ASUSTOR is announcing the launch of the new Drivestor 2 Gen2 and Drivestor 4 Gen2 entry-level NAS models, delivering faster, safer, and more efficient digital storage solutions for personal and home users.

Powered by the Realtek RTD1619B quad-core 1.7 GHz processor, the Drivestor Gen2 series provides stable multitasking performance. Built into these models are a 2.5GbE network port, which benefits from significantly improved CPU performance, while maintaining backward compatibility with Gigabit and 100MbE networks. Whether streaming multimedia, or transferring large files, your NAS enables you to enjoy smooth, uninterrupted performance. The Drivestor Gen2 series also supports H.264 and AV1 decoding, enabling seamless playback of 4K UHD content at up to 60fps. All this hardware combined with LooksGood, the Drivestor Gen2 series ensures a fluid and stable high-definition entertainment experience.

The Drivestor Gen2 series offers a comprehensive backup solution, ensuring that valuable files are securely stored and easily managed. With support for cloud synchronization services found in both DataSync Center and Cloud Backup Center, multi-layered backup structures can be built. The Drivestor Gen2 series is equipped with three USB 5Gbps ports. One is found on the front while two are on the rear to facilitate convenient connectivity with external drives and peripherals. Together, these tools help you easily implement the 3-2-1 backup principle, safeguarding digital assets against accidental deletion, system failures, or ransomware attacks while enabling rapid recovery of critical data.

Beyond performance and security, the Drivestor Gen2 series also emphasizes storage capacity and cost-effectiveness, empowering you to build your own private cloud data center that doesn’t break the bank. Whether for multimedia streaming, file management, or backup needs, the Drivestor 2 Gen2 and Drivestor 4 Gen2 deliver outstanding performance, reliability, and flexibility. With this in mind, the Drivestor Gen2 series becomes an indispensable companion for the lifestyles of the home or home office. The powerful multitasking and high-speed transfer capabilities ensure a seamless balance of productivity, entertainment, and data protection.

The suggested retail prices for the Drivestor 2 Gen2 and Drivestor 4 Gen2 are £144 and £199, respectively.

For more information, please visit: https://www.asustor.com/

Key Specifications:
• CPU: Realtek RTD1619B 1.7 GHz Quad-Core Processor
• Memory: 1GB DDR4
• Drive Bays:
 – 2 x (3.5” SATA HDD)
 – 4 x (3.5” SATA HDD)
• Networking: 1 x 2.5 Gigabit (2.5G / 1G / 100M speeds)
• 2.5GbE Sequential Read/Write Performance: 266 MB/s / 160 MB/s (RAID 5)
• Connectivity: 1 x USB 5Gbps (Front), 2 x USB 5Gbps (Rear)
• Maximum Hard Drive Capacity: 60TB / 120TB (AS1202T / AS1204T)
• Supports Hardware Encryption Engine and Tool-Free hard drive Installation
• Supports RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 6 / 10, Single, JBOD
• Supports Seamless System Migration
• Supports Wake on LAN and Wake on WAN