Asustor
The Asustor Lockerstor 8 (AS6508T) is an enterprise‑grade 8‑bay NAS with dual native 10 GbE and 2.5 GbE ports, Intel Atom C3538 processor, and optional NVMe caching, targeting SMBs and creative professionals needing high‑speed, scalable storage.
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$983.99
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$1,069.45
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$929.99
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$1,359.00
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Best For
SMBs and creative professionals who need fast 10 GbE file transfers, virtual machine or Docker hosting, and scalable storage; IT departments managing multiple networks; power users building a homelab with enterprise‑grade requirements.
Not Ideal For
Users who prioritize tool‑less drive installation, prefer ZFS over Btrfs, need direct HDMI or eSATA media playback, or have a very tight budget.
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the AS6508T for its forward‑looking networking suite, solid internal design, quiet cooling and generous warranty, while noting the lack of early NVMe caching benchmarks and initial omission of power‑draw data. Overall they view it as a strong, enterprise‑oriented NAS with a few minor gaps in testing coverage.
What Users Say
Everyday users appreciate the high‑speed 10 GbE connectivity, noticeable performance gains from NVMe caching, and the sturdy chassis, but repeatedly mention a sluggish web UI and the inconvenience of screw‑mounted drive trays. The price is generally seen as justified for the feature set, though some wish for better value.
Common Complaints
Sluggish ADM web interface, screw‑required drive trays, limited publicly available NVMe caching performance data, and occasional concerns about price versus performance.
What People Are Saying
“"perfect" for his dual-network home office setup”
How It Compares
vs. Synology RS1221+
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Disadvantages
Choose the RS1221+ for a smoother UI and app ecosystem if 10 GbE is not required.
vs. QNAP TS-464
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Select the TS‑464 for multimedia flexibility, but opt for the AS6508T when native 10 GbE and higher capacity are priorities.
