Asustor AS-602T

 

The world of shared network storage hosts a newcomer with a NAS Asustor called AS-602T with two bays and carrying a number of features that can compete with the most prestigious brands such as Iomega, LaCie and Synology. Indeed, the AS-602T is similar to a real safe for digital data with support for RAID, its many backup tools and the integration of security-related options.

 

What store for small businesses and all critical data for individuals, the opportunity to centralize all of the files and other media of each. In addition to the basic functionality offered by  Dell Latitude E5420 batteries , Asustor goes further and providing a rich array of applications transforming the AS-602T in a real small standalone server, making it easy to use and quickly indispensable. "App Central» central pillar of the NAS Asustor AS-602T is an impressive software library where eighty two applications are available today. Enough to meet every desire to manage files, publish content and even have business management solutions. And at a time when mobility is part of our daily lives, the NAS Asustor AS-602T  is accessible from any platform with Internet thanks to its integrated Cloud option. Asustor and unequivocally shows its determination to grab the top spot on the NAS market but worth the AS-602T to the experience some of the current leaders such as Synology and Qnap?

 

Features Overview

The AS-602T is designed to take place in private homes and in small businesses through its many embedded technologies. They will be able to offer a high level of performance thanks to its Intel Atom and his two hot-swappable bays which will take place in the hard drives. Asustor would therefore provide a device capable of receiving user data securely using the most advanced technologies currently. While the RAID will achieve high speeds or deal with any hardware failures, tools powerful and complete backup will protect data. The AS-602T is also equipped with secure protocols required to maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted. We can therefore rely on, among other encryption systems safest as AES 256 bits. Resolutely turned towards the uninterrupted availability of data, the two-bay NAS with Cloud Asustor benefits from its staff, that is to say an application making the data available from any device connected to the net. This will provide access to the Dell Inspiron 1545 Battery in the same way as if they were present on the local network. It will also be the opportunity to deploy a video surveillance via IP cameras and thus obtain a serious economic video surveillance solution.

 

  

In order to meet the needs of demanding users, the AS-602T incorporates a library containing exclusive applications the best tools available in terms of content publishing, file management and multimedia development platform. The AS-602T focuses on its environmental impact through its advanced power management and power consumption. Multi platform, NAS Asustor is compatible with all systems like Microsoft, Linux and Mac to work seamlessly in all environments including if they are mixed through CIFS, AFP, NFS, but also oriented internet as WebDAV, FTP and Rsync. Companies can also rely on the AS-602T with tools specifically designed as virtualization as the camera is compatible with VMware and Citrix. ISCSI is also supported and allows virtualization of storage space. We can also rely on Active Directory present in the operating systems Microsoft Windows Server. Dr. Asustor is exclusive to the brand. This is a diagnostic center capable of monitoring all parameters of NAS in total autonomy. This handy function brings real added value making the additional AS-602T even more compelling against its direct competitors.

 

This new NAS is heavily loaded with multimedia content like photos, videos and music, an area highly valued individuals. You can create, organize and share their libraries while maintaining access from other devices such as games consoles and other TVs supporting the DLNA standard. Always oriented mobility,   HP G4 Battery  will be available for smartphones by installing a simple application of these and it is no longer necessary to use a PC to find files. And so the NAS include one or more video outputs available only to access the system in text mode, the AS-602T stands out thanks to the application Boxee can stream a movie via its HDMI output.

 

The AS-602T features a download manager "DownloadCenter" compatible with most popular applications such as Flashget and Torrent. Thus, the NAS takes care of file transfers automatically and then no longer need to grab a PC only for this task. Mac users can expand them their iTunes library on the AS-602T. Finally thanks to its connectivity options, the AS-602T is able to handle UPS, USB devices like printers, WIFI dongle and also eSATA external storage devices. NAS and AS-602T Asustor presents itself as a complete solution for ultra high-end thinking and designed to deliver premium performance with a powerful hardware architecture and a software suite of wealth rarely equaled.

