6-bay with four NVMe slots

Asustor Lockerstor 6 Gen2 AS6706T

Big Plex libraries on a budget.

Our pick: 6-bay with four NVMe slots. The Asustor Lockerstor 6 Gen2 AS6706T is a 6-bay NAS powered by the Intel Celeron N5105, 4 cores, with 8GB of RAM and 2x 2.5GbE networking. It suits big Plex libraries on a budget. The catch: a modest Celeron CPU for six bays; fine for media, not for heavy VMs.

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Bays: 6
Processor: Intel Celeron N5105, 4 cores
Memory: 8GB
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

Six bays plus four NVMe slots
4.2 stars from 122 ratings

The catch

A modest Celeron CPU for six bays; fine for media, not for heavy VMs.

5 bay and up in one line

For big video libraries, teams and editors: more drives, faster networking (often 10GbE), and room to expand.

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

Questions about the Asustor Lockerstor 6 Gen2 AS6706T

Is the Asustor Lockerstor 6 Gen2 AS6706T a good NAS?

6-bay with four NVMe slots. Six bays plus four NVMe slots. 4.2 stars from 122 ratings. The catch: A modest Celeron CPU for six bays; fine for media, not for heavy VMs.

Can the Asustor Lockerstor 6 Gen2 AS6706T 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 Lockerstor 6 Gen2 AS6706T 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 Lockerstor 6 Gen2 AS6706T for?

Big Plex libraries on a budget.

What Asustor says about it

[Intel Quad-Core High Performance NAS] Powered by Intel Celeron N5105 quad-core processor, delivering powerful performance for file storage, backup, virtualization, and 24/7 media streaming workloads.
[6-Bay Hybrid Storage with HDD + NVMe Support] Supports up to 6 SATA drives plus 4 M.2 NVMe SSD slots, enabling flexible hybrid storage with caching or all-flash acceleration for maximum performance.
[Dual 2.5GbE High-Speed Network Connectivity] Equipped with dual 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ports, delivering significantly faster data transfer compared to standard Gigabit NAS for creators and small businesses.
[Expandable Memory up to 16GB DDR4] Comes with 8GB DDR4 RAM (expandable to 16GB), ensuring smooth multitasking for virtualization, Docker, and heavy NAS workloads.
[Flexible PCIe Expansion for 10GbE Upgrade] Includes PCIe slot support for 10GbE network upgrade or additional SSD expansion, allowing future scalability for professional environments.
[4K Media Server & Hardware Transcoding] Optimized for 4K video playback and transcoding, making it ideal for Plex, smart TVs, and professional media streaming workflows.

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