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==Important Notes==
==⚠️Important Notes==
* <span style="color:red">The XNAS1 requires a 12V 10A power supply. Using other voltages may cause damage.<span>
* <span style="color:red">The XNAS1 requires a 12V 10A power supply. Using other voltages may cause damage.<span>


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==Overview==
==Overview==
The '''XNAS1''' is an industrial-style NAS enclosure built on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5. It offers 2.5GbE networking and supports four 3.5" SATA drives for high-capacity, high-speed storage.
The '''XNAS1''' is an industrial-style NAS enclosure built on the '''Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5'''. It offers dual Ethernet '''(1GbE + 2.5GbE)''' and supports '''4-bay 3.5" SATA''' drives for high-capacity, high-speed storage.


As a compact and flexible solution, it is fully compatible with openmediavault (OMV), enabling you to create a private cloud, share files across devices, store surveillance footage, and more - all in one reliable system.
As a compact and flexible solution, it is fully compatible with openmediavault '''(OMV)''', enabling you to create a private cloud, share files across devices, store surveillance footage, and more - all in one reliable system.
==Features==


* '''Low Cost Professional Grade Network Attached Storage: '''Optimized to organize, store, share, and back up your important and everyday files.
It is a low cost professional grade network attached storage: Optimized to organize, store, share, and back up your important and everyday files.


* '''Next-Generation Platform: '''Built on the powerful Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, delivering enhanced performance and efficiency.
==Features==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| '''High-Speed Networking''' ||


* '''High-Capacity Storage: '''4-bay 3.5" HDD enclosure supports up to 88TB total capacity (22TB per drive).
* '''Dual Ethernet Ports:'''
:1 x '''1Gb''' Ethernet port
:1 x '''2.5Gb''' Ethernet port


* '''Advanced SATA Interface: '''Integrated PCIe Gen3x1 to 4× SATA 6Gb/s Bridge with RAID support via software, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer with data redundancy options.
|-
| '''Massive Storage''' ||
* '''4-Bay SATA Support:'''
:4-bay '''3.5" HDD''' enclosure supports up to 88TB total capacity (22TB per drive).
* '''PCIe Gen3 Interface:'''
:Integrated '''PCIe Gen3x1 to 4× SATA 6Gb/s Bridge''' with RAID support via software, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer with data redundancy options.


* '''Dual Ethernet Connectivity: '''Equipped with both 1GbE and 2.5GbE ports, offering flexible and high-speed networking options.
|-
| '''Quiet & Cool Design''' ||
* '''Quiet Cooling System:'''
:Powered by a 120×120mm PWM-controlled fan with up to 63.7CFM airflow, enabling dynamic cooling and consistent performance.
* '''Professional-Grade Construction:'''
:Stainless steel hard drive cage with vibration-dampening drive mounts, LED status indicators, and desktop placement flexibility.
|-
| '''Compute & System''' ||


* '''Flexible Boot Options: '''Includes a MicroSD card slot for use with CM5 Lite variants, and a USB-C port for direct OS imaging to the CM5 eMMC.
* '''Next-Generation Platform: '''
 
:Built on the powerful Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, delivering enhanced performance and efficiency.
* '''Superior Thermal Design:''' Powered by a 120×120mm PWM-controlled fan with up to 63.7CFM airflow, enabling dynamic cooling and consistent performance.
* '''Two Boot Options:'''
 
#MicroSD card slot for use with CM5 Lite variants
* '''Open-Source Ready: '''Fully compatible with openmediavault (OMV) and other advanced operating systems for customizable NAS solutions.
#USB-C port for direct OS imaging to the CM5 eMMC
* '''Open Source Support: '''
:Fully compatible with popular open-source NAS operating systems openmediavault (OMV).
|}


* '''Professional-Grade Construction: '''Stainless steel hard drive cage with vibration-dampening drive mounts, LED status indicators, and desktop placement flexibility.
==Technical Specification==
==Technical Specification==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|-
|-
| '''Power supply:''' ||
| '''Power supply:''' ||
12Vdc +/-5% 10A
12Vdc ±5% 10A
|-
|-
| '''Connectivity:''' ||  
| '''Connectivity:''' ||  
* USB-C (OS image loading for CM5 eMMC version)
* USB-C (OS image loading for CM5 eMMC version)
* 1Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet
 
