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A NAS (Network-Attached Storage) centralizes model weight storage across your entire local network — instead of duplicating 40 GB 70B model files on every machine, one NAS holds the library and all machines load from it. The key specs for AI use are Ethernet speed (2.5GbE vs 10GbE determines model load time) and storage bays (4-bay with 4×4TB drives = 12TB usable in RAID 5). The Synology DS925+ is the best home AI NAS for software reliability and ecosystem. The UGREEN DXP4800 Plus offers 10GbE at a lower price for users who need faster model delivery.
The MINISFORUM N5 Air is the most powerful AI NAS available — 5-bay, AMD Ryzen 7, USB4, a PCIe x16 slot for eGPU, OCuLink for external GPU inference, and dual 10GbE/5GbE networking.
The Synology DS925+ is the best home NAS for storing local AI model weights — 4-bay diskless, AMD Ryzen V1500B, dual 2.5GbE, and Synology's industry-leading DSM software. Ideal for housing 70B model files and AI datasets.
The UGREEN DXP4800 Plus is the best value 4-bay NAS for AI builders — 10GbE networking included at $350, Intel Pentium Gold 8505, 8GB DDR5, dual M.2 NVMe slots, and 4K HDMI output.