A WiFi storage hub is a compact computer that stores files and shares them over a wireless network. A network attached storage (NAS) setup gives several devices on the same network access to one set of drives. Thinvent builds compact systems that can serve as the computing core for this kind of storage. Each Thinvent system in this range includes dual band WiFi, so it can connect to a wireless network without a cable.
Key Specifications
The Thinvent range covers several processor families. Intel Core i7-1255U and i5-1240P systems include 10 and 12 cores, with boost clocks up to 4.7 GHz and 4.4 GHz. The Intel Core 5 120U system includes 10 cores and a boost clock up to 5.0 GHz. The AMD Ryzen 5 7430U systems include 6 cores and a boost clock up to 4.3 GHz. The ARM Cortex A53 and A55 thin clients and mini PCs include 4 cores and run at up to 2.0 GHz and 1.9 GHz.
Memory options range from 2 GB to 64 GB. Storage options include 16 GB and 32 GB eMMC on ARM models, and 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB SSDs on Intel and AMD models. Industrial PC IPC5 models include dual LAN ports for separate network connections.
Choosing a Configuration
For a home or small office NAS, an Intel or AMD mini PC with 16 GB of RAM and a 512 GB SSD suits file sharing and media streaming. For heavier workloads, such as running several services at once, the IPC5 with 32 GB or 64 GB of RAM and dual LAN is the better fit. For light file access on a fixed budget of power, an ARM-based Micro model with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of eMMC storage can serve as a basic access point.
| Model family | Processor | Cores | Max clock | Max RAM | Storage | LAN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial PC IPC5 | Intel Core i7-1255U / i5-1240P | 10 / 12 | 4.7 / 4.4 GHz | 64 GB | Up to 1 TB SSD | Dual LAN (select models) |
| Aero Mini PC | Intel Core 5 120U | 10 | 5.0 GHz | 16 GB | 512 GB SSD | WiFi |
| Treo Mini PC | AMD Ryzen 5 7430U | 6 | 4.3 GHz | 16 GB | Up to 512 GB SSD | WiFi |
| Micro 6 Pro Mini PC | ARM Cortex A55 | 4 | 1.9 GHz | 4 GB | 32 GB eMMC | Dual antenna WiFi |
| Micro 5R Thin Client | ARM Cortex A53 | 4 | 2.0 GHz | 2 GB | 16 GB eMMC | WiFi 6 |
Thinvent Products for WiFi Storage
Thinvent has Industrial PC IPC5 systems with Intel Core processors, Aero and Treo Mini PCs with Intel and AMD processors, and Micro ARM-based mini PCs and thin clients. Each range includes dual band or WiFi 6 wireless, so the systems can serve as compact NAS or storage hub hardware for a wireless network.
