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Minisforum Launches AI Agent NAS N5 and AI Mini Workstation MS-S1 with AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495
Key points
- Minisforum launched AI Agent NAS N5 Max-P495 and AI Mini Workstation MS-S1 Max-P495.
- Both devices use AMD Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor with 131 TOPS AI performance.
- N5 Max-P495 offers 200TB local storage for AI agents like OpenClaw.
- MS-S1 Max-P495 is optimized for AI compute and supports up to 192GB unified memory.
New AI-Focused Hardware Releases
Minisforum unveiled two new products at IFA 2026: the AI Agent NAS N5 Max-P495 and the AI Mini Workstation MS-S1 Max-P495. These devices represent upgrades to existing product lines, integrating advanced AI capabilities for local processing.
Both new models are equipped with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor, which includes an integrated Radeon 8065S GPU. This configuration delivers up to 131 TOPS of AI performance and supports up to 192GB of unified memory, with 160GB allocable as graphics memory.
AI Agent NAS N5 Max-P495 for Local Storage and AI
The AI Agent NAS N5 Max-P495 is designed to function as a centralized backend for data, models, knowledge, and long-running AI workloads. It can accommodate up to 200TB of local storage.
This NAS allows users to run AI agents, such as OpenClaw or Hermes Agent, directly on their storage solution. This approach aims to enhance data privacy by keeping information local and reduce latency for AI operations, potentially lowering AI inference costs.
AI Mini Workstation MS-S1 Max-P495 for Professional Workflows
The MS-S1 Max-P495 is an updated version of Minisforum's MS-S1 mini-PC, now featuring the Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495. It is optimized for AI compute, with its processor providing 55 TOPS from a dedicated NPU, contributing to the total 131 TOPS AI performance.
This workstation supports various AI models from labs like Gemma, OpenAI, and Qwen. It is also scalable, allowing four units to be deployed in a 2U rack, and can be configured with up to 192GB of unified memory for demanding tasks like 3D rendering and video editing.
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Minisforum introduced the AI Agent NAS N5 Max-P495 and the AI Mini Workstation MS-S1 Max-P495, both featuring AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ Pro 495 processor. These devices are designed for local AI model execution and data storage, offering privacy and reduced latency for AI workloads.