cnx-software.com [Unofficial]May 31

ODROID-H5 Review – Part 2: A dual 10GbE mini PC tested with Ubuntu 26.04

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ODROID-H5 Review – Part 2: A dual 10GbE mini PC tested with Ubuntu 26.04

I received a kit for review last week with an ODROID-H5 SBC, a Type1 case, an M.2 10GbE module, and other accessories. In the first part of the review, I went through an unboxing, assembled the kit, and tested whether it could boot an M.2 NVMe SSD with Ubuntu 24.04 and Windows 11. I've now updated the system to Ubuntu 26.04, run a few benchmarks, tested the two 10GbE RJ45 ports, as well as other features. I'll report my experience about all that today. Upgrading from Ubuntu 24.04 to Ubuntu 26.04 The 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD I use in the ODROID-H5 comes from a laptop, which I upgraded with a 2TB SSD. That means the operating systems were not upgraded for a few months. While Ubuntu 24.04 could boot, it would not show the two 10GbE interfaces. That's because the required drivers were not available in the version of Ubuntu

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ServeTheHomeMay 26
We review the ZimaCube 2 Pro NAS and see how this box combines an unexpected processor with 10GbE and many 3.5" and M.2 SSD drive bays#AlderLake #IceWhale #Intel #nas #ZimaCube
ZimaCube 2 Pro Review An Unexpected 10GbE NAS with Thunderbolt and PCIe Slots
ZimaCube 2 Pro Review An Unexpected 10GbE NAS with Thunderbolt and PCIe Slots

We review the ZimaCube 2 Pro NAS and see how this box combines an unexpected processor with 10GbE and many 3.5" and M.2 SSD drive bays

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Brad LinderMay 25

AOOSTAR launches a cheaper WTR MAX 11-disk NAS with an Intel Alder Lake-U processor

The AOOSTAR WTR Max is a feature-packed network-attached storage device with support for up to six hard drives and five SSDs, support for up to plenty of RAM, and plenty of ports including OCuLink, USB4, two 10 Gigabit LAN ports and two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet.

When AOOSTAR first launched the WTR Max last year, it sold for $699 and featured an AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS Hawk Point processor. Now the […]

#alderLake #aoostar #aoostarWtrMax #nas Read more: https://liliputing.com/aoostar-launches-a-cheaper-wtr-max-11-disk-nas-with-an-intel-alder-lake-u-processor/
cnx-software.com [Unofficial]May 20

ODROID-H5 – A $250 Intel Core i3-N300 SBC with 10GbE networking, four M.2 PCIe slots

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ODROID-H5 – A $250 Intel Core i3-N300 SBC with 10GbE networking, four M.2 PCIe slots

Hardkernel ODROID-H5 is an affordable Intel Core i3-N300 octa-core Alder Lake-N SBC providing a 10GbE RJ45 networking jack, and four M.2 PCIe slots for storage, wired/wireless networking, or AI accelerator expansion. It relies on the same SoC as in the earlier ODROID-H4 Ultra SBC, but trades a single PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 slot and four SATA ports for four M.2 slots, and upgrades from dual 2.5GbE  to single 10GbE. It still features four USB ports, but only one USB 3.0 port, and three USB 2.0 ports. ODROID-H5 specifications: SoC-  Intel Core i3-N300 CPU - Octa-core "Alder Lake-N" processor @ up to 3.8 GHz (Turbo single-core) or 2.3 GHz (Turbo multi-core) with 6MB cache GPU - 32EU Intel UHD Graphics @ 1.25 GHz TDP: 7W System Memory – Up to 64GB DDR5 4800 MHz SO-DIMM memory Storage Up to 4x 2280 NVMe SSDs via M.2 slots (See Expansion section) eMMC flash

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cnx-software.com [Unofficial]May 14

DEEPX DX-AIPlayer N97 mini PC combines Intel N97 SoC and 25 TOPS DX-M1 AI accelerator

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DEEPX DX-AIPlayer N97 mini PC combines Intel N97 SoC and 25 TOPS DX-M1 AI accelerator

DEEPX has just launched the DX-AIPlayer, an ultra-compact edge AI mini PC with an Intel Processor "Alder Lake-N" N97 SoC and the company's DX-M1 M.2 AI accelerator module. The system is designed for real-time vision AI applications in robotics, smart cities, and factory automation. We’ve seen plenty of Alder Lake-N mini PCs like the Jetway B420UADN1, the Avalue EPC-ASL, the AAEON UP 710S, and various others, but the DX-AIPlayer N97 is different as it integrates the DX-M1 module via an M.2 2280 M-Key (PCIe Gen 3 x4) slot. The NPU delivers up to 25 TOPS of INT8 AI performance while consuming only 1 to 5 Watts of power, and features 4GB of dedicated LPDDR5 memory to handle larger workloads and multi-model execution without bottlenecking the host system's RAM. DEEPX DX-AIPlayer N97 specifications: SoC - Intel Processor N97 quad-core processor up to 3.6 GHz with 6MB cache, 24 EU Intel UHD graphics

