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Compact black mini PC workstation with front ports visible

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minisforum DeskMini Core Ultra 9 285HX 32GB 1TB barebone mini PC

SKU CH-NXNZ-9TAE8

High-performance Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX mini workstation with 32 GB DDR5, 1 TB SSD, dual 25G SFP+, 10G and 2.5G Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, HDMI 2.1 and three USB4 video outputs

  • ColorBlack
  • AI FeaturesAvailable
  • CPU SocketFCBGA2114
  • CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
  • CPU Cores24
  • Integrated GraphicsIntel Graphics

Option MS02-285HX · 32+1T

  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX drives demanding workloads
  • 32GB DDR5 installed with four slots supporting up to 256GB total
  • Four PCIe 4.0 x4 slots for flexible high-speed storage expansion
  • 25G SFP+, 10G and 2.5G RJ45 ports for ultra-fast wired connectivity
  • HDMI 2.1 plus three USB4 video outputs enable multi-monitor 8K and 4K setups

Compact workstation with 25 Gb networking

The minisforum DeskMini is a barebone mini PC built around an Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX processor with 24 cores. It ships with 32 GB of DDR5 memory and a 1 TB SSD, leaving four memory slots and four PCIe 4.0 x4 storage slots open for expansion. Dual fans and six heat pipes handle sustained heavy workloads in a compact chassis.

Suited for multi-node clusters and video pipelines

This unit targets users who need dual 25 Gb SFP+ links plus 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb RJ45 ports on a single small box. Buyers who require discrete graphics acceleration or more than four storage devices should look at larger platforms. The integrated Intel Graphics covers display output but not compute-heavy GPU tasks.

Dual 25 Gb SFP+ ports decide the fit

The defining specification is the pair of 25 Gb SFP+ connections combined with a 10 Gb RJ45 port. If your workflow depends on that aggregated wired throughput for storage clustering or real-time ingest, this barebone matches the requirement; otherwise a simpler mini PC with only 2.5 Gb Ethernet will cost less.

Highlights

  • 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX drives demanding workloads
  • 32GB DDR5 installed with four slots supporting up to 256GB total
  • Four PCIe 4.0 x4 slots for flexible high-speed storage expansion
  • 25G SFP+, 10G and 2.5G RJ45 ports for ultra-fast wired connectivity
  • HDMI 2.1 plus three USB4 video outputs enable multi-monitor 8K and 4K setups

Specifications

BrandMINISFORUM
ModelDeskMini
ColorBlack
AI FeaturesAvailable
CPU SocketFCBGA2114
CPU TypeIntel Core Ultra 9 285HX
CPU Cores24
Integrated GraphicsIntel Graphics
Wireless LAN802.11ax
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
Max LAN Speed10/100/1000/2500Mbps/10Gbps
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 7
HDMI1
Rear USB3
Memory slot4
Memory Type SupportedDDR5
Max Memory Supported256GB
Dual Channel Memory SupportedYes
Memory installed32GB
Other4x PCIe4.0x4

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Questions about this item

How do I install DDR5 memory in the four SODIMM slots and which step do people often miss?

Power off the unit, remove the bottom cover, insert each DDR5 SODIMM at an angle until the clips click, then replace the cover; the step often missed is seating both sides of the module fully before locking it.

What maintenance will the cooling system with six heat pipes and dual fans need over time?

Use compressed air to clear dust from the intake and exhaust vents every few months; the dual fans and heat pipes have no user-serviceable parts and require no liquid replacement.

At what network speed does the 10G RJ45 port become the bottleneck under sustained transfers?

The 10G RJ45 port caps sustained throughput at 10Gbps, so it becomes the limit before the two 25G SFP+ ports or the 2.5G RJ45 port.

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