Ugreen launches AI NAS with up to 64GB RAM and on-device intelligence for private cloud storage

Ugreen is now selling an AI NAS with more RAM than my desktop

A decade ago, Google Photos changed photo storage for me forever -- because I could search for those photos just by typing a few words. But that meant trusting Google cloud servers with my precious memories. Now, a new breed of network-attached storage (NAS) boxes promises to do the same and more with local AI, as long as you can afford to pay desktop PC prices for that storage box. How much money are we talking? Try $1,699 for Ugreen's new iDX6011 with 32GB of memory, $1,999 for a version with 64GB, or $2,599 for the iDX6011 Pro with 64GB. That's just for the computing enclosure part -- you'll need to supply your own hard drives, with each holding up to six SATA hard drives and two NVMe SSDs for a maximum of 196TB of storage. But if you do pay those prices and kit them out, Ugreen claims their Intel Core Ultra processors (the Ultra 5 125H, or an Ultra 7 255H in the Pro) can unlock these features: Universal Search: Search files the way you think, not the way computers require. Users can describe concepts, scenes, ideas, or partial memories, and the system instantly retrieves relevant documents, photos, videos, and app content. Uliya AI Chat: A built-in large language model enables users to ask natural questions about stored files, summarize documents, generate notes, interact with a private knowledge base entirely offline. AI Album: Can identify Faces, Animals, Objects, Scenes and Text then automatically categorize and retrieve the correct images on command. Simply type "Dad on a bike" and relevant images are accessible instantly. Voice Memos: Audio recordings can be uploaded and transcribed, translated, and summarized on-device. Ideal for meetings, interviews, classrooms, or family records. AI File Organization: Documents, photos, and downloads are automatically sorted by type, date, and name the moment you upload them, saving time and keeping everything neat, clear, and instantly searchable. I wonder how well they work and how long the box takes to fully ingest your files and retrieve results. It won't be instant, particularly if you've got terabytes of content to sort through. They look like nice boxes in general, though, with integrated power supplies (no external brick), aluminum chassis, and magnetic mesh air filters for easy cleaning. Ugreen claims that the iDX6011 is "ideal" for families and individual creators, while the Pro variant is more aimed at studios and production teams. Both offer a similar amount of processing power, both offer twin 10Gbps ethernet ports alongside twin 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 ports, many USB-A ports, an HDMI port, and a full-size SD 4.0 slot. There's even a PCIe x8 slot inside for an add-in card. But the Pro additionally has a small touchscreen to monitor usage and an OCuLink port for a faster dedicated connection to an external GPU -- in case you want one of those for an additional AI boost. In fact, Ugreen is announcing its own first eGPU enclosure at CES alongside the AI NAS boxes, one which it's marketing toward gaming handhelds as well and which will apparently offer a USB-C connection too. We don't have a price or release date for the eGPU yet, but the iDX6011 and 6011 Pro themselves are already on preorder with some huge early-bird discounts -- as low as $999 for the entry-level model. These aren't the only AI NAS you can buy. Zettlab kickstarted a whole range of AI NAS last year, and Minisforum has a pair of 5-bay AI NAS too.

