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Why ASUSTOR?
| In the wake of technological advancements, information and data are becoming digitized in ever-increasing amounts, creating so-called "digital assets". Following increasing demand and the above-mentioned technological advancements, digital assets are continually growing at an exceptionally rapid rate. Ensuring the security of these digital assets, simplifying their management, and lowering the TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) are becoming important issues in the IT field for both individuals and businesses alike. | |
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ASUSTOR NAS devices are able to provide optimal data protection through RAID technology. A diverse array of automatic backup solutions are also supported, guaranteeing the security of your data. Seamless cross-platform file sharing allows you to easily connect to your NAS device no matter if you are using Windows, Mac OS, or Unix-like operating systems. When paired with mobile applications (iOS and Android), ASUSTOR's exclusive Cloud Connect™ technology lets you access the data from your NAS device from almost anywhere on the planet. |
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| Additionally, our NAS devices can also be used with virtual environments such as VMware, Citrix and Hyper-V. They also support the use of NFS and iSCSI in the creation of shared storage for virtual environments, making them an ideal alternative to SAN. ASUSTOR NAS devices are able to offer both flexible and cost-effective storage solutions, making them a must-have for your virtualization infrastructure. | |
Your Data is Safe with Us
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You no longer need to worry about accidentally losing your vital documents. ASUSTOR NAS devices provide you with a complete host of data protection and backup solutions to look after your most important information, creating a stress free and liberating user experience.
Using backup utilities such as Backup Plan and Apple Time Machine you can easily backup data from a Windows PC or Mac directly onto an ASUSTOR NAS device. ASUSTOR NAS devices also offer a variety of different RAID configurations, allowing you to select the most appropriate configuration for your security needs. |
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| Moreover, our NAS devices also support a multitude of two-way sync and backup options. Besides backing up your data onto a NAS device, you can also further back up the data from a NAS device onto other devices. ASUSTOR NAS devices support backup via the cloud, external hard drive, Rsync and FTP. In the unfortunate event of a disaster, you will be able to recover and restore your data with the utmost speed, thereby helping you to avoid the damage that can be caused by lost data. | |
iSCSI and Virtualization
| ASUSTOR recognizes that stable and efficient shared storage is a must for your virtual environment. The supported use of iSCSI and NFS allows you to seamlessly integrate with any existing IT environments. Additionally, all ASUSTOR NAS devices are verified as VMware, Citrix and Hyper-V ready, providing you with a flexible and cost-efficient virtual storage solution. | |
The iSCSI features supported by ASUSTOR NAS devices include:- LUN Mapping - LUN Masking - ISO File Mounting - MPIO & MCS Support - Persistent (SCSI-3) Reservations |
Cross-platform File Sharing
ASUSTOR NAS devices provide seamless cross-platform file sharing, allowing you to easily connect to your NAS device no matter if you are using Windows, Mac OS, or Unix-like operating systems. The transfer protocols that you may use to connect to an ASUSTOR NAS device are as follows:Windows: CIFS/SMB, FTP and WebDAV Mac OS X: AFP, SMB, NFS, FTP and WebDAV Linux: NFS, SMB, FTP and WebDAV Additionally, ASUSTOR NAS devices feature our Network Recycle Bin. Any files you delete will be moved to the Recycle Bin, allowing you to restore any accidentally deleted files. Transfer protocols supported by the Recycle Bin include: CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP and File Explorer. |
Unleash Unlimited Potential
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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 peak your interest from App Central. App Central allows you to explore the unlimited potential of ASUSTOR NAS devices while creating a personalized NAS device for yourself. Whether your interests lie in business, website construction or even digital home entertainment, App Central provides you with the boundless variety of applications that you require to satisfy your digital lifestyle needs. |
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Features
Hardware & Packaging
Hardware Specifications
- CPU: Intel® Atom™ 2.13 GHz Dual-Core Processor
- Memory: 1GB SO-DIMM DDR3 (Expandable. Max. 3GB) Installation Guide
- HDD: 2.5" / 3.5" SATA or SSD x 8¹ Compatibility
- Expansion: USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 4, eSATA x 2
- Network: Gigabit Ethernet x 2
- LCD Panel
- Output: HDMI (1.4) x 1
- System Fan: 120mm x 2
- Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V AC
- Certification: FCC, CE, VCCI, BSMI, C-TICK
Operation
- Power Consumption: 46W (Operation); 32.3W (Disk Hibernation); 1.4W (Sleep Mode)
- Noise Level: 28.2 dB(A)
