ASUSTOR Lockerstor NAS AS6704T v2 4-Bay

The ASUSTOR Lockerstor NAS AS6704T v2 is a high-performance 4-bay network attached storage solution designed for small and medium businesses, creative professionals, and power users. Powered by an Intel Celeron N5105 quad-core processor and 4GB DDR4 RAM (expandable to 16GB), it delivers exceptional speed for file sharing, backup, virtualization, and multimedia streaming. With four 3.5"/2.5" SATA drive bays and four M.2 NVMe SSD slots, the AS6704T v2 offers flexible storage configurations and up to 88TB raw capacity. Dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports ensure fast network connectivity, while HDMI 2.0b output enables direct 4K H.265 transcoding and display. The unit runs on ASUSTOR ADM, providing a user-friendly interface and comprehensive app ecosystem.

Advantages

This NAS stands out for its powerful Intel Celeron N5105 processor, which handles intensive tasks like 4K video transcoding, virtualization, and database operations with ease. The inclusion of four M.2 NVMe slots allows for ultra-fast cache or storage pools, significantly boosting I/O performance. Dual 2.5GbE ports provide high-speed network access and support link aggregation for increased throughput. The compact desktop form factor fits seamlessly into any office or home environment, and the 3-year warranty offers peace of mind.

Suitable for

• Small and medium businesses requiring reliable file sharing and backup
• Creative professionals needing fast storage for video editing and media production
• Home users with high-demand multimedia libraries and 4K streaming
• Virtualization environments supporting VMware, Citrix, Hyper-V, and Docker

Key specifications

• Processor: Intel Celeron N5105 Quad-Core (2.0 GHz, up to 2.9 GHz)
• Memory: 4GB DDR4 SO-DIMM (expandable to 16GB)
• Drive Bays: 4 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD
• M.2 Slots: 4 x M.2 PCIe Gen3 x1 NVMe SSD
• Network: 2 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
• USB: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A
• Video Output: 1 x HDMI 2.0b
• RAID: Single, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
• Max Raw Capacity: 88TB (4 x 22TB HDDs)
• Operating System: ASUSTOR ADM
• File System: EXT4, Btrfs
• Power Consumption: 27.7W (operation)
• Warranty: 3 Years

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair the AS6704T v2 with NAS-grade hard drives and consider adding M.2 NVMe SSDs for caching. Use the dual 2.5GbE ports with a compatible switch to maximize network speed. Regularly update ADM and apps to ensure security and access to new features.