ASUSTOR · NAS buying guide
ASUSTOR AS1202T · Exact identity: AS1202T
2 primary bays · Realtek RTD1619B · 4-core · 1.7GHz · 1GB DDR4 · 1 × 2.5GbE · Diskless: hard drives cost extra
Catalog amount: $199.99 · recent · Price record: 2026-10-09T03:46:27.164476+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.
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AS1202T: specifications and dated store comparison →Diskless 2-bay ARM NAS with soldered 1GB and one 2.5GbE port
AS1202T; 1GB DDR4; diskless; 2 SATA bays
Buy the AS1202T if you want a compact 2-bay 2.5GbE backup box and can live with 1GB of soldered RAM and 3.5-inch HDDs only. TechPowerUp's RAID 1 IronWolf copies sit in the 106–156 MB/s band for the game library and single large file on 2.5GbE; they are not 2.5GbE line-rate, and large photo sets are much slower. Skip it if you need RAM headroom, 2.5-inch/NVMe support, or quiet-at-the-ear measurements with a stated distance. See the review evidence ↓
2 SATA bays set the main capacity and redundancy choices. A two-drive mirror stores one drive’s worth of data before overhead; there is no SATA RAID 5/6 path. AS12 lists only 3.5-inch SATA HDDs; do not assume 2.5-inch SSD support.[1]
The 1GB DDR4 memory is fixed; choose its file and backup features before planning application hosting.[1]
1 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5G/1G/100M); confirm the rest of the network and drive layout.[1]
Follow any specification for its full conditions and sources.
Living with it
2 SATA bays set the main capacity and redundancy choices. A two-drive mirror stores one drive’s worth of data before overhead; there is no SATA RAID 5/6 path. AS12 lists only 3.5-inch SATA HDDs; do not assume 2.5-inch SSD support.[1]
1 x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (2.5G/1G/100M). A port rate is a link rating; protocol overhead, client storage and the array reduce file-transfer rates. This model has one Ethernet port.[1]
On RAID 1 with two 4TB IronWolf HDDs over the NAS 2.5GbE port, TechPowerUp CDM 9.0.1 (5×1 GiB) SEQ1M Q8T1 read 199.58 / write 178.86 MB/s. AJA 64GB 4K10-bit YUV 171/167 MB/s to/from NAS. Game library 96.2GB 106.5/120.4 MB/s; 66.9GB file 155.7/149.6 MB/s; 4084 photos 66.2/47.4 MB/s.[5]
A diskless 2-bay, 1GB soldered DDR4, single 2.5GbE ARM NAS for file sharing and backup. On RAID 1 with two 4TB IronWolf HDDs, TechPowerUp measured about 200/179 MB/s CDM sequential and 106–156 MB/s real copies over 2.5GbE; photo sets drop to 47–66 MB/s. Auto-fan noise stayed ~37–38 dBA; 51.2 dBA is the forced-high-fan peak, not daily use. Official disks are 3.5-inch SATA HDD only.[5]
With two 4TB IronWolf HDDs and the fan around 900 rpm, reported CPU temperature stayed around 36°C; drives were 29–30°C idle and approached 35°C during more intense tests. Ambient temperature was not stated, so these are observed sensor readings rather than temperature rise above ambient.[5]
Our buying advice combines official specifications with the original reviews below. We have not tested this product ourselves. Expand a review for its setup, measurements and limitations.
TheLostSwedeMar 6, 2026
On RAID 1 with two 4TB IronWolf HDDs over the NAS 2.5GbE port, CrystalDiskMark 9.0.1 (5 runs, 1 GiB) SEQ1M Q8T1 read 199.58 / write 178.86 MB/s. AJA 64GB 4K10-bit YUV write-to-NAS 171 / read-from-NAS 167 MB/s. Game library 96.2GB/10458 files to NAS 106.5 / from NAS 120.4 MB/s. Single 66.9GB file to NAS 155.7 / from NAS 149.6 MB/s. 4084 photos (10.6GB) to NAS 66.2 / from NAS 47.4 MB/s. Idle ADM used about half of the 1GB RAM including cache.