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cnx-software.com [Unofficial]Apr 28

What a difference two years make? Comparing SBC prices in 2024 and 2026

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cnx-software.com [Unofficial]Apr 12

UmbrelOS – A Debian-based personal home cloud OS with a slick user interface

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UmbrelOS – A Debian-based personal home cloud OS with a slick user interface

UmbrelOS is a Debian-based home cloud OS with a neat web-based interface that works on devices like Raspberry Pi SBCs, mini PCs, old computers, and more. Having been first released in 2020, the OS is not exactly new, but I only discovered it today after noticing it was one of the supported operating systems for the Pironman 5 Pro Max enclosure for the Raspberry Pi 5. It initially launched as a tool for running a Bitcoin full node on a Raspberry Pi easily, but eventually turned into a home cloud OS that competes against other open-source solutions such as OpenMediaVault or CasaOS/ZimaOS. UmbrelOS highlights: Intuitive web dashboard at umbrel.local or your device's IP. Umbrel App Store — Over 300 apps, including Nextcloud or Immich for media and document storage, Jellyfin for media streaming, Home Assistant automation framework, Vaultwarden password manager, Bitcoin and Lightning nodes, AdGuard Home adblocker, and AI-related tools

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cnx-software.com [Unofficial]Apr 6

AAEON Intelli TWL01 Edge fanless mini PC features up to Core 3 N355 Twin Lake CPU for kiosks and digital signage applications

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AAEON Intelli TWL01 Edge fanless mini PC features up to Core 3 N355 Twin Lake CPU for kiosks and digital signage applications

AAEON Intelli TWL01 Edge is an industrial mini PC with dual 4K display support powered by an Alder Lake-N/Twin Lake processor up to the Intel Core 3 N355 CPU and designed for kiosks, video conferencing suites, video walls, and interactive billboards. The fanless computer ships with up to 16GB of RAM and 64GB of eMMC flash, offers M.2 sockets for NVMe storage and WiFi/Bluetooth connectivity, and features two Gigabit Ethernet ports, four USB 3.2 ports, an RS-232/422/485 COM port, and more. The company also provides DIN rail, wall, and VESA mounting options for the mini PC. AAEON Intelli TWL01 Edge specifications: Alder Lake-N/Twin Lake SoC (one or the other) Intel Processor N97 quad-core processor @ up to 3.6 GHz (Turbo) with 6 MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD Graphics @ 1.2 GHz; TDP: 12W Intel Processor N150 quad-core processor @ up to 3.6 GHz (Turbo) with 6MB cache, 24EU Intel UHD

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Brad LinderMar 17

ZimaCube 2 is a 6-bay NAS with Intel Alder Lake and enhanced cooling (for $799 and up)

The ZimaCube II is a network-attached storage device with an almost cube-shaped design, support for up to six hard drives and four SSDs (or five if you count the one the operating system is installed on), and a 12th-gen Intel Core processor.

If the ZimaCube 2 looks familiar, that’s because it’s almost identical to the original ZimaCube that launched a little over two years ago. But the base […]

#alderLake #icewhale #miniPc #nas #zimaboard #zimacube #zimacube2 Read more: https://liliputing.com/zimacube-2-is-a-6-bay-nas-with-intel-alder-lake-and-enhanced-cooling-for-799-and-up/
cnx-software.com [Unofficial]Feb 10

Beelink ME Pro 2-bay Intel N95/N150 NAS and mini PC supports 5GbE networking, up to 3x M.2 MVMe SSDs

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Beelink ME Pro 2-bay Intel N95/N150 NAS and mini PC supports 5GbE networking, up to 3x M.2 MVMe SSDs

Beelink ME Pro is a compact 2-bay hybrid NAS and Windows 11 mini PC built around Intel N95 (Alder Lake-N) or N150 (Twin Lake) SoC, and equipped with two 3.5-/2.5-inch SATA bays and three M.2 2280 NVMe slots for storage. It also features a "DIY drawer" design that lets users swap the motherboard for upgrades. The system also features up to 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory, 5 GbE and 2.5 GbE networking, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and various I/Os, including USB-C (10 Gbps), USB-A, HDMI 2.0, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. An internal blower-based cooling system, an aluminum chassis with thermal pads, and anti-vibration drive mounts help with improved thermals and noise control. Target applications include home NAS, media server, Proxmox/TrueNAS host, small office file server, lightweight virtualization, backup appliance, and compact desktop PC. Beelink ME Pro specifications: SoC(one or the other) Intel Processor N95 quad-core "Alder Lake-N" processor

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