- Beelink ME Pro supports up to 84TB by combining hard drives and solid state storage
- The system allows users to swap CPUs, memory and motherboards easily
- Two- and four-bay configurations keep the NAS compact while providing high storage.
Beelink has expanded its hardware lineup with the ME Pro, a modular storage system that marks a departure from its previous compact computing products.
This device is a portable NAS aimed at users who want higher storage density without moving to traditional rack-mounted systems.
The Beelink ME Pro ships with Intel N-series processors, including the Alder Lake-N-based N95 and the newer N150 from the Twin Lake family.
Modular design and platform flexibility
The company said it plans to release additional models, with future options expected to include high-end Intel chips along with boards using AMD or Arm-based silicon.
Instead of locking buyers into a single platform, the system uses a removable motherboard that users can swap out without replacing the entire case.
The modular design is based on a removable drawer at the base of the chassis, which houses the motherboard along with the CPU, memory, storage, cooling components and wireless hardware.
This approach allows users to tune performance over time, whether they prioritize processing performance or focus on lower power consumption.
Beelink also said that different boards could change storage designs, with some versions offering two M.2 slots and others supporting three, depending on the intended use case.
The ME Pro supports two or four 3.5-inch hard drives, and both versions are designed to remain relatively compact compared to conventional storage devices.
The two-bay configuration measures 166 x 121 x 112mm, while the four-bay model increases in size to 166 x 166 x 146mm.
At maximum configurations, the system can support two 30TB hard drives along with three 8TB solid state drives, bringing the total capacity to 84TB.
Connectivity options include 5GbE and 2.5GbE Ethernet ports, multiple USB interfaces, HDMI output, and a standard DC power input.
These specs point to a device designed for mixed workloads, functioning like a NAS while retaining features commonly found in compact desktop systems.
With a starting price of $369, the Beelink ME Pro enters the market below comparable devices like the Terramaster F8 SSD Plus NAS, which starts at $639, and the Aiffro K100 All-SSD NAS, which starts at $449.
The concept of a small, upgradable storage system that combines elements of a mini PC with a flexible NAS is attractive, although its success will depend on real-world performance and usability.
The device is now on sale through the official Beelink store and ships worldwide.
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