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ASUSTOR Nimbustor 2 AS5202T

Barebone Server NAS 2 bays - Intel Celeron J4005 Dual-Core 2.0 GHz RAM 2 GB Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 GbE

Last price 334€94
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Overview

Nimbustor 2: ultra-fast NAS for gamers and streamers

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.

Do more with Nimbustor 2

This Nimbustor 2 NAS is packed with powerful components and features to help you do everything faster, judge for yourself:

  • Intel Celeron dual core processor - 30% faster than the previous generation.
  • 2 GB of DDR4-2400 - 30% faster than DDR3
  • Two low-latency 2.5 GbE ports - up to 5 Gbps under link aggregation.
  • Up to 28 TB. Store live streams on your NAS
  • Transcendental 4K experience
  • Best-in-class three-year warranty

Dual-Core 2Ghz CPU and 2GB DDR4 RAM

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%.

2.5 GbE Gigabit Ethernet

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.

4K HDR experience

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.

Complete backup solution

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.

Specifications
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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

Product referenced on 27 May 2019

Customer reviews
Global rating
8/10
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  • by JohannyE
    Posted on 2 Nov 2022
    Bought on 5 Oct 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8

    Very good material

    This is my very first NAS. The finish is superb, the installation easy. I would recommend

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  • by JeanB
    Posted on 25 May 2022
    Bought on 24 Apr 2022 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 6

    Great SIN, but...

    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.

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  • by BenoitL
    Posted on 30 Aug 2019
    Bought on 1 Aug 2019 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10

    Very favourable opinion

    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.

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  • by VivienL
    Posted on 28 Jun 2019
    Bought on 29 May 2019 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 8

    Previous MAj

    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!

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  • by VivienL
    Posted on 19 Jun 2019
    Bought on 29 May 2019 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 8

    Feedback after 15 days of setup/use

    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.

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