08A · RP08A-RK3572 Smart Storage Box
Overview
The 08A (product code RP08A-RK3572) is a smart storage device built on Rockchip's RK3572 8nm octa-core AIoT SoC.
It focuses on low power consumption, high stability, AI-powered smart storage and high-speed transfer, targeting four main scenarios:
| Scenario | Description |
|---|---|
| Home private cloud | Automatic photo / video backup, replacing public cloud subscriptions |
| SMB office NAS | Intranet file sharing, multi-user collaboration, permission control |
| Edge storage gateway | Local caching + upstream aggregation to cut bandwidth cost |
| Home media center | HDMI 2.1 4K@60Hz output, plays directly on TV |
The product is positioned as a replacement for traditional power-hungry x86 NAS, balancing performance, cost and long-term 7×24 stability.
Highlights
RK3572 uses a big.LITTLE layout with 2× Cortex-A73 + 6× Cortex-A53, delivering 4 TOPS of NPU compute while keeping both idle and full-load power low. Compared with x86 solutions at a similar price, overall system power can be an order of magnitude lower — ideal for a NAS that never shuts down.
- Low power: about 5W without drives, about 29W fully loaded with two drives
- High stability: active cooling + wide temperature range (-20℃ to 60℃), 7×24 capable
- AI smart storage: 4.0 TOPS for face grouping, photo de-duplication, video structuring
- High-speed transfer: LPDDR5X-5500 memory, dual SATA 3.0, USB3.2 at 5Gbps
- Native OS: ships with FN OS, a ready-to-use NAS system
Product Appearance
Port Overview
| Location | Ports |
|---|---|
| Front panel | USB 3.2 Type-C ×1 (5Gbps), power button, status LEDs |
| Rear panel | USB 3.2 Type-A ×2 (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1 ×1, Gigabit Ethernet ×1, DC power jack |
The 08A supports 2× SATA 3.0 bays (2.5″ / 3.5″ drives), usable as RAID or separate pools.
Next Steps
- Full specifications → 08A Hardware Specification
- First boot → 08A Quick Start
- Firmware and drawings → Downloads