3 Things to Know About the Minisforum UM560 Storage Setup

One M.2 PCIe 3.0 NVMe slot The UM560 has a single M.2 2280 slot running at PCIe 3.0 x4 speeds. This is fine for most Linux desktops or home servers, but don’t expect PCIe 4.0 performance.

One 2.5-inch SATA III bay There is a single 2.5-inch SATA III bay that supports drives up to 7mm thick. This gives you a straightforward backup or bulk storage option.

No extra SATA ports The UM560 does not include additional SATA ports. You get exactly two storage slots, which is enough for a compact system but limits expansion.