Read the original reviewTechPowerUp: AS1202T RAID 0/1 and copy tests
Tested: ADM 5.1.2.RE51; 2× Seagate IronWolf ST4000VN006 4TB; RAID 1 unless noted; Windows 11 Pro 25H2; Ryzen 7 7800X3D; Aquantia AQC-107 10GbE NIC via TP-Link TL-SX105; NAS 2.5GbE port. Author TheLostSwede, 2026-03-06. Do not use DH2300 chart bars (labeled 1GbE) as the 2.5GbE comparison.
Applies to: Exact AS1202T RAID 1 HDD figures from original CDM/AJA/copy charts and page 9 prose. RAID 0, SSD, NPT and Helios charts unread. Official Compatible Drive Type remains 3.5-inch SATA HDD.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| CDM RAID1 SEQ1M Q8T1 read/write | 199.58 / 178.86 MB/s | ADM 5.1.2.RE51; 2× Seagate IronWolf ST4000VN006 4TB; RAID 1 unless noted; Windows 11 Pro 25H2; Ryzen 7 7800X3D; Aquantia AQC-107 10GbE NIC via TP-Link TL-SX105; NAS 2.5GbE port. Author TheLostSwede, 2026-03-06. Do not use DH2300 chart bars (labeled 1GbE) as the 2.5GbE comparison.cdm_r1_small.jpg |
| CDM RAID1 SEQ128K Q32T1 read/write | 190.22 / 183.94 MB/s | ADM 5.1.2.RE51; 2× Seagate IronWolf ST4000VN006 4TB; RAID 1 unless noted; Windows 11 Pro 25H2; Ryzen 7 7800X3D; Aquantia AQC-107 10GbE NIC via TP-Link TL-SX105; NAS 2.5GbE port. Author TheLostSwede, 2026-03-06. Do not use DH2300 chart bars (labeled 1GbE) as the 2.5GbE comparison.cdm_r1_small.jpg |
| CDM RAID1 RND4K Q32T16 read/write | 24.17 / 11.47 MB/s | ADM 5.1.2.RE51; 2× Seagate IronWolf ST4000VN006 4TB; RAID 1 unless noted; Windows 11 Pro 25H2; Ryzen 7 7800X3D; Aquantia AQC-107 10GbE NIC via TP-Link TL-SX105; NAS 2.5GbE port. Author TheLostSwede, 2026-03-06. Do not use DH2300 chart bars (labeled 1GbE) as the 2.5GbE comparison.cdm_r1_small.jpg |
| CDM RAID1 RND4K Q1T1 read/write | 5.17 / 6.61 MB/s | ADM 5.1.2.RE51; 2× Seagate IronWolf ST4000VN006 4TB; RAID 1 unless noted; Windows 11 Pro 25H2; Ryzen 7 7800X3D; Aquantia AQC-107 10GbE NIC via TP-Link TL-SX105; NAS 2.5GbE port. Author TheLostSwede, 2026-03-06. Do not use DH2300 chart bars (labeled 1GbE) as the 2.5GbE comparison.cdm_r1_small.jpg |
| AJA RAID1 64GB 4K10bit YUV to/from NAS | 171 / 167 MB/s | ADM 5.1.2.RE51; 2× Seagate IronWolf ST4000VN006 4TB; RAID 1 unless noted; Windows 11 Pro 25H2; Ryzen 7 7800X3D; Aquantia AQC-107 10GbE NIC via TP-Link TL-SX105; NAS 2.5GbE port. Author TheLostSwede, 2026-03-06. Do not use DH2300 chart bars (labeled 1GbE) as the 2.5GbE comparison.aja-r164.png |
| Game copy 96.2GB RAID1 to/from NAS | 106.5 / 120.4 MB/s | ADM 5.1.2.RE51; 2× Seagate IronWolf ST4000VN006 4TB; RAID 1 unless noted; Windows 11 Pro 25H2; Ryzen 7 7800X3D; Aquantia AQC-107 10GbE NIC via TP-Link TL-SX105; NAS 2.5GbE port. Author TheLostSwede, 2026-03-06. Do not use DH2300 chart bars (labeled 1GbE) as the 2.5GbE comparison. 10458 filesgame-copy-r1.png |
| Single 66.9GB file RAID1 to/from NAS | 155.7 / 149.6 MB/s | ADM 5.1.2.RE51; 2× Seagate IronWolf ST4000VN006 4TB; RAID 1 unless noted; Windows 11 Pro 25H2; Ryzen 7 7800X3D; Aquantia AQC-107 10GbE NIC via TP-Link TL-SX105; NAS 2.5GbE port. Author TheLostSwede, 2026-03-06. Do not use DH2300 chart bars (labeled 1GbE) as the 2.5GbE comparison.single-file-copy-r1.png |
| Photos 10.6GB/4084 files RAID1 to/from NAS | 66.2 / 47.4 MB/s | ADM 5.1.2.RE51; 2× Seagate IronWolf ST4000VN006 4TB; RAID 1 unless noted; Windows 11 Pro 25H2; Ryzen 7 7800X3D; Aquantia AQC-107 10GbE NIC via TP-Link TL-SX105; NAS 2.5GbE port. Author TheLostSwede, 2026-03-06. Do not use DH2300 chart bars (labeled 1GbE) as the 2.5GbE comparison.photos-r1.png |
| AC watts standby / disks-sleep / spin / light / heavy | 0.5 / 4.6 / 11 / 13.8 / 15.4 W | ADM 5.1.2.RE51; 2× Seagate IronWolf ST4000VN006 4TB; RAID 1 unless noted; Windows 11 Pro 25H2; Ryzen 7 7800X3D; Aquantia AQC-107 10GbE NIC via TP-Link TL-SX105; NAS 2.5GbE port. Author TheLostSwede, 2026-03-06. Do not use DH2300 chart bars (labeled 1GbE) as the 2.5GbE comparison. two-HDD averagepower_consumption.png; page 9 |
