4-bay with four NVMe slots

Asustor Nimbustor 4 Gen2 AS5404T

Plex and photo libraries that want hybrid hard-drive and SSD storage.

Our pick: 4-bay with four NVMe slots. The Asustor Nimbustor 4 Gen2 AS5404T is a 4-bay NAS powered by the Intel Celeron N5105, 4 cores, with 4GB of RAM and 2x 2.5GbE networking. It suits plex and photo libraries that want hybrid hard-drive and SSD storage. The catch: only 4GB of RAM to start; plan to add more for Docker. ADM is less polished than DSM.

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Bays: 4
Processor: Intel Celeron N5105, 4 cores
Memory: 4GB (up to 16GB)
Network: 2x 2.5GbE
NVMe slots: 4
Plex hardware transcoding: Yes
Docker: Yes
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

Four drive bays plus four NVMe slots
Two 2.5GbE ports, HDMI out
4.4 stars from 119 ratings

The catch

Only 4GB of RAM to start; plan to add more for Docker. ADM is less polished than DSM.

4 bay in one line

The sweet spot: four drives in RAID 5 or SHR lose only one drive to protection, and you can grow the pool later. Pick this if your library will outgrow one drive.

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

Questions about the Asustor Nimbustor 4 Gen2 AS5404T

Is the Asustor Nimbustor 4 Gen2 AS5404T a good NAS?

4-bay with four NVMe slots. Four drive bays plus four NVMe slots. Two 2.5GbE ports, HDMI out. The catch: Only 4GB of RAM to start; plan to add more for Docker. ADM is less polished than DSM.

Can the Asustor Nimbustor 4 Gen2 AS5404T run Plex?

Yes, with hardware transcoding: its Intel Celeron N5105, 4 cores has integrated graphics that convert video on the fly for phones, TVs and remote streams.

Does the Asustor Nimbustor 4 Gen2 AS5404T 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 Nimbustor 4 Gen2 AS5404T for?

Plex and photo libraries that want hybrid hard-drive and SSD storage.

What Asustor says about it

[Intel Quad-Core High-Performance NAS]: Powered by Intel Celeron N5105 2.0GHz (burst up 2.90 GHz) quad-core processor, delivering smooth multitasking performance for file sharing, backup, virtualization, media streaming, and 24/7 cloud applications.
[Dual 2.5GbE Ultra-Fast Networking]: Equipped with dual 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ports for faster file transfers, improved multi-user performance, link aggregation support, and high-speed media workflows.
[4x M.2 NVMe SSD Slots for Extreme Speed]: Features four NVMe SSD slots for SSD caching or all-flash storage configurations, dramatically improving IOPS, system responsiveness, and content creation workflows.
[Expandable DDR4 Memory & USB 3.2 Gen2]: Comes with 4GB DDR4 memory expandable up to 16GB and includes USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps ports for high-speed external storage expansion.
[4K Media Server & Hardware Transcoding]: Supports smooth 4K transcoding and HDMI 2.0b output, making it ideal for Plex, smart TVs, streaming devices, and high-resolution home entertainment systems.
[Adobe Creative Cloud Certified Storage]: Optimized for creators and Adobe workflows, enabling efficient media storage, editing collaboration, and real-time content backup for creative professionals.

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