Cheap 2-bay with 2.5GbE

Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro Gen2 AS3302T v2

Backups and light streaming with a faster-than-gigabit port.

Our pick: Cheap 2-bay with 2.5GbE. The Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro Gen2 AS3302T v2 is a 2-bay NAS powered by the Realtek, 4 cores, with 2GB of RAM and 2.5GbE networking. It suits backups and light streaming with a faster-than-gigabit port. The catch: an ARM-class chip: fine for files, weak for Plex transcoding or Docker.

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2 Bay / Drivestor Pro Gen2about $2804 Bay / Blackabout $3602 Bay / Drivestor LiteOut of stock

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Bays: 2
Processor: Realtek, 4 cores
Memory: 2GB
Network: 2.5GbE
NVMe slots: None
Plex hardware transcoding: No
Software: Asustor ADM

Specs are from the Amazon listing or the maker. Prices are for the box without drives unless the listing says otherwise.

Why we pick it

2.5GbE on a budget 2-bay
4.3 stars from 101 ratings

The catch

An ARM-class chip: fine for files, weak for Plex transcoding or Docker.

1 and 2 bay in one line

Two drives mirrored (RAID 1) is the classic first NAS: if one drive dies, nothing is lost. Fine for photos, backups and a media library up to the size of one drive.

How many bays do you need? · RAID is not backup

Questions about the Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro Gen2 AS3302T v2

Is the Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro Gen2 AS3302T v2 a good NAS?

Cheap 2-bay with 2.5GbE. 2.5GbE on a budget 2-bay. 4.3 stars from 101 ratings. The catch: An ARM-class chip: fine for files, weak for Plex transcoding or Docker.

Can the Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro Gen2 AS3302T v2 run Plex?

It can serve files to Plex players that play them directly, but it has no hardware transcoding, so converting 4K or HEVC on the fly will struggle. For Plex, pick a NAS with an Intel CPU.

Does the Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro Gen2 AS3302T v2 include drives?

No. The price is for the box (diskless) unless the listing you choose says it is a bundle. Add NAS-rated CMR drives such as WD Red Plus or Toshiba N300.

Who is the Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro Gen2 AS3302T v2 for?

Backups and light streaming with a faster-than-gigabit port.

What Asustor says about it

[Powerful Quad-Core NAS for Home] Powered by Realtek quad-core processor, AS3302T v2 delivers stable and efficient performance for file storage, backup, media streaming, and private cloud applications—ideal for 24/7 operation environments.
[Ultra-Fast 2.5GbE High-Speed Network Connectivity] Equipped with 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet, this NAS significantly improves data transfer speed compared to standard Gigabit systems, enabling faster backups, smoother file sharing, and high-speed media access across multiple devices.
[Enhanced 2GB DDR4 Memory for Smooth Multitasking] Built-in DDR4 memory ensures improved system responsiveness when running multiple services such as file synchronization, cloud storage, multimedia streaming, and network backup tasks simultaneously.
[4K Media Server with Smooth Transcoding Capability] Optimized for 4K video playback and transcoding, making it an excellent home media server for Plex, smart TVs, and mobile devices. Enjoy seamless streaming of high-resolution content without performance drops.
[Personal Cloud Storage with Remote Access Support] Create your own secure private cloud to access files anytime, anywhere. Ideal for home backup, remote work, and multi-device synchronization with enhanced data privacy and control.
[Easy Setup with Tool-Free Drive Installation] Designed for user convenience, the tool-free drive bay system allows quick installation and replacement of hard drives or SSDs, making setup fast and hassle-free for all users.

From the Amazon listing, in the maker's own words.