Product Description
Qnap USB3.2 GEN1 AI ACCELERATOR ROCKCHIP RK1808 CORTEX-A35 1.6GHZ - QAI-U100
The QAI‑U100 is QNAP’s affordable AI edge accelerator module, designed to enhance image and video recognition capabilities in NAS devices. It plugs into either an M.2 PCIe Gen 2 x1 slot (B+M key) or, via USB 3.2 Gen 1, enabling up to 3 TOPS AI performance while minimizing CPU usage using its integrated NPU.
Key Benefits
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High-Efficiency AI Offload
Dedicate complex image recognition tasks to the NPU, freeing the NAS CPU and reducing system power consumption -
3 TOPS AI Power
Enables fast object and face recognition in applications like QNAP’s QuMagie photo management and AI Core services -
Flexible Compatibility
Can be inserted into M.2 or USB ports using the QAI‑U100 (USB form) or QAI‑U100 (M.2) variants—identical AI performance across both formats -
Easy Integration
Plug-and-play with QTS 5.2.1+ and QuTS hero h5.2.1+; works with AI Core v3.5.0+, Multimedia Console v2.7.0+, QuMagie 1.5.1+
Technical Specifications
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Processor (NPU): Rockchip RK1808 with dual Cortex‑A35 cores clocked at 1.6 GHz
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Interface Options:
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M.2 2280 B+M key — PCIe Gen 2 ×1
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USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type‑A
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Memory: 1 GB
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Performance: Up to 3 TOPS for efficient AI acceleration
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Thermal Design: Includes heatsink + thermal pad for reliable, sustained performance
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Dimensions (USB version): 92.5 × 29 × 11 mm
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Warranty: 1 year manufacturer's warranty