- Xcy X108 can theoretically handle 204TB inside a shoe box size
- Intels N150 processor delivers modest performance with low power pull
- Eight SATA bells allow configurations that scale far beyond 144TB storage
The XCY X108 is an unusually compact network replacement storage system designed to provide very high capacity in a small cabinet.
It supports up to eight 3.5-inch bays, which at 18TB each delivers 144 TB capacity or significantly more with newer 30TB and 36TB drives.
When combined with additional M.2 slots, the total theoretical capacity 204TB reaches, which puts it close to the largest HDD arrays available in devices of this size.
Design and internal specifications
Slightly larger than two stacked shoe boxes, the XCY X108 remains modest in size while offering multiple storage options.
Buyers can choose between versions with four, six or eight bays, depending on capacity requirements.
The system runs on the Intels N150, a 10nm processor with four cores and four threads up to 3.6 GHz.
While not so powerful compared to hardstation hardware, its lower energy coverage may prove to be useful for a device intended for continuous operation.
The integrated Intel UHD graphics with 24 execution units can decode VP9 and H.265 video, including 4K playback at 60 frames per second.
Memory support extends to 32 GB of DDR4 Sodimm, which should be sufficient for NAS, Routing or lightweight server applications.
For faster storage needs, the chassis holds up to three M.2 NVME drive.
The individual castle limited to 1 TB can be used for the operating system, while two others support up to 4 TB each.
With this design, the system can use the best SSD for quick access while dedicating its SATA bells to bulk data storage.
The XCY X108 offers three Ethernet gates: Two rated for 2.5 Gbps and one at 10 Gbps, which suggests ambitions beyond domestic media servers.
Wireless connection includes Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, while viewing outputs have HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4. Peripheral devices are supported via USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-C ports.
In practice, this combination allows the device to be configured as a router, a multimedia hub or a general server.
At the end of the software, its operating system supports Spants Linux, OpenWrt, Ikuai, Lead and even Windows 11.
The XCY X108 is currently available for between € 208 (about $ 242) and € 325 (about $ 378), depending on the model selected.
Whether this small cabinet can reliably handle workloads at the scale implicated by its maximum configuration remains uncertain.
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