* 1 Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet
 
* 2.5 Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet
* 2.5 Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet
* USB2.0 Type-A
* USB2.0 Type-A
* USB3.0 Type-A
* USB3.0 Type-A
* microSD card socket for Compute Module 5 Lite modules
* microSD card socket for Compute Module 5 Lite modules
* PH2.0 4-pin PWM fan connector
* PH2.0 4-pin PWM fan connector
* 6-pin GPIO header
* 6-pin GPIO header
* RTC CR2032 battery socket
* RTC CR2032 battery socket
* 36pin PCIex1 slot
 
* 36pin PCIe x 1 slot
 
* 4 x 22pin SATA connector
* 4 x 22pin SATA connector
|-
|-
| '''Video:''' ||
| '''Video:''' ||
Full-size HDMI 2.0 connector
Full-size HDMI 2.0 connector
|-
|-
| '''Input power:''' ||
| '''Input power:''' ||
DC power jack x1- 5.5x2.1mm
DC 5521 power jack
|-
|-
| '''Form factor:''' ||  
| '''Form factor:''' ||  
85mm x 87mm
85mm x 87mm
|}
|}
==Test Reviews==
==Test Reviews==
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* Board details: XNAS1 CM5 IO board + XNAS1-4SATA SATA interface board
* Board details: XNAS1 CM5 IO board + XNAS1-4SATA SATA interface board


* Operation system: Raspberry Pi OS with desktop (Debian13 (trixie), 64bit, Release date: 4 Dec 2025)  openmediavault 8.0
* Operating system: Raspberry Pi OS with desktop (Debian13 (trixie), 64bit, Release date: 4 Dec 2025)  openmediavault 8.0


* Storage details: SAMSUNG 750 EVO 120G (To test the maximum read/write speed.)  
* Storage details: SAMSUNG 750 EVO 120G (To test the maximum read/write speed.)  


* Nework details: Xiaomi WiFi7 router BE6500 2.5G Ethernet port
* Network details: Xiaomi WiFi7 router BE6500 2.5G Ethernet port
'''Performance Comparison: 1G Ethernet vs. 2.5G Ethernet'''
'''Performance Comparison: 1G Ethernet vs. 2.5G Ethernet'''
[[File:XNAS1-network-speed.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]
[[File:XNAS1-OMV-writespeed.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]
[[File:XNAS1-OMV-readspeed.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]
'''Testing 2.5Gbps Ethernet on the Raspberry Pi CM5'''
* Use iPerf Tool to Test Network Speed/Bandwidth, Getting max 2.36Gbps
[[File:x1501v1.0-2.5GbE.png|none|thumb|785x785px]]
* Performance test for write speeds on an OpenMediaVault (OMV) shared folder
[[File:XNAS1-2.5GbE-SSD1-w.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]
* Performance test for read speeds on an OpenMediaVault (OMV) shared folder
[[File:XNAS1-2.5GbE-SSD1-r.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]
'''Testing 1Gbps Ethernet on the Raspberry Pi CM5'''
* Use iPerf Tool to Test Network Speed/Bandwidth, Getting max 961Mbps
[[File:XNAS1-x1501v1.0-1GbE.png|none|thumb|821x821px]]
* Performance test for write speeds on an OpenMediaVault (OMV) shared folder
[[File:XNAS1-1GbE-SSD1-w.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]
* Performance test for read speeds on an OpenMediaVault (OMV) shared folder
[[File:XNAS1-1GbE-SSD1-r.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]
'''Testing disk drive read speed with hdparm'''
[[File:XNAS1-hdparm.png|none|thumb|600x600px]]


==Packing List==
==Packing List==

Latest revision as of 16:56, 2 June 2026

⚠️Important Notes

  • The XNAS1 requires a 12V 10A power supply. Using other voltages may cause damage.
  • The XNAS1 is designed for data storage purposes and does not currently support booting from HDD/SSD with the existing firmware.

