Asustor AS6508T Lockerstor 8 8-Bay NAS Server Enclosure

Streamline performance and storage with the Lockerstor 8 8-Bay NAS Server Enclosure from Asustor. Designed to provide ample storage for enterprise environments, this NAS array enclosure features eight drive bays, each able to accommodate a 2.5 or 3.5″ SATA III drive. Utilizing a 2.1 GHz Intel ATOM C3538 Quad-Core CPU and 8GB of DDR4 RAM for responsive processing, this NAS also sports four RJ45 ports. Two of these ports support 10-Gigabit Ethernet and the other two support 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet. As a result, the Lockerstor is capable of delivering RAID 5 read and write speeds up to 2348 and 1040 Mb/s using 10GbE and up to 565 and 553 Mb/s with 2.5GbE. Additional supported RAID modes include RAID 0, 1, 6, and 10, as well as Single and JBOD modes. Hot spares are also supported.

In addition to its four RJ45 ports, this NAS also boasts two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports for connecting peripherals or expansions. And speaking of expansion, users can also take advantage two empty M.2 PCIe 2280 SSD bays to install their own cache drives, resulting in faster performance. In addition to 256-bit AES encryption, the Asustor Lockerstor 8 also features external protections made to withstand drops and burns. Boasting two 120mm fans with WPM control, this NAS also incorporates taller heatsinks for better heat dissipation over older server models. Running on Asustor’s ADM 3.4 OS, the Lockerstor also supports Windows, MacOS, UNIX, and Linux systems. In addition to supporting a range of featured and mobile apps, the Lockerstor 8 can support up to 4096 accounts, 512 separate groups, 512 shared folders, and 512 concurrent connections.

Dual 10- and 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The Lockerstor 8 features dual Intel 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports as well as dual Realtek 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ports. With a managed switch that supports multiple speeds, take advantage of up to 20 Gb/s of speed with both 10-Gigabit ports or up to 5 Gb/s on both 2.5-Gigabit ports. SSD Cache Users can take advantage of two SSD slots to install cache drives, available separately. Increasing performance over HDD-only caching by up to 60%, this alternative cache method can also be faster and more economical than an all-SSD storage array. Room to Grow The Lockerstor 8 supports online capacity expansion, allowing for the flexible purchase of enterprise storage equipment when requirements grow. Cooling Design The Lockerstor utilizes PWM fans with smart speed controls and heatsinks with push-pin mounting to provide airflow, ensuring stability and maintaining performance even under high loads. The Lockerstor’s 10 design features heatsinks that are taller than previous models to deliver more efficient cooling and heat dissipation. DDR4 RAM The Lockerstor 8 comes with 8GB of DDR4 RAM and can be upgraded up to 32GB. DDR4 RAM provides up to 30% greater performance than DDR3 while also lowering energy requirements by 40%. 24/7 Reliability and Durability Designed for 24/7 use, this storage array has undergone rigorous tests, such as drop tests and burn tests to ensure durability in extreme conditions. Heatsinks were added to sensitive components to dissipate heat, helping to maintain the longevity of the device.