ASUSTOR’s Lockerstor 2 Gen2 Earns the Editor's Choice Award from PCMag

Taiwan, Taipei, April 2, 2026 – We here at ASUSTOR Inc. today are announcing that the Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ has been recognized by PCMag thanks to its robust hardware specifications and extreme expansion flexibility by being awarded the Editors' Choice Award. The review indicates that when searching for a dual-bay NAS that can handle 4K streaming, high-speed file sharing, and professional backups, the Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ is the best choice.

Double Performance with Double 5GbE

The Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ features dual 5GbE network ports, which makes it a highly competitive choice against competing dual bay NAS devices. Coupled with SMB multi-channel, the Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ is able to transfer data at a combined speed of up to 10 Gbps, bringing 10-Gigabit speeds without 10-Gigabit prices. This significantly improves transmission efficiency for creators who frequently access large files.

4 M.2 Slots 4 High Performance

In addition to high-speed networking, the four M.2 SSD slots built into the Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ were a key factor in earning the award. As there are four M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs, M.2 SSDs can be set to accelerate a hard drive volume set as independent storage or both as four gives unprecedented flexibility. This hybrid storage architecture enables the Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ to provide stable and excellent access performance even when handling heavy read/write tasks while also being flexible.

Forward-Looking PQC Defense and Immutable Storage Technology

To address the cybersecurity threats faced by the modern age, the Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ proactively introduces PQC Ready (post-quantum cryptography) technology; preemptively establishing defense against future attacks made by quantum computers. Combined with WORM (Write Once, Read Many) technology, it ensures that critical digital assets are not tampered with by unauthorized third parties or malware. Combined with these secure technologies, ADM’s diverse backup mechanisms and performance simplify complex file management processes and help professionals maintain their important digital assets.

Key Features of the Lockerstor 2 Gen2+

• Extreme Computing Performance: Equipped with an Intel Quad-Core processor, significantly improving multitasking and transcoding efficiency, ensuring smooth workflows in the studio.
• Ultimate Expansion Flexibility: Features four M.2 slots for high-speed storage, allowing for seamless 4K video editing directly on the Lockerstor Gen2+.
• Dual 5GbE: SMB Multichannel helps combine both Ethernet ports to provide up to 10 Gbps of aggregated bandwidth for faster data transmission.
• Forward-Looking Security Protection: Introduces PQC Ready post-quantum cryptography and WORM immutable storage technology, effectively resisting ransomware and future hacker threats.

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Read the review here: https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asustor-lockerstor-2-gen2-plus-as6702t-v2