- Challenger brand Ugreen says its latest flagship NAS has an integrated LLM
- It is powered by an Intel Core Ultra 5 and supports up to eight drives
- I like that it has two GbE LAN and even an OCuLink port
An 8-drive NAS with an integrated large language model (LLM)? Count me in.
CES 2025 saw a number of exciting hardware announcements throughout the week, but the new UGREEN NASync iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro models were certainly among the best and brightest.
By leveraging generative AI, users are able to interact with the NAS devices in natural language, enabling them to ask questions regarding database insights or even document summarization and task automation.
Under the hood of the NASync iDX6011 series
While we’re no stranger to generative AI capabilities and natural language prompts at this point, this represents a step change in how users interact with network-attached storage devices.
The productivity benefits here alone are impressive. By integrating AI capabilities, Ugreen has the potential to drastically reduce the burden of manual tasks and streamline daily workflows by eliminating the need for users to search for critical information or datasets.
Ugreen is keen to emphasize that this new series marks the launch of the world’s “first AI NAS” with integrated LLMs – here’s how they stack up.
The NASync iDX6011 series utilizes Intel Core Ultra 5 processors, which boast a 14-core, 18-thread chip capable of reaching speeds of up to 4.5GHz – making it a powerful set from start and capable of handling intensive AI workloads.
It is worth noting that the NASync iDX6011 is equipped with Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 125H. However, the 6011 Pro has the “latest” Intel Core Ultra processor, according to Ugreen.
Storage capacity is of course another central focus here in the iDX series.
Analysis from Nascompares ahead of CES noted that the devices excel in this regard, boasting a total storage capacity of up to 160TB, supported by six SATA bays and two M.2 NVMe slots.
This makes it perfect for users struggling with bulky datasets or media libraries.
Elsewhere, the NAS units also feature two 10GB3 network ports, which help boost performance and can provide data transfer speeds of up to 2,500MB/s.
A major appeal for users here will be the fact that these provide redundancy features to ensure data access and transfer processes are not interrupted in the event of a connection failure.
The IDX series also leverages Ugreen’s own personal cloud operating system, UGOS Pro, which provides users with a secure, user-friendly interface.
The NASync iDX6011 Pro kicks things up a notch
For users looking for something a little more powerful, the iDX6011 Pro is the preferred option in this case.
This comes complete with an OCuLink port that provides users with high-speed connectivity and data transfer capabilities.
Integration of the Thunderbolt counterpart means users can connect directly between the NAS and external storage devices with reduced latency and higher performance.
Altogether, this gives users a bandwidth capacity of up to 64 Gbps. This also offers a wider range of compatible accessories compared to the basic iDX6011, such as external SSDs or potential accelerators.
