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This is my very first NAS. The finish is superb, the installation easy. I would recommend
TheASUSTOR AS5202T is a powerful 2-bay NAS server equipped with an Intel Dual-Core 2.0 GHz processor, 2 GB DDR4 RAM and 2.5 GbE Gigabit Ethernet network connectivity. It can accommodate 2 hard disks or SSDs (2.5" or 3.5"), has 3 USB 3.0 ports and an HDMI 2.0a output. With its impressive multimedia capabilities and blistering performance, it's a first-class storage and streaming solution for gamers, streamers and fans of 4K UHD content.
This Nimbustor 2 NAS is packed with powerful components and features to help you do everything faster, judge for yourself:
The quality and power of components are essential to the smooth running of any computer. The Nimbustor 2 NAS uses the Intel Gemini Lake Celeron J4005 Dual Core CPU, which is 30% faster than Apollo Lake CPUs. The Celeron J4005 also doubles the on-chip cache to 4MB, making the Nimbustor 2 one of the fastest NAS devices ever designed. The Nimbustor 2 comes with 2 GB of DDR4 RAM, expandable to 8 GB. DDR4 RAM offers up to 30% better performance than DDR3, while reducing power requirements by 40%.
Ultra-fast network connection and bandwidth aggregation are major assets for a NAS server, and Nimbustor 2 is equipped with two 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports. Get up to 150% higher performance than Gigabit Ethernet with compatible hardware and up to 5 Gbps using link aggregation.ASUSTOR NAS devices can also record live streams in up to 4K HDR resolution and save them directly to the NAS, without affecting gaming performance. For gamers without large hard drive storage capacities, LAN parties and internet cafes, ADM offers iSCSI to store less demanding titles so they can be played simultaneously on multiple devices.
The Nimbustor features HDMI 2.0a with 10Kbit 4K hardware decoding and VP9 10bit Profile2 for a smoother experience and reduced CPU usage. Use Plex Pass or a third-party player to play 4K HDR video.ASUSTOR NAS devices are designed for 24/7 operation and have undergone rigorous drop and burn testing, while high-quality internal heatsinks efficiently dissipate heat from sensitive components to preserve longevity. ASUSTOR is number 1 in quality and backs this up with the longest warranty in the industry - a three-year manufacturer's warranty.
ASUSTOR's full backup solution offers over twelve backup options including Amazon S3, Dropbox, Google Drive and Onedrive. ASUSTOR's Backup Plan for Windows and Time Machine for macOS offer easy backups for desktops and laptops, while MyArchive removable hard drives provide cold storage. The Btrfs format, now supported with Snapshot Center, allows you to create snapshots. In the event of unintentional changes, you can easily restore previous versions with Snapshot Center.
General information |
Product name |
ASUSTOR Nimbustor 2 AS5202T |
Brand |
ASUSTOR | |
Model |
AS5202T | |
Processor |
CPU frequency |
2 GHz |
Memory size |
2 GB | |
Memory type |
DDR4 | |
Network |
Network standard(s) |
2 X 2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE) |
Network connector(s) |
2 X 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet - RJ45 Female | |
Wake On LAN |
Yes | |
DLNA certification |
Yes | |
Storage |
Capacity |
0 GB |
Internal interface |
2 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3) | |
Hard drive format |
2" 1/2 | |
3" 1/2 | ||
Hard drive |
Without hard drive | |
Number of discs |
0 | |
Max number of discs |
2 | |
RAID supported |
Yes | |
Supported RAID Modes |
0 | |
1 | ||
JBOD | ||
File system |
NTFS | |
HFS+ | ||
FAT32 | ||
Ext4 | ||
Ext3 | ||
Btrfs | ||
Connector(s) |
1 X HDMI 2.0 Female | |
3 X USB 3.0 | ||
Compatibility |
Server functions |
Web |
Video surveillance | ||
Photo | ||
Multimedia | ||
iTunes | ||
Printing | ||
FTP | ||
Windows ADS |
Yes | |
iSCSI (SCSI encapsulation) |
Yes | |
Download without PC |
Yes | |
Scalable |
No | |
Supported OS |
Windows Server 2012 | |
Microsoft Windows 8 | ||
Microsoft Windows 7 | ||
Mac OS X 10.6 or higher | ||
Windows Server 2008 | ||
FreeBSD | ||
Linux | ||
Windows Vista | ||
Windows 2003 Server | ||
Windows XP | ||
Physical characteristics |
Rackable |
No |
Sound level |
18.6 dB | |
Consumption |
17 W | |
Width |
114 mm | |
Height |
170 mm | |
Depth |
230 mm | |
Weight |
1.6 kg | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years |
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions |
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Product referenced on 27 May 2019
This is my very first NAS. The finish is superb, the installation easy. I would recommend
A great NAS that works very well and is very fast. As long as you stick to the primary function of a NAS, namely network storage, SUPER, 5 stars.
