New Mini ITX NAS Board Features Six SATA Connectors and Advanced Networking Capabilities

A new mini ITX NAS board from SZBOX is gaining attention due to its impressive specifications, designed for users seeking custom storage solutions. The 1264L-NAS board comes equipped with six SATA connectors, enabling extensive storage options, and features three LAN ports, including two supporting 2.5 Gb Ethernet connections and one capable of 10 Gigabit speeds.

Powered by a low-energy 6-watt quad-core N150 Twin Lake processor, the board supports up to 16 GB of DDR5-4800 memory, with potential for expansion to 32 GB using compatible SODIMM modules. Priced at approximately $139, the board is available through AliExpress.

The layout of the board includes a single SODIMM slot for RAM, two M.2 M-Key connectors for solid-state drives, and the aforementioned six SATA 3 ports for hard drives or SSDs.

Key connectivity options comprise:

• 1 x 10 Gigabit LAN (AQC113-B1-C)
• 2 x 2.5 Gb Ethernet (i226-V)
• 1 x USB Type-C
• 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A
• 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A
• 1 x HDMI
• 1 x DisplayPort
• 1 x microSD card reader

While the selection of USB ports may seem limited, the design reflects a clear prioritization of networking capabilities suitable for NAS applications. Additionally, it includes connectors for an ATX power supply and various system fans, supporting efficient operation.

Source: Liliputing.