XNAS1
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 2.5GbE networking and supports four 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.
Features
- 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.
- High-Capacity Storage: 4-bay 3.5" HDD enclosure supports up to 88TB total capacity (22TB per drive).
- 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.
- Dual Ethernet Connectivity: Equipped with both 1GbE and 2.5GbE ports, offering flexible and high-speed networking options.
- 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.
- Superior Thermal Design: Powered by a 120×120mm PWM-controlled fan with up to 63.7CFM airflow, enabling dynamic cooling and consistent performance.
- Open-Source Ready: Fully compatible with openmediavault (OMV) and other advanced operating systems for customizable NAS solutions.
- Professional-Grade Construction: Stainless steel hard drive cage with vibration-dampening drive mounts, LED status indicators, and desktop placement flexibility.
Technical Specification
| Power supply: |
12Vdc +/-5% 10A |
| Connectivity: |
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| Video: |
Full-size HDMI 2.0 connector |
| Input power: |
DC power jack x1- 5.5x2.1mm |
| 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
- Operation 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.)
- Nework 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
- XNAS1 Hardware Guide:XNAS1 Hardware
- XNAS1 Software Guide:XNAS1 Software
FAQ
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