XNAS1

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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:
  • USB-C (OS image loading for CM5 eMMC version)
  • 1Gigabit 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 PCIex1 slot
  • 4 x 22pin SATA connector
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

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

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