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NIMO Strix Halo 5-Bay NAS Mini PC and Homelab Server

An AMD Strix Halo NAS that pairs five 3.5-inch drive bays and dual PCIe 4.0 NVMe slots with up to 128GB of 8533MHz LPDDR5X memory

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Overview

The NIMO 5-Bay NAS Mini PC stakes out an unusual middle ground between a home network storage box and a compact server. At its center sits an AMD Strix Halo processor on the FP11 package, rated for up to 65W of sustained TDP with integrated graphics. That is meaningful headroom for a device this size, and the source material points it squarely at demanding Linux workloads: KVM virtual machines, Docker container clusters, in-memory databases, and real-time 4K or 8K media transcoding. Buyers shopping for a homelab hub or a small-office storage server are the clear audience.

Storage is the headline. Five 3.5-inch SATA bays handle bulk capacity, while two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots, rated up to 4TB each, enable a tiered setup with NVMe caching in front of HDD cold storage. Memory is equally ambitious: onboard four-channel LPDDR5X at 8533MHz, configurable to 128GB. Expansion runs through a PCIe 5.0 x8 slot ready for 10GbE or 25GbE cards, backed by dual USB4 ports, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, and a full rear I/O panel. The cube chassis measures 222.5 by 222.5 by 224mm in a plastic-and-metal composite, and a 200W adapter feeds the five drives during spin-up and around-the-clock operation.

Key Features

AMD Strix Halo Architecture (Up to 65W TDP): Powered by the AMD FP11 package (Strix Halo) processor with up to 65W TDP sustained performance and integrated graphics. Perfect for running demanding Linux server workloads, KVM virtual machines, Docker container clusters, or handling real-time media transcoding.

Massive Hybrid Storage (5x 3.5" HDDs + Dual M.2 NVMe SSDs): Features 5x 3.5-inch SATA HDD drive bays paired with 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD slots (up to 4TB per SSD). Build an optimized hybrid storage tier with NVMe read/write caching and HDD cold storage for 4K/8K media editing and system backups.

Up to 128GB High-Speed LPDDR5X Memory: Equipped with onboard four-channel LPDDR5X memory operating at 8533MHz, expandable up to 128GB. Provides massive memory bandwidth for heavy multitasking, in-memory databases (Redis/PostgreSQL), and running multiple concurrent services in Linux without performance bottlenecks.

PCIe 5.0 x8 Expansion Slot: Includes 1x PCIe 5.0 x8 expansion slot (x8 signal) for hardware upgrades. Allows seamless addition of 10GbE/25GbE network interface cards or dedicated expansion cards to fit custom homelab or enterprise networking needs.

Dual USB4 Ports & Comprehensive Rear I/O: Features 2x USB4 ports, 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, 2x USB 2.0 ports, and 1x RJ45 network port on the rear panel. Offers versatile connectivity for external DAS expansion enclosures, high-speed external drives, and peripheral devices.

Dual 4K Video Output (HDMI 2.1 + DisplayPort 1.4): Built-in rear HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) and DisplayPort 1.4 output ports. Ideal for direct video playback as an HTPC or for connecting dual monitors for local Linux GUI administration and monitoring.

Accessible Front I/O & Dual Audio Options: Offers 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Type-A, 1x USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm combo jack on the front, plus separate rear headphone and MIC-in ports. Enables quick front-panel flash drive access alongside flexible audio routing options.

Native Open-Source Linux OS Support: Pre-configured to support Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu Server, Debian, TrueNAS, Unraid). Gives IT professionals, developers, and homelab enthusiasts a clean, stable environment for SSH remote management, automated Shell scripting, and open-source cloud hosting.

Compact Cube Design with Durable Build: Measures 222.5mm (W) x 222.5mm (D) x 224mm (H) and is crafted from a durable plastic and metal composite chassis. Delivers a sturdy, space-saving footprint that fits neatly on a desk, shelf, or server cabinet.

200W Power Supply & Enterprise Reliability: Powered by a 200W AC adapter (100–240V input), certified with CE/FCC/RoHS/CCC, and featuring ±4KV contact / ±8KV air ESD protection. Ensures stable power delivery for 5 mechanical drives during spin-up and intensive 24/7 continuous operation.

Specifications

Processor
AMD Strix Halo (FP11 package)
TDP
Up to 65W sustained
Memory
Up to 128GB four-channel LPDDR5X at 8533MHz (onboard)
Drive Bays
5x 3.5-inch SATA HDD
M.2 Slots
2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe, up to 4TB each
Expansion Slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x8
USB4
2x USB4
Rear USB
2x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0
Front I/O
1x USB 3.2 Gen2x1 Type-A, 1x USB Type-C, 3.5mm combo jack
Video Output
HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) and DisplayPort 1.4, dual 4K
Network
1x RJ45
OS Support
Ubuntu Server, Debian, TrueNAS, Unraid
Power Supply
200W AC adapter, 100–240V input
Dimensions
222.5 x 222.5 x 224 mm
Certifications
CE / FCC / RoHS / CCC

Frequently Asked Questions

It combines five 3.5-inch SATA HDD bays with two M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe slots rated up to 4TB per SSD, letting you pair NVMe caching with high-capacity HDD cold storage.
Yes. The PCIe 5.0 x8 expansion slot is designed for add-in cards such as 10GbE or 25GbE network interface cards, so you can go beyond the single onboard RJ45 port.
It uses onboard four-channel LPDDR5X at 8533MHz, configurable up to 128GB. Because the memory is onboard rather than in DIMM slots, you should choose your capacity at purchase.
It is pre-configured to support Linux distributions including Ubuntu Server, Debian, TrueNAS, and Unraid, aimed at SSH management, shell scripting, and open-source cloud hosting.
Yes. Rear HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs support dual 4K video, suitable for HTPC playback or connecting two displays for local Linux GUI administration.
NIMO rates the 200W adapter with 100–240V input to handle spin-up current for all five mechanical drives and sustained 24/7 operation, with ESD protection built in.