I'm not sure if it's a good idea to have a NAS, but it's a good idea to have a NAS that's not a good NAS. It's a good NAS, but it's not a good NAS, and it's not a good NAS.
In short, for Mr. Everyman a NAS is only made to have a network storage. For the rest, good luck, because in 80% of the cases you can't even count on the software help files which are too succinct.
The problem is the same everywhere, regardless of the brand of NAS!
I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but I'm sure it will be.
After a long series of NAS tests, I finally found the one that suits me. It is beautifully finished, rich in various applications and functional.
I've been using it for a while now and I'm not sure if it's the right one for me, but it's a good one.
For video streaming it works very well with my DVD quality files, but I have no feedback for 720p, 1080p and 4K videos.
I can only recommend this product.
MY EXPECTATIONS
A sharing centre
A multimedia centre
MY INSTALLATION
PC: Asus ROG G751
NAS: Asustor AS5202T
TV: Panasonic EZ950
Network : Freebox Delta Server in ADSL2 and RJ45 connection in 1Gbps
SATISFIED
Aesthetic box
Interface : nice
Asustor tutorials on the web
SondsGood : Very good
Photo Gallery : Very good
Plex TV+Plex Media Server on PC : Works very well with movies up to 1080p.
Plex Media Server on PC and movies stored on the AS5202T
AiData : Works well although it does not give access to data on the mobile.
AiFoto : Works well
AiMusic : Works well
AiRemote : Troubleshoot for Asustor portal
AiVideo+VLC on mobile : Works well up to 1080p
EZ Sync : After a reinstallation, it works.
EZ Connect : After a reinstallation, it works.
ASUSTOR Backup Plan : I don't use it yet
ASUSTOR Download Assistant : working
TO BE SET UP
Austor Control Center : recognized my NAS at first. A network problem prevents me from finding it through this interface.
Plex TV+plex Media Server on NAS: a change in my Plex settings allows me to play 90% of my movies properly up to 1080p.
NOT SATISFIED
LooksGood: Library functional but unable to play my movies up to 1080p.
Asustor Portal+Looksgood+TV : can't play my movies up to 1080p
Asustor Portal+ Plex+ TV : slow interface, many error messages
LooksGood Transcoding : from what I tried, the result is bad.
OVERVIEW
90% satisfied with my purchase. Only two problems with IP settings and multimedia playback remain to be solved. I recommend this equipment!
MY EXPECTATIONS
A sharing centre
A multimedia centre
MY INSTALLATION
PC: Asus ROG G751
NAS: Asustor AS5202T
TV: Panasonic EZ950
Network : Freebox Delta Server in ADSL2 and RJ45 connection in 1Gbps
SATISFIED
Aesthetic box
Interface : nice
Asustor tutorials on the web
SondsGood : Very good
Photo Gallery : Very good
Plex TV+Plex Media Server on PC : Works very well with movies up to 1080p.
Plex Media Server on PC and movies stored on the AS5202T
AiData : Works well although it does not give access to data on the mobile.
AiFoto : Works well
AiMusic : Works well
AiRemote : Troubleshoot for Asustor portal
AiVideo+VLC on mobile : Works well up to 1080p
TO SET UP
Austor Control Center : recognized my NAS at first. A network problem prevents me from finding it through this interface.
EZ Sync : Worked at first. A setup problem to solve.
EZ Connect: Worked fine at first. Does not want to run anymore.
NOT SATISFIED
LooksGood: Library working but cannot play my movies up to 1080p.
Asustor Portal+Looksgood+TV: Can't play my movies up to 1080p
Asustor Portal+ Plex+ TV : slow interface, many error messages
Plex TV+plex Media Server on NAS : can't play my movies up to 1080p
Transcoding LooksGood : Disgusting
OVERVIEW
Satisfied with everything but very disappointed with the movie part which does not meet my expectations. I have to use the Plex Media Server on my PC to have a smooth user experience. As it stands, I would not recommend this NAS as a standalone video centre.