Jonsbo N5 NAS Case Revealed

Jonsbo, a well-known manufacturer of PC cases and cooling solutions, unveiled its new N5 NAS case at the Computex 2024 event. The announcement took place at the company’s stand, where the latest addition to their product line was showcased to attendees.

The Jonsbo N5 NAS case is designed to cater to users who require extensive storage options. It supports a combination of 2.5″ SSDs and 3.5″ HDDs, allowing for up to 12 drives in various configurations. The drive bay can hold 2.5″ SSD x2 / 3.5″ HDD x12 or 2.5″ SSD x4 / 3.5″ HDD x12, providing flexibility depending on the user’s storage needs.

In terms of dimensions, the N5 measures 355mm in width, 403mm in depth, and 350mm in height. This size accommodates a range of motherboard form factors, including ITX, M-ATX, ATX, and E-ATX, making it a versatile option for various build requirements.

The case features extensive cooling options with vent panels on all sides to ensure adequate airflow. The design includes support for SFX power supplies, with the exact size to be confirmed. This is aimed at maintaining efficient power management within a compact form factor.

For users with high-performance components, the N5 supports video cards up to 350mm in length and CPU coolers up to 160mm in height. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of graphics cards and cooling solutions available in the market.

The front I/O port configuration includes a Type-C port and a USB 3.0 port, along with support for audio and mic input. This setup aims to provide easy access to frequently used ports and connectivity options.

Material-wise, the N5 is constructed with a 2.0mm aluminum alloy external cover and a 1.0mm steel internal structure. This combination of materials offers durability while maintaining a sleek and modern aesthetic.

One of the notable features of the N5 is its wooden removable (mesh vented) HDD bay cover panel. This not only adds to the visual appeal of the case but also enhances ventilation for the drives.

The case also includes 12 LEDs, adding a lighting element that can be customized according to the user’s preference. The LEDs are strategically placed to highlight the internal components without being overly intrusive. Another nice touch (and a criticism leveled at the N4 previously for skipping over a little, is that all 12 SATA connections directly go into combined SATA power+data ports on their own backplanes!

When compared to the Jonsbo N2, N3, and N4, the N5 offers the highest number of drive bays and expansion slots. The N2 supports up to 5 HDDs, the N3 up to 8 HDDs, and the N4 up to 6 HDDs, making the N5 a superior choice for users with extensive storage needs.

Attribute	Jonsbo N2	Jonsbo N3	Jonsbo N4	Jonsbo N5
Model	N2 Black	N3 Black	N4 Black	N5
Dimensions	222.5mm(W) * 222.5mm(D) * 224mm(H)	233mm(W) * 262mm(D) * 298mm(H)	286mm(W) * 300mm(D) * 228mm(H)	355mm(W) * 403mm(D) * 350mm(H)
Material	2.0mm Aluminum alloy; 1mm Steel	2.0mm Aluminum alloy; 1mm Steel	0.7mm Steel + Wood	2.0mm Aluminum alloy; 1mm Steel
Drive Bay	2.5″ SSD1 / 3.5″ HDD5	2.5″ SSD1 / 3.5″ HDD8	2.5″ SSD2 / 3.5″ HDD6	2.5″ SSD2 / 3.5″ HDD12 or 2.5″ SSD4 / 3.5″ HDD12
Motherboard Compatibility	ITX	ITX	ITX / M-ATX	ITX / M-ATX / ATX / E-ATX
PCI Expansion Slot	1 x Low profile single slot	2	4	8
Front I/O Port	1*USB3.0 / USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C / Audio+Mic	1*USB3.0 / USB3.2 Gen2 Type-C / Audio+Mic	Type-C1 / USB3.01	Type-C1 / USB3.01
PSU Support	SFX ≤ 150mm	SFX ≤ 105mm	SFX ≤ 125mm	SFX (TBC size)
Max. CPU Cooler Height	≤ 65mm	≤ 130mm	≤ 70mm	160mm
Max. Display Card Length	≤ 197mm (Low profile)	≤ 250mm	≤ 230mm	325-350mm
Cooling System	12015mm fan*1 (built-in)	10025mm2 (optional), 8025mm2 (optional)	120mm*1 (built-in)	Vent Panels on all sides
Weight	Net 2.9kg	Net 3.9kg	3.75kg	Weight not specified

The N5 also surpasses the other models in terms of PCI expansion slots, offering 8 compared to the N2’s single slot, the N3’s 2 slots, and the N4’s 4 slots. This makes it a more suitable option for users requiring additional expansion capabilities.

Overall, the Jonsbo N5 stands out with its higher capacity and versatile design, offering more extensive support for components and storage compared to the N2, N3, and N4 models. This makes it a strong contender for users looking to build a high-performance NAS system.

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