Minisforum Releases Compact S5 All-Flash NAS
The new storage system offers 40TB of capacity within a quiet, passively cooled design.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Computers
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Minisforum has officially launched its S5 all-flash network-attached storage (NAS) system. The compact device supports up to 40TB of total storage capacity.
Why it matters
The all-flash design allows for a significantly smaller form factor compared to traditional hard drive-based storage systems. Its passive cooling mechanism is engineered to ensure silent operation for home or office environments.
The S5 features an Intel Core 3 304 CPU with a 15TOPS NPU and supports AV1, VP9, and AVC 10-bit encoding and decoding. It measures 176.5mm in height and 60mm in width, incorporating 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM and 128GB of UFS storage.
The players
Minisforum
Minisforum is a hardware manufacturer specializing in the production of compact PCs and small-form-factor computing devices.
Intel
Intel is a multinational technology corporation that designs and manufactures central processing units and platform architectures.
The details
This NAS utilizes five NVMe slots to achieve its storage density, supported by connectivity options including 2.5GbE and 10GbE LAN ports, WiFi 7, and Bluetooth 6. It costs $599 without SSDs installed, prioritizing a minimalist and silent footprint.
Timeline
The Minisforum S5 was introduced at Computex 2026 in June 2026.
The device became available for purchase on October 15, 2026.
The Tech Race
The Minisforum S5 shifts away from the physical footprint required by the traditional 3.5-inch hard drive array NAS. By adopting an all-flash approach, the unit positions itself against bulky legacy hardware as the industry trends toward high-density, silent solid-state storage.
Users can expect a much quieter and more compact home server experience that replaces the noise of traditional spinning mechanical drives. The inclusion of 10GbE connectivity ensures the hardware supports modern high-speed local network requirements for faster file transfers.
The takeaway
This NAS demonstrates that high-capacity storage is increasingly moving toward solid-state-only architectures. Buyers should ensure they have compatible NVMe drives on hand, as the base price does not include storage media.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Notebookcheck.
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