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.
Last updated: March 2026
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.
Competitive pricing across the full Asustor NAS range — Drivestor, Nimbustor, Lockerstor and Flashstor.
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We help customers choose the right Asustor NAS for Plex transcoding, media streaming and HDMI playback.
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.
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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