- Operation Temperature: 5°C~35°C (40°F~95°F)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
Eco-Friendly Design
- System Sleep Mode (S3)
- Auto-Standby for Both Internal and External Disks
- Auto Fan Control
- LED Night Mode
- Power Schedule: On, Off, Restart, and Sleep
Size and Weight
Software & Features
Operating System
- ADM 1.0 Onwards
- Built-in App Central for Various Apps
Supported OS
- Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2012
- Mac OS X 10.6 Onwards
- UNIX, Linux, and BSD
Supported Languages
- Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Русский, 日本語, 한글, 简体中文, 繁體中文
Supported Browsers
- Internet Explorer 9 Onwards
- FireFox
- Chrome
- Safari
Network Protocols
- CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, Rsync, SSH, SFTP, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPS
File System
- Internal Disk: EXT4
- External Disk: FAT32, NTFS, EXT3, EXT4, HFS+
Storage Management
- Support Multiple Volumes with Spare Disks
- Volume Type: Single disk, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
- Support for Online RAID Level Migration
- Support for Online RAID Capacity Expansion
iSCSI
- Maximum Targets: 256
- Maximum LUNs: 256
- Target Masking
- LUN Mapping
- ISO File Mounting
- Supports MPIO & MCS
- Persistent (SCSI-3) Reservations
Disk Management
- Scheduled Bad Block Scans
- Scheduled S.M.A.R.T Scans
Network
- TCP/IP (IPv4 & IPv6)
- Link Aggregation: Supports 802.3ad and Six Other Modes for Load Balancing and/or Network Failover
- Jumbo Frame (MTU)
- VLAN
- ASUSTOR Cloud Connect
- Wireless Network²
- DDNS and EZ-RouterCompatibility
Backup Solutions
- Rsync (Remote Sync) Backup
- Cloud Backup
- FTP Backup
- External Backup
- One Touch Backup
System Administration
- Log Type: System Log, Connection Log, File Access Log
- Real-time Online User Monitor
- Real-time System Monitor
- Network Recycle Bin
- User Quota
- Virtual Drive (ISO Mounting, Maximum 16)
- UPS SupportCompatibility
Access Control
- Maximum Number of Users: 4096
- Maximum Number of Groups: 512
- Maximum Number of Shared Folders: 512
- Maximum Number of Concurrent Connections: 512
- Supports Windows Active Directory
Security
- AES 256-Bit Folder Encryption
- Firewall: Prevent Unauthorized Access
- Network Defender: Prevent Network Attacks
- Alert Notifications: E-mail, SMS
- Encrypted Connections: HTTPS, FTP over SSL/TLS, SSH, SFTP, Rsync over SSH
Featured Apps
File Explorer
- Web-based File Management
- ISO File Mounting
- Share Links
Surveillance CenterCompatibility
- Live Monitoring (4 Free Channels)
- Multiple Channel Playback with Audio
- Supported Browsers: Internet Explorer, Chrome, FireFox (Windows only)
- Event Notification
UPnP Media Server
- Supports PS3 and other Digital Media Player Capable Devices
- Supports On-The-Fly Transcoding for Most RAW Images and Audio(OGG, FLAC)
- Supported Image Formats: BMP, GIF, ICO, JPG, PNG, PSD, TIF, RAW Image³ (3FR, ARW, CR2, CRW, DCR, DNG, ERF, KDC, MEF, MOS, MRW, NEF, NRW, ORF, PEF, RAF, RAW, RW2, SR2, X3F)
- Supported Audio Formats: 3GP, AAC, AC3, AIFC, AIFF, AMR, APE, AU, AWB, FLAC1, M4A, M4R, MP2, MP3, OGG Vorbis1, PCM, WAV, WMA
- Supported Video Formats: 3GP, 3G2, ASF, AVI, DAT, FLV, ISO, M2T, M2V, M2TS, M4V, MKV, MPv4, MPEG1, MPEG2, MPEG4, MTS, MOV, QT, SWF, TP, TRP, TS, VOB, WMV, RMVB, VDR, MPE
iTunes Server
- For iTunes on Mac & Windows
- Supports AirPlay
- Supports iOS Remote Pairing
- Supported Audio Formats: AIF⁴, M4A (AAC & Apple Loseless), M4P, M4R, MP3, WAV⁴
- Supported Video Formats: M4V, MOV, MP4
- Supported Playlist Formats: M3U, WPL
Download Center
- Supports BT(Torrent & Magnet Link), HTTP and FTP Downloads
- Torrent Search
- Choose Files Before a BT Task Starts
- Customizable Download Schedule
- Bandwidth Control
- RSS Subscription and Automatic Downloading (Broadcatching)
- ASUSTOR Download Assistant for Windows & Mac
- AiDownload for iOS & Android
Boxee
- Play All Media Content Stored on NAS
- Video Output via HDMI
- TV Shows, Movies, Apps and More
- ASUSTOR Customized Features
- AiRemote Mobile App
Note:
¹ Hard disks not included.
² USB Wi-Fi dongle not included.
³ You must first enable real time transcoding for these files in order to play them.
⁴ Metadata (e.g. title) may not be able to displayed in iTunes.
¹ Hard disks not included.
² USB Wi-Fi dongle not included.
³ You must first enable real time transcoding for these files in order to play them.
⁴ Metadata (e.g. title) may not be able to displayed in iTunes.
Package Contents
- Package Weight: 7.5 kg/16.53lbs
- Package Size: 324(H) x 380(W) x 340(D)mm
Package Contents
AS-608T Unit x1
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Installation CD x1
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AC Power Cord x1
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RJ-45 LAN Cable(Cat 5e) x2
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Flat Head Screw (for 3.5" HDD) x32
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Flat Head Screw (for 2.5" HDD) x32
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The iSCSI features supported by ASUSTOR NAS devices include:
ASUSTOR NAS devices provide seamless cross-platform file sharing, allowing you to easily connect to your NAS device no matter if you are using Windows, Mac OS, or Unix-like operating systems. The transfer protocols that you may use to connect to an ASUSTOR NAS device are as follows:


