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NAS 12/31/2025

2.5GbE SFP is Interesting: A Spec-Based Look at the Banana Pi BPI-R4 Lite

As of December 31, 2025, Banana Pi has published official documentation for the Banana Pi BPI-R4 Lite. This router-oriented board features a MediaTek MT7987A SoC with 2.5GbE SFP, 2.5GbE WAN, and four 1GbE LAN ports. While Wi-Fi 7 and 5G can be added via expansion slots, the M.2 slot is not designed for NVMe and there are USB 3.0 simultaneous usage limitations—points worth noting before purchase.

NAS 12/27/2025

Dual 2.5GbE + RK3576! NanoPi R76S - Ultra-Compact SBC for Router/NAS Applications

FriendlyElec has released the NanoPi R76S. This ultra-compact SBC combines the Rockchip RK3576 with dual 2.5GbE, specifically designed for router and NAS applications. With a compact 58×58mm board featuring an easy WAN/LAN separation configuration, this is a compelling choice for those wanting to build an experimental home network router or lightweight NAS.

NAS 12/22/2025

Zima ZimaBoard 2: A Single-Board Server That Grows with Dual 2.5GbE and PCIe

ZimaBoard 2 is a highly expandable single-board server featuring an Intel N150 processor, dual 2.5GbE ports, and a PCIe slot. Perfect for NAS and home lab builds, it embodies the DIY spirit.

NAS 12/21/2025

Orange Pi R2S: RISC-V Router Board with 2.5GbE x2 + 1GbE x2

Orange Pi R2S is a network-focused RISC-V SBC featuring two 2.5GbE and two 1GbE ports. Powered by the Ky X1 8-core CPU, this high-value gateway device is available starting from around $30.

NAS

2.5GbE SFP is Interesting: A Spec-Based Look at the Banana Pi BPI-R4 Lite

Dual 2.5GbE + RK3576! NanoPi R76S - Ultra-Compact SBC for Router/NAS Applications

Zima ZimaBoard 2: A Single-Board Server That Grows with Dual 2.5GbE and PCIe

Orange Pi R2S: RISC-V Router Board with 2.5GbE x2 + 1GbE x2

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