Beelink has expanded its lineup of network attached storage hardware with the introduction of the ME Pro, a low cost NAS server designed for personal and small business data management. According to product documentation released by Beelink, the system is designed with a highly compact footprint and a modular chassis, allowing users to modify internal components to meet changing network requirements.
The processing core of the ME Pro features an Intel Pentium Silver J5005 processor from the Gemini Lake architecture. This 4 core chip operates alongside integrated UHD Graphics 605 and supports a maximum of 16 GB of DDR4 RAM. A standout feature of the device is its physical modularity. The internal layout allows the owner to replace the default motherboard with alternative boards, including processing solutions from AMD, ensuring the hardware does not become obsolete as network demands increase.
Beelink utilized a solid metal unibody chassis to house the components, which reduces the overall physical volume of the server by 50 percent compared to traditional vertical network storage enclosures. This space saving design makes the device suitable for desks or small equipment shelves where space is limited.
Despite the small physical footprint, the internal storage capacity can reach a maximum of 68 TB. The chassis contains 2 bays for standard SATA hard drives or solid state drives, complemented by 2 M.2 NVMe slots. Each NVMe slot can accommodate a solid state drive up to 4 TB in capacity, enabling fast data caching and high speed file transfers across the network.
External connectivity is robust, featuring 2 2.5G LAN ports to support high bandwidth network setups and link aggregation. The rear panel also includes 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A ports, 1 USB 2.0 Type A port, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C port, 1 HDMI port, and a 3.5 mm audio output jack for direct media playback.
The manufacturer is offering the server in multiple hardware configurations to suit different user budgets. The barebone version of the Beelink ME Pro is priced at $147, requiring the buyer to supply their own RAM and storage drives. A preconfigured model equipped with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of built in storage is available for purchase at $221.
