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Asustor NAS Buying Guide 2026

Best value NAS for Plex and media — Drivestor, Nimbustor, Lockerstor and Flashstor series with built-in 2.5GbE, HDMI output and the feature-rich ADM operating system.

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Last updated: March 2026

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Why Buy Asustor from DeviceDeal?

Asustor builds some of the best-value NAS devices on the market, with standout Plex support, built-in 2.5GbE as standard and the intuitive ADM (Asustor Data Master) operating system. DeviceDeal is an authorised Australian reseller with competitive pricing and fast shipping.

Best Prices

Competitive pricing across the full Asustor NAS range — Drivestor, Nimbustor, Lockerstor and Flashstor.

Australian Stock

All products ship from our Australian warehouse. Same-day dispatch on orders before 2pm AEST.

Plex & Media Experts

We help customers choose the right Asustor NAS for Plex transcoding, media streaming and HDMI playback.

Full Range

From budget 2-bay Drivestor to all-NVMe Flashstor — every Asustor tier available in one place.

Top Picks

Hand-picked Asustor NAS models based on value, performance and popularity with Australian buyers.

Asustor AS5402T Nimbustor
Best Seller

AS5402T Nimbustor — 2-Bay Performance NAS

Our most popular Asustor NAS. Intel Celeron N5105 quad-core with hardware Plex transcoding, dual 2.5GbE ports and HDMI 2.0b output for direct 4K media playback. Ideal for home media servers and power users.

  • CPU: Intel Celeron N5105 (4-core, 2.9GHz burst)
  • RAM: 4GB DDR4 (expandable to 16GB)
  • Network: 2x 2.5GbE
  • Output: HDMI 2.0b (4K 60Hz)
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Asustor AS1102TL Drivestor
Budget Pick

AS1102TL Drivestor — 2-Bay Budget NAS

The most affordable way into the Asustor ecosystem. Realtek RTD1619B quad-core with 2.5GbE, perfect for personal file storage, backups and light Plex streaming. Whisper-quiet and ultra low-power.

  • CPU: Realtek RTD1619B (4-core, 1.7GHz)
  • RAM: 1GB DDR4
  • Network: 1x 2.5GbE
  • Power: Ultra low-power design
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Asustor FS6806X Flashstor
Performance Pick

FS6806X Flashstor — 6-Bay All-NVMe NAS

Purpose-built for creative professionals. Six M.2 NVMe slots powered by AMD Ryzen deliver blistering read/write speeds for video editing, photography workflows and high-speed backups. Dual 10GbE networking.

  • CPU: AMD Ryzen V3C14
  • Storage: 6x M.2 NVMe slots
  • Network: 2x 10GbE
  • Use case: Video editing, creative workflows
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Drivestor — Budget NAS Series

Affordable Storage Without Compromise

The Asustor Drivestor series is designed for first-time NAS buyers and home users who want reliable network storage at the lowest possible price. Every Drivestor model includes 2.5GbE as standard — something competitors charge a premium for.

  • Entry-level 2-bay: AS1102TL (Realtek RTD1619B, 1GB RAM) — the most affordable Asustor NAS. Ideal for personal file storage, Time Machine backups and light Plex streaming. Single 2.5GbE port for faster-than-gigabit transfers.
  • Upgraded 2-bay: AS3302T-V2 (Realtek RTD1619B, 2GB RAM) — double the RAM of the AS1102TL for better multitasking and Docker container support. Great for home users who want to run a few apps alongside file sharing.
  • 4-bay budget: AS3304T-V2 (Realtek RTD1619B, 2GB RAM) — four drive bays for RAID 5/6 data protection on a budget. Perfect for growing media libraries and small office backups.

All Drivestor models run the full ADM operating system with access to hundreds of apps from Asustor’s App Central, including Plex, Surveillance Center, Download Station and Docker.

Asustor Drivestor AS1102TL

Drivestor Series

 

Nimbustor — Performance NAS Series

The Sweet Spot for Plex & Power Users

The Nimbustor series hits the sweet spot between price and performance. Powered by Intel Celeron N5105 with hardware Plex transcoding, dual 2.5GbE and HDMI 2.0b output, these are the go-to NAS for media enthusiasts, gamers and home labs.

  • 2-bay performance: AS5402T (Celeron N5105, 4GB DDR4) — our best-selling Asustor NAS. Hardware Plex transcoding handles multiple 4K streams without breaking a sweat. Dual 2.5GbE ports with link aggregation for 5Gbps throughput. HDMI output lets you connect directly to your TV.
  • 4-bay performance: AS5404T (Celeron N5105, 4GB DDR4) — same powerful platform as the AS5402T with four drive bays for RAID 5 redundancy. Ideal for large Plex libraries, family media servers and small business file sharing.

Both Nimbustor models support up to 16GB RAM, run Docker natively, and feature Asustor’s gaming-inspired design with customisable LED lighting.

Asustor Nimbustor AS5404T

Nimbustor Series

 

Lockerstor — Premium NAS Series

Business-Grade Storage with 10GbE

The Lockerstor series is Asustor’s premium tier for businesses, creative teams and advanced home labs. With 10GbE networking, M.2 NVMe cache slots and powerful processors, Lockerstor delivers enterprise-level performance at a fraction of enterprise pricing.

  • 4-bay premium: AS6704T (Celeron N5105, 4GB DDR4) — four 3.5″ bays plus dual M.2 NVMe cache slots for SSD-accelerated reads and writes. Dual 2.5GbE ports with link aggregation. Ideal for SMBs and power users who need more than Nimbustor.
  • 6-bay powerhouse: AS6806T (AMD Ryzen V3C14) — six drive bays with AMD Ryzen power for demanding workloads. Dual 10GbE networking for direct-attach editing workflows. M.2 NVMe cache, ECC-capable RAM and MyArchive hot-swap bays for cold storage rotation.

