- Unidrive bets on something bigger than the UT2, one of TechRadar’s favorites
- The UP6 has a 10GbE Ethernet interface and two TB4 ports to deliver speeds of up to 8GBps
- It is believed to be the first portable NAS tablet with AI (because it has a touch screen)
In September 2024, we reported how the UnifyDrive UT2 portable NAS device’s RAID configurable storage made it a solid and unique choice for creatives over stationary alternatives.
Now, the company has announced the latest version of the product, the UP6, at CES 2025 (via GlobeNewsWire), which offers storage while also leveraging artificial intelligence to act as a smart assistant to manage it on the go.
The UP6 offers up to 48TB of storage and supports instant file transfers and backups with one-click support for SD, TF and CFe cards.
Intel Core Ultra processor AI capabilities
At the heart of the UP6 is an Intel Core Ultra processor, which enables the use of artificial intelligence features such as natural language search and facial recognition, as well as handling large encrypted files.
It comes with a 10GbE Ethernet interface and two 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 (TB4) ports, supporting speeds up to 8000MB/s; that’s a transfer of 1TB of data in about two minutes.
The device features an HDR touchscreen and supports wireless access points for seamless collaboration in locations without Internet access.
UnifyDrive claims that the device AI models that power the NAS drive’s search function run locally on the machine.
Bin Yuan, founder of UnifyDrive, noted that “the era of bulky, unattractive and slow plastic NAS hidden in networking closets is over. The UP6 allows you to take your data with you, offering unmatched portability and power for the most demanding workflows, today and tomorrow.”
“The UT2 has exceeded our expectations as a portable NAS solution that transforms data management for modern lifestyles,” he added.