UGREEN redefines NAS with secure, on-device AI in the NASync iDX Series

UGREEN NASync iDX Series offers top-tier powerful AI-native private cloud At CES 2026, UGREEN signaled a decisive shift in the evolution of network-attached storage with the launch of two new flagship systems: the NASync iDX6011 and NASync iDX6011 Pro. Positioned as "AI-native" private cloud solutions, these devices go far beyond traditional NAS roles of backup and file sharing. Instead, they reimagine local storage as an intelligent, high-performance data partner -- one that understands, organizes, and protects your data entirely on-device, without dependence on the cloud. From passive storage to intelligent private cloud As personal and professional data volumes continue to grow, many NAS systems struggle to offer anything more than raw capacity. UGREEN's NASync iDX Series addresses this gap with a secure Local AI Engine that transforms stored files into an interactive knowledge base. Designed for single creators and families to studios and small businesses, both the iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro combine enterprise-grade performance with fully local AI that keeps sensitive data private and under user control. At the heart of both systems are Intel® Core™ Ultra processors paired with up to 64GB of LPDDR5x memory. This platform enables real-time AI processing alongside demanding workloads such as media editing, virtualization, and multi-user access. Dual 10GbE networking delivers up to 20Gbps via aggregation, while dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports provide up to 40Gbps connectivity for ultra-fast external storage and peripherals. With support for six SATA drives and two NVMe SSDs, total storage can scale up to a massive 196TB, making the iDX Series suitable for long-term archives as well as performance-sensitive projects. AI that lives on the device What truly differentiates the NASync iDX Series is its approach to artificial intelligence. Instead of relying on cloud-based services, UGREEN's AI runs entirely on the device. This ensures faster responses, consistent availability, and -- most importantly -- airtight privacy. Universal Search allows users to find files the way humans think, not the way folders are structured. You can search using descriptions, concepts, or partial memories, and the system instantly surfaces relevant documents, photos, videos, or app data. Uliya AI Chat, UGREEN's built-in large language model, enables natural-language interaction with stored content. Users can ask questions about their files, summarize documents, or generate notes, all offline and securely. For visual content, AI Album automatically recognizes faces, pets, objects, scenes, and even text within images. Typing a phrase like "dad riding a bike" or "whiteboard notes from meeting" retrieves the right photos in seconds. Voice Memos extend these capabilities to audio, allowing recordings to be transcribed, translated, and summarized on-device -- ideal for meetings, interviews, classrooms, or personal archives. Meanwhile, AI File Organization keeps everything tidy by automatically sorting uploads by type, date, and name the moment they arrive. Choosing between iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro While both models share the same core philosophy, they are optimized for different workloads. The NASync iDX6011, aimed at creators, prosumers and families, is powered by an Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 125H processor and is available with either 32GB or 64GB of LPDDR5x memory. It is aimed at creators, families, and prosumers who want high-speed performance, intelligent organization, and private AI without unnecessary complexity. The NASync iDX6011 Pro steps up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 255H processor with more cores and higher turbo speeds, paired exclusively with 64GB of memory, and will appeal to studios and production teams, particularly those with AI-intensive workflows. Its standout feature is an OCuLink port that enables low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity to external GPUs. This allows studios and power users to scale AI inference, rendering, and compute-heavy workflows, effectively turning the NAS into a hybrid storage-and-workstation platform. The Pro model also adds a smart touch LED display that shows system status, resource usage, and network activity at a glance. Both offer up to 196TB of storage, six SATA drive bays, 128GB system drive capacity, two M.2 SSD drive slots, JBOD/Basic/RAID 0/1/5/6/10, two 10GbE LAN ports, two 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB 3.2, two USB 2.0, X8 x1 PCIe expansion, SD Card 4.0 slot, 8K HDMI, plus UPS and Docker support. Performance, security, and design Beyond raw speed and AI features, UGREEN emphasizes reliability and usability. Both systems support multiple RAID levels for data protection, pro-grade encryption, real-time virus scanning, and flexible permission management. A three-year warranty and five years of security updates underscore their long-term focus. The hardware itself reflects a premium approach: a durable aluminum-alloy chassis with a matte finish, magnetic dust filtering, and a low-noise hydraulic fan that keeps operation quiet at 29-34 dB. The UGOS Pro interface simplifies setup and daily management, even for users new to NAS systems. Pricing and availability Pre-orders for the NASync iDX Series are now open, with significant early savings available. The iDX6011 starts at $999 for the 32GB model, while the 64GB version is priced at $1,199. The iDX6011 Pro with 64GB memory is available for $1,559. A Kickstarter campaign is scheduled to launch in March. With the NASync iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro, UGREEN sets a new benchmark for what local storage can be: fast, intelligent, and private by design -- an AI-powered private cloud that truly understands your data.