Overview

The XNAS1 is an industrial-style NAS enclosure built on the Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5. It offers dual Ethernet (1GbE + 2.5GbE) and supports 4-bay 3.5" SATA drives for high-capacity, high-speed storage.

As a compact and flexible solution, it is fully compatible with openmediavault (OMV), enabling you to create a private cloud, share files across devices, store surveillance footage, and more - all in one reliable system.

It is a low cost professional grade network attached storage: Optimized to organize, store, share, and back up your important and everyday files.

Features

High-Speed Networking
  • Dual Ethernet Ports:
1 x 1Gb Ethernet port
1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet port
Massive Storage
  • 4-Bay SATA Support:
4-bay 3.5" HDD enclosure supports up to 88TB total capacity (22TB per drive).
  • PCIe Gen3 Interface:
Integrated PCIe Gen3x1 to 4× SATA 6Gb/s Bridge with RAID support via software, ensuring fast and reliable data transfer with data redundancy options.
Quiet & Cool Design
  • Quiet Cooling System:
Powered by a 120×120mm PWM-controlled fan with up to 63.7CFM airflow, enabling dynamic cooling and consistent performance.
  • Professional-Grade Construction:
Stainless steel hard drive cage with vibration-dampening drive mounts, LED status indicators, and desktop placement flexibility.
Compute & System
  • Next-Generation Platform:
Built on the powerful Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5, delivering enhanced performance and efficiency.
  • Two Boot Options:
  1. MicroSD card slot for use with CM5 Lite variants
  2. USB-C port for direct OS imaging to the CM5 eMMC
  • Open Source Support:
Fully compatible with popular open-source NAS operating systems openmediavault (OMV).

Technical Specification

Power supply:

12Vdc ±5% 10A

Connectivity:
  • USB-C (OS image loading for CM5 eMMC version)
  • 1 Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet
  • 2.5 Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet
  • USB2.0 Type-A
  • USB3.0 Type-A
  • microSD card socket for Compute Module 5 Lite modules
  • PH2.0 4-pin PWM fan connector
  • 6-pin GPIO header
  • RTC CR2032 battery socket
  • 36pin PCIe x 1 slot
  • 4 x 22pin SATA connector
Video:

Full-size HDMI 2.0 connector

Input power:

DC 5521 power jack

Form factor:

85mm x 87mm

Test Reviews

Test Conditions

  • System board details: Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Lite 2GB RAM
  • Board details: XNAS1 CM5 IO board + XNAS1-4SATA SATA interface board
  • Operating system: Raspberry Pi OS with desktop (Debian13 (trixie), 64bit, Release date: 4 Dec 2025) openmediavault 8.0
  • Storage details: SAMSUNG 750 EVO 120G (To test the maximum read/write speed.)
  • Network details: Xiaomi WiFi7 router BE6500 2.5G Ethernet port

Performance Comparison: 1G Ethernet vs. 2.5G Ethernet

Testing 2.5Gbps Ethernet on the Raspberry Pi CM5

  • Use iPerf Tool to Test Network Speed/Bandwidth, Getting max 2.36Gbps
  • Performance test for write speeds on an OpenMediaVault (OMV) shared folder
  • Performance test for read speeds on an OpenMediaVault (OMV) shared folder

Testing 1Gbps Ethernet on the Raspberry Pi CM5

  • Use iPerf Tool to Test Network Speed/Bandwidth, Getting max 961Mbps
  • Performance test for write speeds on an OpenMediaVault (OMV) shared folder
  • Performance test for read speeds on an OpenMediaVault (OMV) shared folder

Testing disk drive read speed with hdparm

Packing List

  • XNAS1 carrier board x1
  • XNAS1-4SATA HDD interface board x1
  • Stainless Steel Hard Drive Cage x1
  • HDD mounting plastic guide rail x10
  • XNAS1 mounting bracket x1
  • Screw M2.5x5mm x8
  • PCIe FFC cable 30mm x2

User Manual

FAQ

Q1: Question 1

A: Place the answer here.