- Rugged mobile NAS combines touchscreen control storage and battery backup
- UnifyDrive UP6 targets photographers needing fast local media transfers
- Built-in UPS and offline mode support file work in the field
A rugged mobile NAS with a built-in tablet-style interface is finally going on sale after first being announced a year ago at CES 2025.
At $1,599, the UnifyDrive UP6 isn’t cheap, but it combines portable flash storage, networking, battery backup, and on-device processing in a single unit.
Compact and weighing around 1300g without its protective case, the UP6 is aimed primarily at photographers and video creators who need quick local file backup and management while on the go.
Some “coming soon” features
UP6 features a built-in 6-inch touchscreen that acts as the primary interface for managing files, checking system status, and previewing content without connecting another device.
The UP6 is based on an Intel Core Ultra 5 125H processor with a 14-core CPU, a 7-core integrated GPU and an 11 TOPS NPU. This allows tasks like file organization and AI-assisted search to run directly on the device.
UnifyDrive ships the UP6 with 16GB of DDR5 memory installed. The system supports up to 96GB, although you will need to purchase and install any additional memory yourself, and given the current price of RAM, this will add quite a bit more to the price.
Storage is entirely Flash-based and the chassis supports up to six PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSDs, allowing a maximum capacity of 48TB depending on drive choice.
The integrated display is not limited to system control. It can be used to preview photos and videos, monitor backups, and perform basic edits right on the device.
I’m particularly interested in two future features marked as coming soon. One allows users to display selected photo slideshows on the screen when the system is idle, and the other supports streaming, previewing, transferring and saving media directly on the device.
UP6 includes a built-in UPS that provides up to two hours of battery life. The system can automatically shut down to reduce the risk of data loss during power outages.
Connectivity includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a 10GbE Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, HDMI 2.1, and USB ports. Support for external GPUs is available via Thunderbolt.
The device can also operate in access point (AP) mode, creating a local network for file sharing when no external Wi-Fi is available.
UnifyDrive UP6 is available for purchase now with free shipping, worldwide delivery, 2-year warranty, and 30-day returns.
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