Asustor AS6508T Lockerstor 8

Asustor Lockerstor 8 (AS6508T)

Overview

Shift into overdrive with dual Intel 10GbE, M.2 SSD Cache and 2.5GbE!

• Intel Denverton-based Atom C3538 Quad-Core CPU
• 8GB DDR4-2133 SO-DIMM - 30% faster than DDR3
• Dual Intel 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports - Supports up to 20 Gbps under Link Aggregation
• Dual Realtek 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ports - Supports up to 5 Gbps under Link Aggregation
• Supports 8x 3" SATA hard drives
• Dual M.2 NVMe SSD ports for fast caching
• Supports an extra 128 TB with the AS6004U
• Thumbscrews for easy M.2 SSD installation
• Supports Wake on LAN and Wake on WAN
• Efficient cooling design
• Best in class three year warranty

Dual 10 and 2.5 Gigabit ports. Faster than ever.

The all new Lockerstor series of NAS feature 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 gbps of speed with both 10-Gigabit ports or up to 5 gbps on both 2.5-Gigabit ports.

Link Aggregation (RAID 5)

Windows sequential read and write

10 GbE

• 2,348 MB/S Read
• 1,040 MB/S Write

2.5 GbE

• 565 MB/S Read
• 553 MB/S Write

SSD Cache

The recently updated ADM features an updated Linux Kernel and additional performance enhancements. The Lockerstor series introduce M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD caching increasing performance.

1. Lockerstor NVMe SSD caching increases performance by up to 60%.

2. Lockerstor NVMe SSD caching is faster than if all bays were filled with SATA SSDs while remaining cheaper.

With dual 10-Gigabit Ethernet, bottlenecks on NVMe SSDs have been lifted, making the Lockerstor one of the fastest NAS devices ever.

Thumbscrews for easy M.2 SSD installation

Regular screws are difficult to handle

Thumbscrews are easier to manipulate

Two M.2 2280, 2260 or 2242 slots supporting NVMe and AHCI SSDs

Eight Bays with Flexible M.2 SSD Caching

The AS6508T is a cost-effective large capacity NAS designed for enterprise environments.The AS6508T supports online capacity expansion, allowing for the flexible purchase of enterprise storage equipment. When your budget and storage requirements are smaller, you can purchase a smaller number of hard disks. Additional disks can be purchased as your storage requirements grow. Combined with ASUSTORs MyArchive storage technology, this allows you to effectively achieve unlimited storage.

Powerful and high efficient cooling design

The Lockerstor utilizes PWM fans with smart speed controls and heatsinks with push-pin mounting to achieve optimal airflow, enhancing stability and maintaining high performance even under high loads.

The Lockerstors improved design features improved heatsinks that are taller than previous models to ensure even more efficient cooling and heat dissipation.

Easily upgrade memory by opening the chassis.

The Lockerstor comes with 8 Gigabytes 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

All ASUSTOR NAS are designed for and are suitable for 24/7 use. ASUSTOR NAS devices have also undergone rigorous tests, such as drop tests and burn tests to test durability in extreme conditions. Heatsinks were added to sensitive components to dissipate heat, helping to maintain the longevity of the device.

Protected From the Inside and Out

Protect your data from loss, damage and attacks with the Nimbustor 2 and 4. A Nimbustor is better protected by running the Linux-based ADM, employing a built-in firewall, ClamAV Antivirus, MyArchive and ADMs various backup tools help protect ransomware even better.

Network Attack Protection

• Firewall
• ADM Defender

Secure Data Transmission

• VPN connection
• SSL certificate connection
• Automatic logout

Internal Data

• MyArchive offline backup
• AES-256 folder encryption
• Antivirus software - ClamAV

Access Control

• File/folder/app isolation
• 2-Step Verification
• Wake-on-LAN (WOL)
• Wake-on-WAN (WAN)

Wake Up From Anywhere

The Lockerstor 8 and 10 feature Wake on WAN technology. No specialized equipment or settings are needed to wake the NAS. Simply use ASUSTORs wide variety of mobile apps, including but not limited to AiMaster, AiMusic, AiVideos and AiData to turn the NAS on or off remotely. Wake on WAN helps protect data by keeping the NAS powered off when not in use; thereby helping to prevent attacks, protects data integrity by remaining powered off during power failures and Wake on WAN also saves electricity, making for an even more efficient NAS.

Use mobile apps like AiMaster to power the NAS on or off.

Helps prevent attacks and protect data.