Why UGREEN's new iDX NAS is more than storage -- and superior to the Cloud

UGREEN's presence at CES 2026 wasn't just about adding another pair of NAS boxes to an already crowded market. With the introduction of the NASync iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro, the company made a clear argument: network-attached storage is overdue for a rethink. In UGREEN's vision, a NAS shouldn't merely hold files -- it should understand them, help you work with them, and do so without pushing your most personal data into the cloud. Traditional NAS systems excel at one thing: storage. They back up data, share files across a network, and little else. As data volumes grow and workflows become more complex, that passive role feels increasingly limited. UGREEN's new NASync iDX Series aims to change that dynamic by embedding intelligence directly into the device, turning local storage into something closer to an active data partner. Both the iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro are built around Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and paired with up to 64GB of LPDDR5x memory. On paper, the specs are immediately attention-grabbing: dual 10GbE Ethernet ports capable of 20Gbps via aggregation, dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports offering up to 40Gbps, and storage scalability up to 196TB through six SATA bays and two NVMe slots. This is clearly hardware designed not just for backups, but for demanding creative, professional, and multi-user environments. What truly sets the iDX Series apart, however, is UGREEN's insistence on fully local AI. At a time when "AI features" often translate to cloud subscriptions and opaque data pipelines, UGREEN is taking a different approach. Its Local AI Engine runs entirely on the NAS itself, meaning files never need to leave the device to be analyzed, searched, or summarized. The most immediately useful expression of this is Universal Search. Instead of hunting through folders, users can describe what they're looking for in natural language -- an idea, a scene, or even a vague memory -- and the system retrieves relevant files across documents, photos, videos, and app data. It's a small shift in interface, but a big one in daily usability. UGREEN's Uliya AI Chat builds on this foundation. Acting as an offline large language model, it allows users to ask questions about their stored content, summarize lengthy documents, or generate notes from local files. Because everything runs on-device, the experience is both fast and private, positioning the NAS as a personal knowledge base rather than a simple file server. Optionally you can access popular third-party cloud-based AI models such as ChatGPT and Gemini directly through your NAS. For users with large photo and media libraries, the AI Album feature is likely to be a standout. The system can recognize faces, animals, objects, scenes, and text within images, automatically organizing and tagging content. Typing a phrase like "girl riding a bike" or "meeting notes on whiteboard" surfaces the right images instantly. Voice Memos extend similar intelligence to audio files, enabling on-device transcription, translation, and summarization -- useful for meetings, interviews, or lectures. Behind the scenes, AI File Organization ensures that uploads don't become a digital junk drawer. Files are automatically sorted by type, date, and name as soon as they're added, keeping large libraries manageable without constant manual effort. UGREEN is careful to differentiate the two models in the lineup. The NASync iDX6011 uses an Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 125H processor and is available with either 32GB or 64GB of memory. It's positioned for creators, families, and prosumers who want strong performance, intelligent organization, and private AI without venturing into workstation territory. The NASync iDX6011 Pro is aimed squarely at power users and studios. Powered by the more capable Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 255H and equipped with 64GB of memory as standard, it adds an OCuLink port for external GPU connectivity. This opens the door to GPU-accelerated AI workloads, rendering, and other compute-heavy tasks, effectively turning the NAS into a hybrid storage and processing hub. A built-in smart touch display provides at-a-glance visibility into system status, resource usage, and network activity. UGREEN hasn't ignored the fundamentals. Multiple RAID options, pro-grade encryption, real-time virus scanning, and granular permission controls underline a serious approach to security. The aluminum-alloy chassis, magnetic dust filter, and low-noise hydraulic fan result in a system that looks premium and runs quietly, even under load. A three-year warranty and five years of security updates add confidence for long-term deployment. Pre-orders are already open, with aggressive early pricing: the iDX6011 starts at $999 for the 32GB version and $1,199 for 64GB, while the iDX6011 Pro comes in at $1,559. A Kickstarter launch is planned for March. Taken together, the NASync iDX6011 and iDX6011 Pro feel less like incremental updates and more like a statement of intent. UGREEN is betting that the future of NAS lies not in bigger drives alone, but in smarter, privacy-first systems that actively help users understand and use their data. If that vision resonates, the iDX Series could mark a meaningful turning point for the category.