I want one! The touchscreen UT6 looks like a rugged tablet and is powered by an incredible Intel Core Ultra CPU
- Unidrive goes for something bigger than the UT2, a Ny Breaking favorite
- The UP6 has a 10GbE Ethernet interface and two TB4 ports for speeds up to 8GBps
- Believed to be the first portable AI tablet NAS (because it has a touchscreen)
In September 2024, we reported how the UnifyDrive UT2 portable NAS device’s RAID-configurable storage made it a strong, unique option for creatives against stationary alternatives.
Now the company has announced the latest version of the product, the UP6, at CES 2025 (via GlobeNewsWire), which offers storage while using AI to act as a smart assistant for managing it on the go.
The UP6 offers up to 48TB of storage space and supports instant file transfer and backup with one-click support for SD, TF and CFe cards.
The AI capabilities of the Intel Core Ultra processor
At the heart of the UP6 is an Intel Core Ultra processor, which enables the use of AI features such as natural language search and facial recognition, in addition to processing large, encrypted files.
It comes with a 10 GbE Ethernet interface and two 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 (TB4) ports, supporting speeds of up to 8000 MB/s; that’s a transfer of 1TB of data in about two minutes.
The device features a touchscreen HDR display and supports wireless access points for seamless collaboration in locations without internet access.
UnifyDrive claims that the device’s AI models, which power the NAS drive search function, run locally on the machine.
Bin Yuan, founder of UnifyDrive, commented: “The era of bulky, unattractive, slow, plastic NAS devices hidden in network closets is over. The UP6 lets you take your data with you and deliver unparalleled 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.