Asustor Lockerstor 8 8-Bay NAS Server Enclosure

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Asustor Lockerstor 8 8-Bay NAS Server Enclosure
Key Features
  • 8 x 2.5/3.5" SATA III Bays
  • 2.1 GHz Intel ATOM C3538 Quad-Core CPU
  • 8GB of DDR4 RAM
  • 2 x 10GbE Ports | 2 x 2.5GbE Ports
Streamline performance and storage with the Lockerstor 8 8-Bay NAS Server Enclosure from Asustor. Designed to provide ample storage for enterprise environments, this NAS array enclosure features eight drive bays, each able to accommodate a 2.5 or 3.5" SATA III drive. Utilizing a 2.1 GHz Intel ATOM C3538 Quad-Core CPU and 8GB of DDR4 RAM for responsive processing, this NAS also sports four RJ45 ports. Two of these ports support 10-Gigabit Ethernet and the other two support 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet. As a result, the Lockerstor is capable of delivering RAID 5 read and write speeds up to 2348 and 1040 Mb/s using 10GbE and up to 565 and 553 Mb/s with 2.5GbE. Additional supported RAID modes include RAID 0, 1, 6, and 10, as well as Single and JBOD modes. Hot spares are also supported.
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Asustor Lockerstor 8 External HDD/SSD Overview

Streamline performance and storage with the Lockerstor 8 8-Bay NAS Server Enclosure from Asustor. Designed to provide ample storage for enterprise environments, this NAS array enclosure features eight drive bays, each able to accommodate a 2.5 or 3.5" SATA III drive. Utilizing a 2.1 GHz Intel ATOM C3538 Quad-Core CPU and 8GB of DDR4 RAM for responsive processing, this NAS also sports four RJ45 ports. Two of these ports support 10-Gigabit Ethernet and the other two support 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet. As a result, the Lockerstor is capable of delivering RAID 5 read and write speeds up to 2348 and 1040 Mb/s using 10GbE and up to 565 and 553 Mb/s with 2.5GbE. Additional supported RAID modes include RAID 0, 1, 6, and 10, as well as Single and JBOD modes. Hot spares are also supported.

In addition to its four RJ45 ports, this NAS also boasts two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports for connecting peripherals or expansions. And speaking of expansion, users can also take advantage two empty M.2 PCIe 2280 SSD bays to install their own cache drives, resulting in faster performance. In addition to 256-bit AES encryption, the Asustor Lockerstor 8 also features external protections made to withstand drops and burns. Boasting two 120mm fans with WPM control, this NAS also incorporates taller heatsinks for better heat dissipation over older server models. Running on Asustor's ADM 3.4 OS, the Lockerstor also supports Windows, MacOS, UNIX, and Linux systems. In addition to supporting a range of featured and mobile apps, the Lockerstor 8 can support up to 4096 accounts, 512 separate groups, 512 shared folders, and 512 concurrent connections.

Dual 10- and 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet Ports
The Lockerstor 8 features 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 Gb/s of speed with both 10-Gigabit ports or up to 5 Gb/s on both 2.5-Gigabit ports.
SSD Cache
Users can take advantage of two SSD slots to install cache drives, available separately. Increasing performance over HDD-only caching by up to 60%, this alternative cache method can also be faster and more economical than an all-SSD storage array.
Room to Grow
The Lockerstor 8 supports online capacity expansion, allowing for the flexible purchase of enterprise storage equipment when requirements grow.
Cooling Design
The Lockerstor utilizes PWM fans with smart speed controls and heatsinks with push-pin mounting to provide airflow, ensuring stability and maintaining performance even under high loads. The Lockerstor's 10 design features heatsinks that are taller than previous models to deliver more efficient cooling and heat dissipation.
DDR4 RAM
The Lockerstor 8 comes with 8GB 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
Designed for 24/7 use, this storage array has undergone rigorous tests, such as drop tests and burn tests to ensure durability in extreme conditions. Heatsinks were added to sensitive components to dissipate heat, helping to maintain the longevity of the device.
UPC: 887372001497

