Ugreen has introduced its latest flagship network-attached storage device, the NASync iDX6011 Pro. Designed to expand the company’s high-end offerings, the new unit follows the release of the NASync DXP4800 Plus and the lower-cost Arm-based DH series. Ugreen is marketing the iDX6011 Pro as an “AI NAS,” incorporating a local large language model (LLM) and related AI features directly into the hardware.
The NASync iDX6011 Pro is a substantial piece of equipment, weighing over 9 kilograms before any drives are installed. It features a current-generation H-series Intel processor, which offers more performance cores and a higher clock speed than previous iterations. Ugreen offers the NAS in two distinct models based on memory capacity, featuring either 32 GB or 64 GB of RAM.
Unlike older Ugreen models that shipped with standard DDR5 memory, the iDX6011 Pro utilizes LPDDR5x memory. While the 64 GB standard unit provides significant memory capacity, the transition to LPDDR5x means the RAM is not user-upgradable. Additionally, due to limitations of the chosen Intel CPU, the system does not support ECC memory.
Storage capabilities on the iDX6011 Pro are vast, catering to high-capacity data needs. The chassis accommodates up to six hard drives, enabling a total hard drive space of up to 192 terabytes. The device also includes support for two additional NVMe SSDs, each capable of holding up to 8 terabytes of data.
The system provides numerous connectivity options, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports and dual 10 Gbps Ethernet ports. Users looking to expand the device’s artificial intelligence capabilities can connect an external graphics card. However, this configuration requires the separate purchase of a graphics card dock and an additional power supply.
To manage the heat generated by the high-performance components, the NAS employs massive heatpipes. During typical operation, the system remains cool and relatively quiet. When the cooling fans are manually set to their maximum speed, however, the noise level increases significantly to resemble a server room environment.
On the software front, the operating system, known as UGOS, has seen continuous updates over the last two years. The underlying architecture appears to have transitioned from Debian 12 to Debian 13, utilizing the 6.12 Linux kernel. Despite these upgrades, the interface retains minor localization errors, such as displaying the German “U/min” instead of “RPM” in the English menus.
The device’s headline AI features currently present some operational challenges. Initial setups may require significant configuration, and some AI functions proved inconsistent in early testing, occasionally necessitating a complete OS reinstall. Features like Thunderbolt networking also experienced performance issues, and the system lacks certain business-oriented software tools found in competitor devices.
The pricing for the NASync iDX6011 Pro varies based on the purchasing phase. Customers who placed a $30 deposit pre-order secured a price of $1,559. On Kickstarter, the “super early bird” tier is priced at $1,819. The final retail MSRP for the unit is set at $2,599.
Ugreen plans to begin shipping units to its Kickstarter backers in May. Availability is restricted to select countries, which includes the United States, Germany, and most—but not all—nations within the European Union.
Source: TechPowerUp