ASUSTOR · NAS buying guide
ASUSTOR AS6804T · Exact identity: AS6804T
4 primary bays · AMD Ryzen V3C14 · 4-core · 16GB ECC DDR5 · max 64GB · 2 × 10GbE + 2 × 5GbE · Diskless: hard drives cost extra
Catalog amount: $1,517.99 · recent · Price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:07.214114+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.
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AS6804T: specifications and dated store comparison →Four-bay Ryzen NAS whose copy speed still follows the Ethernet path you actually have
Factory 16GB ECC DDR5 (1x16GB), diskless, 4 SATA, 4x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x1, 2x10GbE + 2x5GbE, USB4 without host-to-host
ChooseCompute synthesizes manufacturer specifications, original third-party testing and merchant listings. We have not tested the AS6804T ourselves. See the review evidence ↓
4 SATA bays set the main capacity and redundancy choices. RAID 5/6 can trade usable capacity for one/two-drive failure tolerance when enough drives are installed. Use the model compatibility list before buying drives.[1]
There is no documented display output or proven codec-specific hardware-transcoding workload.[1]
2 x 5 Gigabit Ethernet (5G/2.5G/1G/100M) 2 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet (10G/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
The table is Ryzen V3C14, 16GB ECC DDR5 (64GB max; mixing non-ECC disables ECC), four SATA plus four M.2 on PCIe 4.0 x1, two 10GbE and two 5GbE, three USB 3.2 Gen2 and two USB4. USB4 is 40 Gbps per port with host-to-host unsupported. There is no HDMI.[1]
IT-Connect used three IronWolf HDDs in RAID 5 on 10GbE. Chart unencrypted SMB: 2GB 750.61 write / 1071.53 read MB/s; encrypted 2GB write 237.12 / read 1039.28. The article’s sample list (200×1MB, 200×10MB, 5×100MB, 5×1000MB) does not match the chart buckets (1MB / 10MB / 500MB / 2GB) — both are shown, neither is silently edited. iSCSI CDM 1GiB SEQ1M Q8T1 is 1051.56/749.55 MB/s; the IOPS screenshot is the same run, not HDD physical IOPS. PCMag separately copied a 4.9GB mixed folder at 283 MBps both ways with four 10TB IronWolf RAID 5 while the NAS 10GbE port sat on a 2.5GbE switch. Vendor 1675/791 MB/s is not independent.[6][7]
Snapshots (256), RAID levels and Docker/VM apps are listed; none of that is a tested VM count. USB4 can attach external storage and limited ASUSTOR-to-ASUSTOR links on the current AMD driver — not a generic Thunderbolt DAS assumption.[1]
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.
Florian BurnelAug 20, 2025
Unencrypted 2GB SMB 750.61/1071.53 MB/s; encrypted write 237.12 MB/s. Chart sizes 2GB/500MB/10MB/1MB vs prose 1000/100/10/1MB. CDM 1GiB iSCSI 1051.56/749.55 SEQ1M Q8T1; IOPS image is the same experiment. NVMe cache 10–20% small-file reads is author prose, isolation not proven.
Read the original reviewAS6804T — IT-Connect original review
Tested: AS6804T, 16GB ECC, ADM 5.0, three Seagate IronWolf SATA HDDs in RAID 5, 10GbE. Prose file sets: 200×1MB, 200×10MB, 5×100MB, 5×1000MB. Chart axis labels instead: 2GB large / 500MB medium / 10MB small / 1MB tiny. NVMe read-cache added later (author 10–20% small-file reads). iSCSI CDM 9.0.1 x64 Admin, 5 runs, 1GiB, N0% (0/128GiB).
