MS-A2

The Minisforum MS-A2 is a compact workstation with AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX (16 cores, 32 threads), dual-channel DDR5-5600 up to 96GB, triple M.2 NVMe slots plus U.2 support for up to 23TB storage, dual 10GbE SFP+, a PCIe x16 slot, and WiFi 6E. It runs Windows 11 Pro and measures 196x189x48mm.

Pros

  • +Powerful Ryzen 9 9955HX processor
  • +Dual 10GbE SFP+ networking
  • +Dual 2.5GbE RJ45 ports
  • +Three M.2 slots plus U.2 support
  • +PCIe x16 expansion slot
  • +Supports up to 96GB DDR5

Cons

  • Weak integrated Radeon 610M graphics
  • No operating system included
  • Barebone models lack RAM/storage
  • No SD card slot

Full Specifications

ModelMS-A2
ProcessorAMD Ryzen™ 9 9955HX
Processor ModelAMD Ryzen 9 9955HX
Processor Technology4nm (Zen 5)
Processor PackageFP8 (or similar mobile package)
GraphicsAMD Radeon 610M (2 CU RDNA2, 2.2 GHz, shared VRAM)
Memory64GB, 32GB | 64GB RAM+1TB SSD
Memory Slots2x SO-DIMM, max 96GB
StorageBarebone
Storage Expansion3x M.2 slots (one also supports U.2 7mm thick, up to 15TB)
Display SupportUp to 3 displays: HDMI 2.1 (8K@60Hz), 2x USB-C (Alt DP 2.0, 8K@60Hz or 4K@144Hz)
NetworkDual 10GbE
WirelessWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.2
Ethernet2x 2.5GbE RJ45 (Realtek RTL8125, Intel I226-V), 2x 10GbE SFP+ (Intel X710)
I/O PortsFront: 3.5mm combo jack, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 1x USB 2.0; Rear: 2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, Alt DP 2.0), 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x 10G SFP+, 2x 2.5G RJ45, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps)
Front I/O3.5mm combo jack, 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps), 1x USB 2.0
Rear I/O2x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps, Alt DP 2.0), 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x 10G SFP+, 2x 2.5G RJ45, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 (10Gbps), 1x USB 3.2 Gen1 (5Gbps)
Dimensions196 x 189 x 48 mm (7.7 x 7.4 x 1.9 in)
Weight1.4 kg (3.08 lbs)
Color / FinishBlack (metal chassis)
Form FactorMini PC / Workstation (1.78L)
PowerExternal 19V DC adapter, 240W (19.5V, 12.53A)
CoolingDual-fan active cooling (customizable)
Operating SystemNone (Barebone)
Operating System OptionsWindows 11, Linux
Audio3.5mm combo jack, HDMI audio
Expansion SlotsPCIe x16
SecurityFirmware TPM
Package ContentsMS-A2 unit, 240W power adapter, HDMI cable, U.2 adapter board, user manual
FeaturesSlide-out motherboard tray, dual 10G SFP+, PCIe x16 expansion slot, U.2 enterprise storage support, dual 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, up to 96GB DDR5, 3x M.2 NVMe
OverviewDiscover the MINISFORUM Mini PC MS-A2 internals via its slide-out motherboard. This 1.78L Workstation packs a 9955HX, 4 LAN ports (dual 10G), and a PCIe x16 slot.
Warranty3 Year Warranty
ConfigurationsBarebone | 64GB RAM+1TB SSD | 32GB RAM+1TB SSD

Specs on this page may not be 100% accurate — please verify with the manufacturer.

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