TL;DR
Ugreen has introduced the iDX6011 family of AI-capable NAS enclosures, offering up to 64GB of memory and Intel Core Ultra processors. The boxes ship without storage; buyers must add drives and pay premium prices that approach or exceed many desktop PCs.
What happened
Ugreen unveiled the iDX6011 series, a line of network-attached storage enclosures designed to run local AI features. The base iDX6011 is offered with either 32GB or 64GB of RAM, while the iDX6011 Pro comes with 64GB. Ugreen lists Intel Core Ultra CPUs for compute — the Ultra 5 125H in standard units and the Ultra 7 255H in the Pro model. The enclosures accommodate up to six SATA hard drives plus two NVMe SSDs, and Ugreen states a maximum raw capacity of 196TB when populated. Software features promoted for the platform include a natural-language Universal Search for files, an offline LLM branded Uliya AI Chat for querying and summarizing stored content, and an AI Album that classifies faces, animals, objects, scenes and text. Pricing for the compute-only enclosures starts at roughly $1,699 and rises to $2,599 for the Pro configuration.
Why it matters
- Brings on-device AI for searching and interacting with a personal file store, rather than relying on cloud services.
- Offers larger memory configurations than many consumer desktops, potentially improving local model performance for some workloads.
- Requires substantial upfront expense beyond drives, blurring lines between NAS and desktop-class compute purchases.
- Positions NAS hardware as a privacy-focused alternative for users who want offline access to AI-driven search and summarization.
Key facts
- Models: iDX6011 (32GB or 64GB RAM) and iDX6011 Pro (64GB RAM).
- Processors: Intel Core Ultra 5 125H in standard units; Intel Core Ultra 7 255H in the Pro model.
- Pricing: approximately $1,699 for 32GB, $1,999 for 64GB, and $2,599 for the Pro 64GB unit (enclosure only).
- Drive bays: up to six SATA hard drives plus two NVMe SSD slots.
- Maximum stated raw capacity: up to 196TB with user-supplied drives.
- Software features claimed: Universal Search, Uliya AI Chat (an on-device LLM), and AI Album for image categorization.
- Units are sold as computing enclosures — buyers must provide their own hard drives and SSDs.
What to watch next
- Real-world performance of the on-device AI features (not confirmed in the source).
- Timing and geographic availability of retail sales (not confirmed in the source).
- How software updates, model sizes, and privacy protections are handled over time (not confirmed in the source).
Quick glossary
- NAS (Network-Attached Storage): A dedicated device that provides shared storage over a network, allowing multiple users and devices to access files centrally.
- RAM (Random Access Memory): Volatile memory used by a computer or appliance to hold data and code that are in active use for faster access than storage drives.
- NVMe SSD: A solid-state drive that uses the NVMe protocol for high-speed data transfer over PCIe interfaces, typically faster than SATA SSDs.
- Large Language Model (LLM): A type of AI model trained on large text datasets that can generate and understand human-like text, often used for chat, summarization and search tasks.
Reader FAQ
Do these iDX6011 units include hard drives?
No — the enclosures are sold without storage; users must install up to six SATA drives and up to two NVMe SSDs themselves.
Can the built-in AI operate offline?
According to Ugreen, the Uliya AI Chat LLM can interact with stored files entirely offline.
What processors do the units use?
Ugreen lists Intel Core Ultra 5 125H in the standard models and Intel Core Ultra 7 255H in the Pro variant.
When will these units be available to buy?
not confirmed in the source
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Sources
- Ugreen is now selling an AI NAS with more RAM than my desktop
- UGREEN AI NAS IDX6011 64GB | Pre-order Deposit
- UGREEN Unveils Cool NASync iDX Series
- UGREEN Showcases the New AI-Powered NASync iDX …
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