The S1 Intel Twin Lake N150 Mini PC is a compact, high-performance Windows 11 Pro device featuring DDR4 RAM, M.2 SSD storage, and dual Gigabit LAN ports. Designed for small offices, it delivers energy-efficient processing, space-saving design, and enterprise-grade connectivity. Its N100/N200 processor handles multitasking, while dual LAN supports network redundancy—perfect for budget-conscious businesses needing reliability without bulky hardware.
What Storage Options Does the S1 Mini PC Support?
This NUC supports M.2 2280 SATA/NVMe SSDs up to 2TB for rapid boot times and file access. A 2.5″ SATA III bay allows HDD/SSD expansion up to 5TB total storage. Dual storage configurations enable RAID 0/1 setups for speed or redundancy. Pre-installed Windows 11 Pro comes optimized for SSD performance with DirectStorage API support.
For businesses handling large datasets, the M.2 slot supports PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe drives reaching 3,500 MB/s read speeds – 6x faster than SATA SSDs. The 2.5″ bay accommodates 15mm thick drives, ideal for budget bulk storage using 4TB HDDs. Administrators can configure RAID 1 mirroring for accounting files or RAID 0 striping for video editing caches. Below is a comparison of supported storage types:
| Storage Type | Interface | Max Capacity | Sequential Read |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVMe SSD | PCIe 3.0 x4 | 2TB | 3,500 MB/s |
| SATA SSD | SATA III | 4TB | 550 MB/s |
| HDD | SATA III | 5TB | 160 MB/s |
Why Is Dual Gigabit LAN Critical for Office Use?
Dual Intel I226-V 2.5GbE LAN controllers provide network failover, load balancing, and VLAN segmentation. Offices can dedicate one port for internet access and another for local server/device communication. This setup enhances security, reduces latency in VoIP calls, and allows 24/7 operation without single-point network failure—critical for POS systems, IP cameras, or database servers.
Power Consumption of Mini Computers
The dual-port architecture enables advanced networking configurations. For example, connecting Port 1 to a primary ISP and Port 2 to a backup LTE modem ensures uninterrupted connectivity. In retail environments, VLAN tagging separates payment processing traffic from public WiFi. The 2.5GbE bandwidth also future-proofs the mini PC for high-resolution IP security cameras, with each port capable of handling 8x 4K CCTV streams simultaneously. Network teams can implement link aggregation (LACP) to combine both ports into a virtual 5GbE connection for NAS backups.
“The S1 Twin Lake N150 redefines budget computing by packing pro features into a palm-sized chassis. Its dual LAN and RAID support are unheard of in this price segment. For SMBs transitioning to cloud infrastructure, it’s a future-proof endpoint that balances CapEx and OpEx—no performance cliffs during peak workloads.”
— DataCenter Solutions Architect, TechLine Consultancy
FAQ
- Q: Can it run Linux distributions?
- A: Yes. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS and Fedora 38 have full driver support for the N150’s hardware, including Wi-Fi 6 and LAN controllers.
- Q: Does it support USB-C charging?
- A: No. Power input is via a 12V/3A DC barrel jack. Some models support PD 3.0 via USB-C with an adapter.
- Q: Warranty duration?
- A: Standard 3-year limited warranty with optional 2-year extension. On-site service available for enterprise contracts.