Applies to: Exact AS6804T enclosure on 10GbE SMB/iSCSI. Chart MB/s are this experiment; CDM 1GiB can be cached — do not treat RND4K IOPS as physical HDD IOPS. File-size labels in prose and charts conflict and both are kept.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| SMB unencrypted 2GB write/read | 750.61 / 1071.53 MB/s | RAID 5, 10GbE, chart 'Gros fichiers (2 Go)' — not the prose 5×1000MB wordingBenchmark-1.png.webp |
| SMB encrypted 2GB write/read | 237.12 / 1039.28 MB/s | Same RAID 5 10GbE path with share encryptionBenchmark-2.png.webp |
| iSCSI CDM SEQ1M Q8T1 | 1051.56 / 749.55 MB/s | CDM 9.0.1 x64 Admin, 5 runs, 1GiB, N0%CrystalDiskMark-1.jpg.webp |
| iSCSI CDM RND4K Q32T1 | 459.39 / 154.75 MB/s | Same 1GiB CDM run; IOPS image is unit conversion of this experimentCrystalDiskMark-1.jpg.webp |
Limits to keep in mind
John R. DelaneyDec 9, 2024
Four 10TB IronWolf RAID 5: 283 MBps write and read for a mixed 4.9GB folder. NAS 10GbE port via 2.5GbE switch. Not a 10GbE saturation test.
Read the original reviewPCMag Lockerstor 4 Gen 3 (AS6804T) folder copy test
Tested: Four 10TB Seagate IronWolf HDDs, Btrfs RAID 5 (27.27TB usable after 1-Click balanced setup), NAS 10GbE port through a 2.5GbE switch to a desktop 10GbE NIC. Mixed 4.9GB folder of music, video, photo and office files.
Applies to: Exact AS6804T enclosure. The 283 MBps result is the 2.5GbE switch path, not a dual-10GbE or SSD-cache test.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9GB mixed folder write/read | 283 MBps / 283 MBps | 4x10TB IronWolf RAID 5 Btrfs; NAS 10GbE port via 2.5GbE switch; desktop 10GbETesting the AS6804T: Easy Setup, Fast Performance |
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: $1,827.97 · 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: 2026-10-09T03:53:07.214114+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: $1,897.97 · recent · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:07.214114+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Dated price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:07.214114+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: $1,907.97 · 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: 2026-10-09T03:53:07.214114+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.
Component total: $2,137.95 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:07.214114+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: $2,277.95 · recent · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:07.214114+00:00 · 16TB raw, before redundancy.
Dated price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:53:07.214114+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.
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]
Factory 16GB ECC DDR5 (1x16GB), diskless, 4 SATA, 4x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x1, 2x10GbE + 2x5GbE, USB4 without host-to-host Check the total delivered price at the store.
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AS6804T; factory memory; diskless enclosure
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Do not assume that. The hardware table says host-to-host is not supported. ADM 5.0 mentions USB4 IP connections only for compatible NAS — that is not generic Thunderbolt DAS.[1][6]
IT-Connect’s unencrypted 2GB SMB chart reached 1071.53 MB/s read / 750.61 write on 10GbE RAID 5. PCMag’s 283 MBps used a 2.5GbE switch even though the NAS port was 10GbE. Encryption cut the 2GB write to 237.12 MB/s.[6][7]
The article lists 5×1000MB and 5×100MB samples; the bar charts are labeled 2GB and 500MB. This page keeps both and does not pick one.[6]
No. They are the same 1GiB CDM run shown in IOPS units and can include cache. Use the MB/s screenshot for the iSCSI experiment.[6]
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 · Hardware table AS6804T: V3C14, 16GB ECC DDR5, 4 bays, 4x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x1, 2x10GbE+2x5GbE, USB4 host-to-host not supported, 90W.
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 · Model and current .product-buy-box: Sold by PlatinumMicro, displayed USD price and Add to cart. ItemDetail seller agrees where provided; other-seller popovers are excluded.
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 10, 2026 · Original configuration, performance and limitations sections
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Testing the AS6804T: Easy Setup, Fast Performance; 4.9GB folder; 283 MBps both ways
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Official AS68 installation guide pp.3–8: PCIe mode change and replacement of M.2 card with supported network card.
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:618efb545485784adf2655070563f4713a5a17984d35627a2ba05d2056bb3660
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:8f17fb22af59a5cf6a799b4af9b21fb468f05db8758848a40125ff7e7925f74b
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · newegg-main-item; sha256:9e10bae9873b93b029a131aed241249ac89920f04e78e178f0b3e62ff6c5c15c
Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:258114cdba9934c274d46fffa8cbdcaccfbae1a42466da0146f0d5a7f13347fb
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