Lockerstor models are perfect for Surveillance Center deployments (up to 64 cameras), virtualisation with VirtualBox, and high-throughput file serving for teams.

Asustor Lockerstor AS6704T

Lockerstor Series

 

Flashstor — All-NVMe NAS

Blazing-Fast NVMe for Creative Professionals

The Flashstor series is Asustor’s all-NVMe NAS line, purpose-built for workflows where traditional hard drives simply can’t keep up. Video editors, photographers, 3D artists and music producers benefit from sustained multi-gigabyte-per-second throughput with virtually zero latency.

  • 6-bay NVMe: FS6806X (AMD Ryzen V3C14, 6x M.2 NVMe) — six M.2 2280/2230 NVMe slots with dual 10GbE networking. Compact desktop form factor delivers workstation-class storage speeds for 4K/8K video editing and real-time collaboration.
  • 12-bay NVMe: FS6812X (AMD Ryzen V3C14, 12x M.2 NVMe) — twelve M.2 NVMe slots for massive all-flash storage pools. Dual 10GbE for multi-user editing environments. The ultimate NAS for creative studios and post-production houses.

Flashstor models are fanless-capable in low-load scenarios, support RAID 0/1/5/6/10 across NVMe drives, and run the full ADM ecosystem including Docker and Portainer for containerised workflows.

Asustor Flashstor FS6806X

Flashstor Series

 

Storage Expansion

Add More Drives Without Replacing Your NAS

When your Asustor NAS runs out of bays, the Xpanstor USB expansion unit lets you add more storage without migrating to a larger NAS.

  • 4-bay USB-C DAS: AS5004U (USB 3.2 Gen 2, 10Gbps) — connect to any Asustor NAS via USB-C to add four additional 3.5″ SATA drive bays. Supports individual, JBOD and RAID modes. Also works as a standalone DAS for PCs and Macs.

The Xpanstor is also useful as a MyArchive companion — swap drives in and out for offline cold storage, archival backups and media rotation.

Expansion Units

 

Recommended Bundles

Proven setups based on real customer use cases and our team’s recommendations.

Home Media Server

The ultimate Plex setup with 4K transcoding and HDMI direct playback.

Role Product Why
NAS AS5402T Celeron N5105 hardware Plex transcoding, HDMI out
Storage 2x WD Red Plus 4TB CMR drives optimised for NAS, RAID 1 mirror
Use case Plex + Jellyfin + Kodi Stream to TVs, phones and tablets via dual 2.5GbE

Creative Pro Studio

All-NVMe shared storage for video editing and photography workflows.

Role Product Why
NAS FS6806X 6x NVMe, dual 10GbE, AMD Ryzen
Storage 4x 2TB NVMe SSDs RAID 5 for speed + redundancy
Network 10GbE switch + DAC cables Direct-attach editing at 10Gbps

Small Office / SOHO

Reliable file sharing, backups and surveillance for small teams.

Role Product Why
NAS AS5404T 4-bay, Celeron N5105, dual 2.5GbE
Storage 4x WD Red Plus 8TB RAID 5 with 24TB usable, one-drive redundancy
Backup AS5004U Xpanstor USB expansion for offline backup rotation
Surveillance Asustor Surveillance Center Free 4-camera licence included with every NAS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ADM (Asustor Data Master)?
ADM is Asustor’s Linux-based NAS operating system. It provides a modern web-based interface for managing storage, users, apps, backups and surveillance. ADM includes App Central with hundreds of installable apps — including Plex, Docker, Portainer, Nextcloud, Surveillance Center and Download Station. It receives regular updates and is free to use on all Asustor NAS devices.
Does Asustor support Plex?
Yes — Asustor is widely regarded as the best NAS brand for Plex. The Nimbustor and Lockerstor series use Intel Celeron or AMD Ryzen processors with hardware transcoding, meaning they can transcode multiple 4K streams simultaneously. Even the budget Drivestor series can handle direct-play Plex streaming. Asustor also includes HDMI output on many models, allowing you to connect directly to a TV and use Plex, Kodi or Jellyfin without a separate streaming device.
What is the advantage of built-in 2.5GbE?
Every Asustor NAS includes at least one 2.5GbE Ethernet port as standard — 2.5x faster than traditional Gigabit Ethernet. This means file transfers max out at approximately 280MB/s instead of 112MB/s. For media streaming, backups and multi-user access, 2.5GbE makes a noticeable difference. Pair with a 2.5GbE switch and your entire network benefits from the speed boost without needing to re-cable.
How does Asustor compare to Synology and QNAP?
Asustor typically offers more hardware for the money than Synology — more RAM, faster processors and 2.5GbE included where Synology charges extra. Asustor’s Plex support and HDMI output are stronger than both competitors. Synology leads in software polish and ecosystem maturity. QNAP offers the widest hardware range but can be more complex. For home media, gaming and value-focused buyers, Asustor is often the best choice. For business-critical environments where software ecosystem matters most, Synology may be preferred.
What is the Flashstor best used for?
The Flashstor series (FS6806X and FS6812X) uses all-NVMe M.2 SSD storage instead of traditional hard drives. This delivers multi-gigabyte-per-second sequential speeds with virtually zero latency. Ideal use cases include 4K/8K video editing over 10GbE (edit directly from the NAS), photography workflows with large RAW files, virtual machine hosting, and any workload where IOPS and low latency matter more than raw capacity. Paired with dual 10GbE, the Flashstor can saturate the network connection for real-time collaborative editing.

Need Help Choosing Your Asustor NAS?

Our storage team can help you pick the right Asustor NAS for your needs — whether it’s a home Plex server, creative studio or business file server.

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