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Minisforum MS-01

Overview

The Minisforum MS-01 is a compact server and workstation that packs unprecedented networking capability into a small form factor, featuring dual 10GbE SFP+ and dual 2.5GbE LAN ports. Powered by Intel 13th Gen Core H-series processors (up to i9-13900H), it supports up to 96GB DDR5 memory, dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSDs, a low-profile PCIe 4.0 x4 expansion slot, and USB4 with Thunderbolt 3 compatibility. It is purpose-built for demanding home lab environments, virtualized infrastructure, network appliances, and compact AI development workstations.

Key Highlights
  • Dual 10GbE SFP+ alongside dual 2.5GbE LAN — exceptional networking for a compact server, home lab, or network appliance
  • Low-profile PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for expansion cards (NIC, storage controller, GPU accelerators)
  • USB4 port with 40Gbps bandwidth, DP Alt Mode, and Thunderbolt 3 compatibility for eGPU and high-speed peripherals
  • Up to 96GB DDR5 memory and dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe storage in a ~1.3L chassis
  • Intel AMT / vPro remote management for enterprise deployment and headless server operation

Technical Specifications

Brand Minisforum
Model Minisforum MS-01
Processor (CPU) Intel Core i9-13900H (14 cores: 6 P-cores + 8 E-cores, 20 threads, up to 5.4 GHz, 24 MB L3 cache) — also available with Intel Core i9-12900H (14 cores, up to 5.0 GHz) or Intel Core i5-12600H (12 cores, up to 4.5 GHz)
Graphics (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, up to 1.50 GHz) — i9-13900H; 80 EUs on i5-12600H
Memory (RAM) 2x DDR5 SO-DIMM slots, dual-channel, DDR5-5200/5600, up to 96GB (2x 48GB)
Storage 2x M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD slots (1x CPU-attached primary, 1x PCH-attached secondary); 1x M.2 2230 slot for Wi-Fi card
Ports & I/O Front: 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
2x USB-A 2.0
1x 3.5mm Audio Jack; Rear: 1x low-profile PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
1x HDMI 2.1
1x USB4 (Type-C
40Gbps
DP Alt Mode
Thunderbolt 3 compatible)
2x USB-A 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps)
2x 2.5GbE RJ45
2x SFP+ 10GbE
1x DC-in (19V)
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Operating System Windows 11 Home (config dependent), supports Windows 11 Pro and Linux (Ubuntu, Proxmox VE)
Dimensions 190 x 185 x 44 mm (7.48 x 7.28 x 1.73 in)