| dBA disks-sleep / spin / light / heavy / peak | 35 / 36.5 / 37.2 / 38.3 / 51.2 | Peak is forced high fan 1060 rpm; auto ~900 rpm. Distance not disclosed.pnoise.png; page 9 |
| CPU and HDD temperature | CPU ~36°C; HDD 29–30°C idle, approaching 35°C under intensive testing | Two 4TB IronWolf HDDs; fan just over 900 rpm; ambient temperature not disclosed.Page 9, Temperature |
Limits to keep in mind
Examples ordered by recorded drive unit price, which may be historical or an editorial reference. Check capacity, vendor compatibility, included storage and price evidence before choosing. These are component checks, not compatibility certifications.
Component total: $509.97 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:46:27.164476+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Component total: $579.97 · recent · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T03:46:27.164476+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Dated price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:46:27.164476+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Component total: $589.97 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:46:27.164476+00:00; drive price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Before you buy
The selected configuration is diskless. Include drives, independent backup capacity and any network adapter or switch upgrade.[3]
Four surveillance-camera licenses are included; more channels need licenses. Cloud storage and optional services have separate terms.[1]
AS1202T; 1GB DDR4; diskless; 2 SATA bays Check the total delivered price at the store.
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No. This page covers the factory-memory diskless enclosure with 2 SATA bays. Check the exact configuration in each seller listing.[3]
No. The 1GB DDR4 is soldered and cannot be expanded.[1]
On RAID 1 with two 4TB IronWolf HDDs, TechPowerUp recorded CDM SEQ1M Q8T1 199.58/178.86 MB/s and a 66.9GB file copy 155.7 MB/s to the NAS over 2.5GbE. Photo-set copies were 66.2/47.4 MB/s. Those are this lab's figures, not a guarantee.[5]
No. Btrfs snapshots help recover earlier file states on the NAS; keep another copy on separate storage and test restoration.[1]
Research updated Sep 11, 2026. Individual source check dates are listed below. Measurements belong to the named reviewers; tested configurations and software versions may differ from the product you buy.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Live hardware/software tables 2026-09-11
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Product information → model; selected seller; New offer list. Main MAP price hidden; recommendation and used prices excluded.
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Product title; MFR number; In the Box; Specifications → memory and drive bays. Web reader opened exact PDP; cached price date unknown, so no current price or stock asserted.
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Product heading/configuration; selected seller; new marketplace section where present; main buy box; cached delivery dates are not current price evidence.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Copy-test pages 2026-03-06
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:9526277b3474489c6dfbe06326d5d6fb24daaf4d41703720a73a9660006c0710
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Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:2f7b98cbb43c1e0ba55dc548f8a10966a16dd904a16fd9883e16b5e5ca9ccd96
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · newegg-main-item; sha256:8ee5c9c32ab4337bd001e29ec1b0fe935310984d4afc54bb354ca8537e4e2733
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