UGREEN DXP4800 Plus NAS
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.
MEMORY
8 GB
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus Review: 10GbE NAS at $350 — Best Value AI Model Storage
What Can You Run on This?
- Fast model weight delivery over 10GbE to a GPU workstation
- NVMe SSD caching for hot models via dual M.2 slots
- Centralized AI storage with 8GB RAM for Docker workloads
- 4K media serving alongside AI model storage
- Budget 10GbE NAS alternative to Synology + 10GbE add-in card
Full Specifications
| Chip / Processor | Intel Pentium Gold 8505 |
|---|---|
| Unified Memory?Unified MemoryApple Silicon uses a single pool of fast RAM shared between CPU and GPU. Larger unified memory = larger models run entirely at full bandwidth — no PCIe bottleneck. | 8 GB |
| Form Factor | 4-Bay NAS |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 10GbE included at $350 — competitors charge $500+ for 10GbE or require add-in cards
- Dual M.2 NVMe slots for SSD cache — dramatically speeds up hot model loading
- 8GB DDR5 RAM handles multiple Docker containers
- 4K HDMI output lets you use it as a media player or connect a monitor
- Intel Pentium Gold 8505 is fast enough for CPU inference on small models
Cons
- UGOS Pro software is less mature than Synology DSM — fewer third-party integrations
- Newer brand — less long-term track record than Synology or QNAP
- 4 bays only — same as DS925+ but without the same expansion ecosystem
Who Should NOT Buy This
Honest assessment
- Users who rely heavily on Synology DSM app ecosystem
- Those who don't have or plan to get a 10GbE switch — 2.5GbE still available but 10GbE is the key advantage
Our Verdict
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus NAS
The UGREEN DXP4800 Plus is exceptional value for AI builders who want 10GbE without the Synology tax. At $350 with 10GbE included, it undercuts the DS925+ by $150 while adding a significant networking advantage — 10GbE delivers model weights at ~1 GB/s, loading a 40GB 70B model in under 45 seconds. The dual M.2 slots let you cache hot models on NVMe for near-local speeds. If you have a 10GbE switch or a machine with 10GbE, this is the smarter buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1How fast does the UGREEN DXP4800 Plus load LLM models over 10GbE?
Over 10GbE, sustained read speeds from spinning HDDs are limited by the drives (~150–200 MB/s per drive in RAID 5). With an NVMe SSD in the M.2 cache slot, cached models load at 800–1000 MB/s — a 40GB 70B model transfers in under 45 seconds. 10GbE eliminates the network bottleneck entirely.
Q2Is UGOS Pro as good as Synology DSM?
Not yet. UGOS Pro is functional and improving rapidly, but Synology DSM has a decade of polish, a larger app ecosystem, and better community support. If the app ecosystem matters — for things like Plex, Home Assistant, or Synology's Photos — choose the DS925+. If raw 10GbE performance at lower cost is the priority, UGREEN wins.
Q3Can I use the M.2 slots for model caching with Ollama?
Yes, with manual setup. You can create a high-speed volume on the NVMe and symlink Ollama's model directory to it. Frequently used models load from NVMe at near-local speeds. Less-used models stay on HDDs. UGOS Pro's SSD cache feature can also automate tiered storage.
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UGREEN DXP4800 Plus NAS
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