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minisforum MF-MSA2-9955HX(96+0)US barebone mini PC 96GB DDR5 no storage

SKU CH-SM6P-E8Q19 MPN MF-MSA2-9955HX(96+0)US

Barebone mini workstation with a 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX, 96 GB DDR5-5600, Radeon 610M graphics, dual 10 GbE SFP+ and dual 2.5 GbE ports, plus three M.2 slots for NVME storage

  • ColorBlack
  • CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
  • CPU Cores16-Core
  • CPU Feature16 cores, 32 threads, max. 5.4GHz
  • Memory installed96GB
  • Memory slot2 x 262Pin SO-DIMM

CPU Type AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX

Memory Type 96GB SO-DIMM DDR5 5600

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX reaches 5.4 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • 96 GB DDR5-5600 installed, dual-channel ready out of the box
  • Dual 10 GbE SFP+ plus dual 2.5 GbE RJ45 for high-speed networking
  • HDMI 2.1 and two USB-C DP Alt ports each drive 8K at 60 Hz
  • Three M.2 slots plus U.2 bay support up to 15 TB NVMe storage

Workstation barebone with 96 GB DDR5

The minisforum MS-A2-9955HX is a barebone mini PC built around an AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX processor with 16 cores and 32 threads reaching 5.4 GHz. It ships with 96 GB of DDR5-5600 memory already installed in dual-channel configuration. Integrated AMD Radeon 610M graphics at 2.2 GHz drive up to three 8K displays at 60 Hz via HDMI 2.1 and two USB-C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode. The unit includes dual 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports and dual 10 GbE SFP+ ports powered by Realtek RTL8125, Intel I226-V and Intel X710 controllers.

Suits compute-heavy desktops.

This platform fits developers, analysts and signage operators who need high thread counts, large memory capacity and 10 GbE networking in a compact chassis. Buyers who require discrete graphics acceleration, additional PCIe expansion beyond the single x8 slot, or pre-installed storage and operating system should look at alternative configurations. The barebone designation means storage and OS installation are the user's responsibility.

96 GB memory ceiling and flexible NVMe/U.2 storage

The two SO-DIMM slots are fully populated at the 96 GB maximum, leaving no headroom for memory upgrades. Storage scales through one M.2 2280/U.2 slot supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 and U.2 drives up to 15.36 TB, plus two additional M.2 2280/22110 slots defaulting to PCIe 3.0 x4 with optional PCIe 4.0 x4 operation. RAID 0 and RAID 1 are supported on the primary slot for performance or redundancy.

Highlights

  • 16-core Ryzen 9 9955HX reaches 5.4 GHz for heavy multitasking
  • 96 GB DDR5-5600 installed, dual-channel ready out of the box
  • Dual 10 GbE SFP+ plus dual 2.5 GbE RJ45 for high-speed networking
  • HDMI 2.1 and two USB-C DP Alt ports each drive 8K at 60 Hz
  • Three M.2 slots plus U.2 bay support up to 15 TB NVMe storage

Specifications

BrandMINISFORUM
ModelMS-A2-9955HX
ColorBlack
CPU TypeAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
CPU Cores16-Core
CPU Feature16 cores, 32 threads, max. 5.4GHz
Memory installed96GB
Memory slot2 x 262Pin SO-DIMM
Memory Type SupportedDDR5 5600
Max Memory Supported96GB
Dual Channel Memory SupportedYes
PCI Express 4.0 x161 x PCIe x16 (PCIe4.0 x8, Splitting Supported )
Storage InstalledNo Storage
M.2 Slot1 x M.2 2280/U.2 NVME SSD (Up to 15 TB U.2, PCIe 4.0x4)
2 x M.2 2280/22110 NVME SSD (Up to 4 TB/Slot, default PCIe 3.0 x4, up to PCIe 4.0 x4)
Integrated GraphicsAMD Radeon 610M
LANRealtek RTL8125 + Intel I226-V + 2 x Intel X710
Max LAN Speed10Gbps
Wireless LAN802.11ax
WiFi GenerationWi-Fi 6E
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Front USB2 x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps)
1 x USB 2.0
Front Audio Ports1 x 3.5 mm combo jack
HDMI1 x HDMI 2.1
Rear USB1 x USB3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
1 x USB3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps)
2 x USB-C (USB3.2 Gen2, 10Gbps,Alt DP2.0)
RJ451 x 2.5Gb LAN(RJ45,Realtek RTL8125)
1 x 2.5Gb LAN(RJ45,Intel I226-V)
2 x 10G SFP+(Intel X710)
Power Supply19V/12.63A
Dimensions196 x 189 x 48mm
Weight1.4 kg
Packaging1 x MS-A2-995HX Mini Workstation
1 x US Power Adapter
1 x Power Cord
1 x HDMI Cable
1 x Mounting Screw Set
1 x Manual
Shipping weight3.04 kg
Package size234 × 229 × 119 mm

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Questions about this item

What storage must I add before this barebone can boot?

You need at least one M.2 2280 or U.2 NVMe SSD; the board provides one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for U.2 up to 15 TB and two additional slots for 2280/22110 drives up to 4 TB each.

Will my existing 2.5 GbE switch saturate the wired ports on this unit?

The two RJ45 ports are 2.5 GbE (Realtek RTL8125 and Intel I226-V), so a 2.5 GbE switch will run at full line rate; the two SFP+ ports are 10 GbE for faster uplinks.

How do I confirm the 96 GB DDR5 is running in dual-channel at 5600 MT/s after first power-on?

Enter the firmware setup or use a system-information tool in the OS; it will show 96 GB total across two 262-pin SO-DIMM slots operating in dual-channel mode at DDR5-5600.

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