A powerful and versatile NAS, an excellent alternative
I recently opted for the ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen 2 AS5404T NAS, and I have to say I'm extremely happy with my choice. I've added 16GB of Crucial RAM, a 512GB NVMe SSD for caching, and four 4TB Seagate hard drives each. The whole thing works perfectly, delivering smooth, reliable performance.
ASUSTOR's operating system is really interesting, especially if you have some knowledge of Docker and Linux. It offers a multitude of possibilities for customising and optimising the use of the NAS, which is a real plus for advanced users. The available applications and integrated functions are both rich and varied, making this NAS very versatile.
Having already had experience with Synology and QNAP NAS, I find that the ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 is just as good. The build quality is solid, the user interface is intuitive, and the performance lives up to my expectations. What's more, support for virtualisation solutions and compatibility with various open source applications make this model particularly attractive for those who want to explore the possibilities of a NAS in greater depth.
In conclusion, I'd highly recommend the ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen 2 AS5404T to anyone looking for a robust, high-performance network storage solution with plenty of customisation options and excellent value for money.