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The combination of a quad-core processor and dual channel memory provides the Asustor AS6204T with strong performance, with the NAS topping the 100MB/s mark in a number of our tests. Although the performance is very strong in most of the arrays tested with a good deal of consistency, there was a noticeable and sometimes very sharp fall-off in performance in RAID6 in some tests.
The list of features the AS6204T has makes it a useful tool in both the home and office environments. Data security is key in any office and from its dedicated hardware AES-NI encryption engine to the physical locks on the drive bay doors, Asustor has built in a good deal of protection for the AS6204T. In a similar vein, the various collections of data that can be stored using the MyArchive technology are protected by AES 256-bit encryption with an added level of security afforded by being able to use a USB device as a physical encryption key.
In the home, the AS6204T's 4K playback support and HDMI port make it an ideal central hub for a multimedia collection. Add in the host of streaming software that is available via the Asustor Portal (Google Chrome, Chromium Web, Netflix and YouTube, Boxee, XBMC and Kodi), with others available through the URL-Pack, and the multimedia capability is excellent.
In its multimedia guise, the AS6204T doesn't even need a PC to be powered up to use it. Just connect the NAS to an HDMI ready display and you can use it to watch videos or browse the internet.
For a four-bay NAS, the AS6402T is a pretty compact unit with good build quality. Asustor's ADM OS allows it to be setup quickly without too much fuss. The ADM software is one of the best NAS GUI's around and Asustor continually keep it updated, adding even more apps to the mightily impressive App Central portal.
You can buy the Asustor AS6204T 4-bay NAS from Overclockers UK for £449.99 inc VAT HERE.
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Pros:
- Latest Intel Celeron quad-core processor.
- Dual channel memory support.
- ADM 2.6 OS.
- Support for 10TB drives.
- Lockable drive bay doors.
- Generally very strong performance.
Cons:
- RAID 6 performance is a little weak in some areas.
Kitguru says: With a good mix of multimedia and security features, plus support for the latest 10TB hard drives, the Asustor AS6204T would make a powerful and feature-rich addition to either the home or office environment.