Asustor Lockerstor 8 External HDD/SSD Specs

Key Specs
RAID
Yes: Supported RAID Modes: 0 / 1 / 5 / 6 / JBOD
Number of Bays
2x M.2 (2280) NVMe
8x 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (Hot-Swap)
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
2x RJ45 10GbE
2x RJ45 2.5GbE
Computing
CPU
Quad-Core: Up to 2.1 GHz
Processor
Intel Atom C3538
GPU
No
Memory
8 GB DDR4
RAM Configuration / Capacity
1x User-Replaceable 8 GB Module / 2 Slots Supporting up to 32 GB
Drives
RAID
Yes: Supported RAID Modes: 0 / 1 / 5 / 6 / JBOD
General
Number of Bays
2x M.2 (2280) NVMe
8x 2.5"/3.5" SATA III (Hot-Swap)
Maximum Capacity
With Drives Installed up to 256 TB (with Expansion)
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-A 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1
2x RJ45 10GbE
2x RJ45 2.5GbE
Media Card Slots
No
PCI Expansion
No
Networking
Link Aggregation and Failover Support
Yes
iSCSI Support
Yes: 256 LUN / 256 Target
Software
Installed Operating System
ADM 3.4
OS Compatibility
Windows XP or Later
Windows Server 2003 or Later
macOS 10.6 or Later
UNIX
Linux
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
Security
Encryption
Yes, 256-Bit AES
Security Features
No
Electrical
Input Power
100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Consumption
66.9 W
PSU
1 x 250 W
Physical
Operating Conditions
32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C at 5 to 95% Humidity
Certifications
BSMI, C-Tick, CE, FCC, VCCI
Cooling
2x PWM 120 mm Fans
Noise Level
22 dBA
Dimensions
11.5 x 9.1 x 8.5" / 293 x 230 x 215.5 mm
Weight
13.7 lb / 6.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
18.905 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
15.7 x 15.5 x 13.7"

Asustor Lockerstor 8 External HDD/SSD Reviews

Does the job

By Alexander
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2022-03-30

Gets the job done. Web UI is a bit slow, otherwise works well and easy to setup. Just wish the price was more reasonable.

NAS for Small business

By Randy
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-01

I'm an electrical engineer and work from home and this fit my need s perfectly. I have two networks, one secure network for business and the other for home. This NAS has 4 NICs (2x 10Gbe) and (2x2.5Gbe) which would allow me to manage the NAS for 4 independent networks. I configured it with (5) 4 TB drives configured for RAID 5 and I opted to install two 512 GB Samsung 970 Pro NVMe M.2 512 GB SSDs configured to operate as a cache for the RAID system.

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Can I configure 2 separate RAID arrays in the ...

Can I configure 2 separate RAID arrays in the Lockerstor 8?
Asked by: Philippe
Yes, it is possible to set up multiple RAID volumes with the Asustor Lockerstor 8.
Answered by: Calvin M
Date published: 2023-02-08

Is this easy to install for a mac geek with ...

Is this easy to install for a mac geek with minimal networking abilities - e.g. can I plug into my verizon wifi adapter via ethernet then map a drive via my mac or pc?
Asked by: Christopher
Setup should be easy and straightforward. You can see it here: https://www.asustor.com/getting_start/steps?series=3
Answered by: Sagi C
Date published: 2020-12-16

How easy is this to install for a mac geek that ...

How easy is this to install for a mac geek that is just a little network savy. Is it as easy as plugging into the back of my verizon wifi adapter via ethernet and mapping a drive/configuring raid format?
Asked by: Christopher
This device can only connect to a switch or router.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2021-10-25

Is the largest hard drive that can be installed ...

Is the largest hard drive that can be installed 16 TB?
Asked by: Bruce
The manufacturer does not mention the raw capacity of this unit, but you can expand the storage with the AS6004U 4 bays expansion unit and it Supports an extra 144 TB.
Answered by: Luiz O
Date published: 2021-12-22

What type of hard drive does it take? SATA or NAS ...

What type of hard drive does it take? SATA or NAS ? Can you mix them in the machine?
Asked by: Bruce
The Asustor Lockerstor 8 is a SATA based device. It will work with most, if not all, SATA drives on the market.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2021-11-18

does this come with the drives??

does this come with the drives??
Asked by: Joel
no its doesn't come with drives
Answered by: ilich
Date published: 2020-06-22
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