Olares is the operating system that runs on the device. It is an open-source operating system optimized for running local AI agents, LLMs, and self-hosted services. You can check out our repo on GitHub: https://github.com/beclab/Olares.

Olares One is a dedicated personal cloud device designed for local AI. It integrates workstation-grade hardware with Olares OS, an open-source operating system that allows you to run AI agents and store data on hardware you physically control.

A personal cloud is a private infrastructure that replicates the utility of public cloud services such as anywhere-access to files and computing power but runs entirely on your own hardware to ensure data sovereignty.

Olares One is designed to operate quietly even under load. In lab testing, the device generates 19dB when idle and remains under 39dB under maximum load.

The device consumes 30W in standby. Under load, the GPU power depends on your selected mode:

- Silent Mode: GPU 95W
- Performance Mode: GPU 175W

When the CPU is fully utilized on its own, power consumption reaches 120W. During combined maximum load, the system balances power distribution with the CPU operating at 55W and the GPU at 175W.

The thermal design is engineered to sustain these performance levels.

The device includes the following physical ports:

- 1 × Thunderbolt 5 with 80 Gbps bandwidth
- 1 × RJ45 Ethernet at 2.5 Gbps
- 1 × USB-A 3.2 Gen2 with 10 Gbps speed
- 1 × HDMI 2.1 with 48 Gbps bandwidth

Olares One is a personal cloud solution rather than a traditional personal computer.

A personal cloud runs as a stable, external service accessible anytime from any device, whereas a PC is client-based software designed for direct interaction via monitor and keyboard.

Specifically, Olares One utilizes the NVIDIA CUDA stack on x86 architecture. This ensures broad compatibility with standard open-source AI applications, avoiding the adaptation challenges often found in ARM-based AI PCs or devices without CUDA support.

And Olares OS simplifies local AI with one-click deployment and workflow integration, distinct from the manual software management typical of standard PCs.

Yes. You can modify the hardware through several internal slots and expansion ports:

- Storage: The motherboard includes two PCIe SSD slots (one PCIe 4.0 and one PCIe 5.0). The preinstalled 2TB SSD occupies the PCIe 4.0 slot, leaving the second slot available for system storage expansion via LVM or for a dual-boot configuration.

- Memory: The RAM capacity can be upgraded to a maximum of 128GB.

- External graphics & displays: The Thunderbolt 5 port supports eGPU enclosures for connecting external graphics cards. It also supports docking stations to connect up to two external monitors simultaneously (up to 8K resolution), with video output handled by the RTX 5090 Mobile.

No. Olares OS and all future system updates are completely free.

Yes. You can mount your NAS to Olares One as an SMB share. Olares can then index, sort, and process the photos and videos stored on the NAS via apps like Immich.

Yes. You can connect a monitor to play directly via Steam, or use it as a game server to stream titles to your laptop, TV, or phone via Moonlight.

Yes. For users who only need to run occasional Windows applications, we recommend installing the Windows app from the Olares Market. This runs a virtual machine accessible via RDP, which provides a seamless remote desktop experience when used with the built-in VPN.

Alternatively, you can install a second internal drive for a dual-boot setup or completely replace Olares OS with a native Windows installation.