From Storage to Agent: MINISFORUM Partners with Intel to Unveil Edge AI Agent NAS, All-Flash S5 and All-Flash S7 Lead the Local AI Computing Wave

On May 8, MINISFORUM and Intel held a joint press conference in Xiamen themed “Core Ignites AI Agents, A New Chapter at the Edge.” At the event, MINISFORUM launched its new AI agent NAS products based on the 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ Ultra and 3rd Gen Intel® Core™ processors: the All-Flash S5 and the 7-bay All-Flash S7, marking another evolution of AI agents in the field of edge computing.

Jiang Ruijing, Chairman of MINISFORUM, stated: “As AI workloads continue to move closer to the source of data generation, storage, and usage, MINISFORUM will also continue to expand beyond the traditional mini PC field to provide integrated agentic edge computing solutions for users worldwide. These two new products reflect MINISFORUM’s vision for a more private and more efficient future of agentic AI—enabling storage, computing, and AI agents to work synergistically at the edge.”

Agent NAS All-Flash S5: Compact, Smart, and Silent

The MINISFORUM All-Flash S5 aims to redefine the possibilities of an AI agent NAS. Equipped with five M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x1 SSD slots, it adopts an all-flash architecture, completely bidding farewell to the noise and high standby power consumption of traditional mechanical hard drive systems. The S5 is designed specifically for users who pursue ultimate quietness and an exquisite NAS appearance.

Compact and Exquisite: The S5 features a compact and smooth body design, fully unleashing the potential of SSD storage. The port configuration includes one 10GbE RJ45, one 2.5GbE RJ45, two USB4 (40Gbps), two USB 3.2 Type-A, one HDMI 2.1, and an AC power input. These configurations make the S5 a mid-to-high-end all-flash NAS with high-end core capabilities.

Smart Companionship: The MinisOpenClaw AI Agent supports one-click installation and provides AI-assisted functions. It features smart multimedia functions such as AI semantic photo search; for example, users simply need to say the voice command “find my photos by the sea” to directly bring up the relevant photos.

Silent and Noiseless: The fanless design is the product core of the S5, bringing a truly silent experience, particularly suitable for noise-sensitive environments like home theaters. Users can place this silent NAS next to the TV or quietly by the bedside, enjoying a completely noise-free environment while watching movies or sleeping, while fully enjoying the convenience brought by local AI computing in work and entertainment scenarios.

Agent NAS All-Flash S7: Innovation from a Workstation to a 7-Bay All-Flash AI Agent NAS

Also unveiled at this press conference was the 7-bay All-Flash S7, built on the MINISFORUM MS-03 workstation platform and born specifically for local AI computing and high-performance storage workloads.

The S7 provides powerful storage expansion and high-speed connectivity capabilities. It can support up to 7 NVMe SSDs, forming an all-flash high-performance storage setup. In terms of networking, it offers highly flexible configurations: dual 10G SFP+ fiber ports, one 10G RJ45 port, one 2.5G RJ45 port, and two USB4 (40Gbps) ports, enabling fast data transmission and low-latency access, covering a wide range of audiences from Homelab enthusiasts to geek players. Furthermore, the S7 also has a built-in LED status display, allowing users to grasp key information such as system status and storage activity at a glance.

For Homelab users, the S7 provides a compact and powerful platform that can be used to run virtual machines and experiment with local AI services at home. For geeks and advanced DIY players, it serves as a flexible testing platform to fully experiment with hardware, high-speed storage, networking, and AI workflows.

Reshaping the Boundaries of Storage and Computing in the AI Era with Edge AI Agents

Today, as large AI models are accelerating toward edge deployment, MINISFORUM has provided its own answer based on core user pain points such as privacy, latency, noise, and power consumption. The release of the All-Flash S5 and All-Flash S7 is not only an iteration of NAS products but also MINISFORUM’s deep interpretation of “edge AI agents,” making the AI agent a perceptible, deployable, and trustworthy local partner.

Through deep collaboration with Intel, MINISFORUM integrates high-performance computing, all-flash storage, and local AI agent capabilities. This not only lowers the threshold for AI applications for individuals and families but also provides developers and geeks with an open and flexible experimental platform. With “quietness” and “intelligence” as its two wings, MINISFORUM is leading the leap of edge storage from a “data warehouse” to a “smart decision node,” opening a new chapter truly belonging to the edge for every user who wishes to control their own data and AI capabilities.

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About MINISFORUM

Founded in 2018, MINISFORUM is a global brand and system integrator of edge computing solutions, focusing on creating edge computing terminal products for the era of private artificial intelligence. The company’s product matrix covers AI agent NAS, AI mini workstations, AI mini PCs, and the AtomMan series of mini gaming PCs, with business covering more than 100 countries globally and serving over 4 million users. Relying on a globalized distribution and after-sales support network, MINISFORUM has always adhered to the philosophy: keep technological progress in sync with life, promote computing equity, and popularize computing power to households and enterprises.