MINISFORUM’s first Mini WorkStation MS-01, is officially available for pre-order on the official store. Tailored for tech-savvy gamers, this high-performance Mini WorkStation boasts the fastest network speed, strongest expansion capabilities, and maximum storage. It offers options with Intel Core i9-13900H and i9-12900H processors, starting at a price of $549 USD.
The MS-01 is powered by the Intel 13th generation’s most robust mobile Core i9 processor, the i9-13900H, featuring 14 cores and 20 threads, a base frequency of 2.6 GHz, and a turbo boost frequency of 5.4 GHz. With the integrated 96EU Intel Iris Xe graphics, running at up to 1.5 GHz, it delivers outstanding flagship performance for tasks ranging from daily graphics processing to video production. In addition to its impressive performance, the MS-01 boasts a plethora of interfaces, enabling network transfer speeds of up to 65 Gbps, making it the fastest Mini PC in terms of network speed of MINISFORUM.
It features two 10G SFP+ ports, each supporting a 10 Gbps transfer rate and link aggregation, ideal for users seeking ultra-fast wired network connections to high-speed LANs, network storage devices, servers, and more. Additionally, it includes two 2.5G RJ45 ports suitable for connecting to high-speed home and office networks, as well as other scenarios requiring rapid network transfers. Two full-speed USB4 interfaces with a transfer speed of up to 40 Gbps are also present, catering to connections with high-resolution displays, external storage devices, external graphics cards (eGPU), and support for Thunderbolt networking bridges with a transfer speed of up to 20 Gbps, ensuring users can enjoy rapid data transfer and a seamless network experience.
Concerning storage, the MS-01 offers three M.2 NVMe SSD slots and one U.2 NVMe hard drive expansion slot (*shared with the 2280 hard drive), providing excellent storage expandability. Users can freely choose a storage solution according to their needs, including affordable enterprise drives, such as a luxurious enterprise-level solid-state drive array with one U.2 NVMe SSD and two 22110 M.2 NVMe SSD, catering to large-scale data processing and high-speed storage requirements.
Notably, compared to consumer-grade SSDs, U.2 enterprise-grade solid-state drives can easily achieve a space of 7.68 TB/15.36 TB or even larger on the same four PCIe channels. This makes them suitable for creative professionals with substantial storage needs, workers requiring accelerated performance for professional software, and practitioners needing scientific management for collecting large amounts of data.
The MS-01 also supports Raid0 and Raid1 functions, allowing users to configure striped or mirrored storage for higher data performance or redundant backup. Whether pursuing speed or data security, the MS-01 can meet the requirements.
Equipped with a standard PCIe x16 slot, the MS-01 can expand its capabilities with network, serial, USB interfaces, additional M.2 solid-state drive slots, and even an extra U.2 enterprise-grade solid-state drive. It supports PCIe 4.0 x8 half-height single-slot expansion cards, allowing for the highest compatibility with NVIDIA RTX A2000 professional graphics cards, achieving a significant performance boost designed to accelerate professional workflows. With two laptop memory slots, supporting a maximum capacity of 64 GB, users can easily expand system memory, enhancing task processing capabilities.
Stable performance output is ensured through robust cooling. The MS-01 features an integrated high-speed, low-noise fan, ensuring the CPU can maintain stable performance release at 60 W/80 W. Additionally, it employs direct contact with memory, optimizing heat dissipation efficiency and effectively addressing the heat generation issue of DDR5 memory. There’s also a separate fan for the hard drive, providing solid support for the stable operation of SSDs.
Furthermore, the version of the MS-01 with the i9 processor includes an additional feature: one of the 2.5G ports supports Intel vPro technology, enabling remote management through Intel AMT (Active Management Technology). This allows for BIOS-level remote KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) control.
The MS-01 can function as a powerful mini desktop, an integrated router with advanced network ports, or even a lightning-fast Thunderbolt storage device, effortlessly handling large-scale data processing and high-speed storage needs. Installing a half-height single-slot graphics card turns it into a super-mini graphics workstation, making it an ideal choice for users looking to create high-performance servers or Mini WorkStation.