Power outage management

Saves electricity

Protected From Ransomware

The Lockerstor comes with the most up-to-date version of ADM to help protect against ransomware attacks. With Snapshot Center and Btrfs providing efficient snapshots to easily restore lost data. Other security features found on the Lockerstor are the ability to create one or more replacement administrator accounts, a firewall by ADM Defender that features black and white lists and the ability to change default ports, disable SSH and Terminal to prevent remote attacks. MyArchive cold storage hard drive security can also be increased by implementing AES 256bit encryption.

Comprehensive Backup Solutions

ASUSTORs comprehensive backup solution provides more than twelve backup options, including, but not limited to Amazon S3, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Onedrive. ASUSTOR Backup Plan for Windows as well as Time Machine for macOS provide easy backups for desktop and laptops while MyArchive removable hard drives provide long term storage. Btrfs is now supported and with Snapshot Center, can take snapshots of your information in the event of unintentional modification. Restore previous versions easily with Snapshot Center.

Cross-Platform Multi-User Access

The ASUSTOR NAS provides seamless cross-platform and multi-user access, allowing you to easily connect to your NAS from Windows, Mac OS X or Unix-like operating systems no matter if you are using a PC, notebook, tablet or smartphone.

Snapshot Center

Snapshot Center is a new feature for ASUSTOR NAS devices to utilize Btrfs and iSCSI volumes to take snapshots of the information inside a NAS. Snapshot Center supports up to 256 snapshots of a volume and can be done every five minutes, creating a backup that can be restored easily if data is damaged or lost.

ASUSTOR EZ Sync

1. All new UI. Simpler and easier to operate. View NAS information quickly.
2. More complete settings - offering detailed folder lists. Easily select folders and files not in a folder.
3. Notifications for abnormal status
4. Support 2-step verification increase account safety.
5. Improve NAS connecting and file sync system stability for better user experience.

File Editing and Project Collaboration

NextCloud and OnlyOffice make collaborating on projects easier than ever by creating a cloud office suite for offices to work on documents, spreadsheets, presentations and more.

Exclusive MyArchive Cold Backup Technology Unlimited Capacity Expansion

MyArchive cold backup technology turns NAS hard disks into removable storage archives. Directly insert a MyArchive hard disk into the NAS to easily access, backup and share terabytes of content.

Virtual Applications with Virtualbox

Deploy all kinds of operating systems to your NAS.

ADM 3.4 brings a newer Linux Kernel, providing better system security and stability.

Portainer Easy Docker Deployments

Even more possibilities for ADM with Portainer for Docker images. With thousands of images, Portainer can download and deploy more types of programs than ever before. Portainer is incredibly user friendly and employs a graphical interface to make docker images easier to deploy than ever.

Comprehensive Surveillance System

The powerful ASUSTOR NAS provides optimal reliability for home and SMB users looking to set up a surveillance system. 4 free camera channels are offered, making it an extremely cost-effective surveillance solution for users with smaller demands. For users with larger demands, the number of camera channels can be expanded up to 64 via purchasable camera licenses. After installing Surveillance Center and its corresponding mobile app AiSecure, users will also be able to stream live surveillance feeds to their smartphones while on the go, keeping an eye on their most valued assets from anywhere.

ASUSTOR Live

Your own streaming center. Stream your from a phone or tablet as well as a computer to multiple streaming platforms, Including, but not limited to YouTube, Twitch, Mixer or RTMP compatible platforms. Unlike services like restream.io, ASUSTOR Live doesnt require fees to operate to stream to multiple platforms and channels which saves you money and streaming resources. Recordings can be safely saved to your NAS for future use.

Enterprise Versatility

ASUSTOR NAS offers rich variety of services for business users. For the price of one NAS you can create a multifunctional server that is worth much more.

App Central

Unleash the unlimited potential of ASUSTOR NAS. The applications that come pre-installed with each ASUSTOR NAS device are just the beginning. At your convenience, you can browse through and download any applications that pique your interest from App Central. Whether your interests lie in business, website construction or even digital home entertainment, App Central has got you covered. With over 200 unique Apps, App Central provides you with the boundless variety of applications that you require to satisfy your digital lifestyle needs. Explore the unlimited potential of ASUSTOR NAS devices while creating a personalized NAS device for yourself.

Mobile Apps

ASUSTORs exclusive EZ Connect technology allows you to connect to your NAS from anywhere with your Mobile device in order to access and share your files. ASUSTOR mobile apps provide pass code lock functions in order to protect your privacy and data. You can also make use of HTTPS connections for even more added security.

First-Class Product Warranty

All ASUSTOR NAS products come with a 3-year warranty. ASUSTOR continues to make customer service a priority in providing the highest standard of after-sales service and technical support.

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