 

 

External presentation

 

The AS-602T Asustor comes in the form of a box standard size for this type of equipment with 16 cm high 11 cm wide and 23 cm deep. Its brushed aluminum chassis looks great and it is exactly the same as those used by Qnap. Some similarities can be found on the front of the AS-602T as hard drive bays are right switch while powering LEDs with various operation taking place on the left edge. There is also a USB 3.0 connector on the bottom. The bays are extractable professional type, namely steel, provided with vents to facilitate cooling, a locking system and small over the part of the manufacturer, a  coating limiting vibration. Each drawer also includes an LED indicating the activity of storage units. The sidewalls of the AS-602T are worked by a bore improving the dissipation of the heat generated by the components of the NAS.

 

 

Interior presentation

 

Inside the AS-602T, steel structure component of the SIN is thick, polished and very good quality.

There is also a compartmentalized design insulation hard drives electronics. It would be even more appreciated if the AS-602T power cable had not been deported so. The electronic NAS based on a couple motherboard backplate. The latter incorporating the connectors used by the storage units. The motherboard is excellent because the components are neatly arranged and aligned. The welds are not the slightest defect. Was discovered on the PCB AS-602T Processor Intel Atom arrested in 2700 by the founder for several months now. It is a model with two cores clocked at 2.13GHz and with Hyper Threading technology, we obtain four units of computation. The   HP Envy 17T Battery storage section is managed by its chipset under a heatsink as the CPU. It also distinguishes the RAM SODIMM based on a port, the same standard used in laptops. It has the advantage of allowing a future upgrade to increase capacity and thus benefit from better performance. The memory module DDR3 ADATA brand, with a capacity of 1GB and clocked at 1333MHz. Just below the DOM module is a flash memory storing operating system AS-602T. And finally to the back of the motherboard, a second port will accommodate a second SODIMM memory module.

 

Management interface

To access the management interface of the AS-602T, you must first run the initialization wizard to configure the NAS loaded network, storage space and the clock. Installing the AS-602T is very simple and accessible to all as part of standard use, it is sufficient to validate the choices offered by the program also offers two modes: simple and advanced. Once the installation is completed fast, we discover a successful management interface graphically. The home menu offers a dozen shortcuts as icons you can organize and store according to his desire. The background is also customizable among many topics. Few NAS to provide menus clear and well thought out and that the AS-602T is perfect because the grip is instantaneous. The regulars will have no trouble finding the required options while novices will also instinctively towards the desired tools. Access control allows you to create user accounts and manage shared folders. Just for each user to check the boxes related to folders so that access is allowed or denied. The AS-602T can embark numerous features, access to each of them can be defined. Specifically, user "1" can for example use the download manager while the user "2" will not access.

 

While the activity monitor provides valuable information about the CPU, RAM, network and storage, the file explorer will work directly on the files. The basic options are because you can create directories or compress files. The advantage of this system is to access its data from a web browser. The Settings menu is a crucial point of the AS-602T are grouped here because the main options of the device. Network interfaces, the trash, the update system or power management may be configured precisely to suit all needs.  Two options in this menu are distinguished: the Cloud option and the "Respondent" (firewall). Cloud connect is responsible for ensuring the availability of data from the Internet safely thanks to the built-in firewall. We can then allow or disallow finely access to resources AS-602T. If you have a compatible Dell Latitude E6420 batteries router UPnP, NAS will handle the setup automatically. An essential option for beginners with no notion of translation IP address and port networks.

 

Storage Manager is also a menu inevitable as the management and configuration of hard drives made here. In addition to working on the RAID, you can also virtualize its storage through iSCSI. The information system, we found DR. Asustor, an application of the most convincing because it is responsible for ensuring the health of the AS-602T. This tool is much easier and accessible than usual logs and other reporting systems even if they are managed by the NAS. Menu backups will also show convincing as it supports all of the tools commonly used to shelter the most important data. These technologies are Rsync, FTP, Cloud and backups to external media.

 

An assistant is responsible for guiding the user through a few steps: data backup, destination and frequency of copies. The AS-602T also includes invaluable for novices, although the quality of translation could be clearer on some points. She deserves to be in French, an effort that we love note. The last menu is essential to NAS Asustor Package Manager. It allows to extend the number of features quickly and easily. It is clear that the number of tool selection is impressive and the applications of the brand is more appropriate. While Qnap dominated by master in the field supported by Synology, the  HP Pavilion DV4 batteries system presented by Asustor is equally convincing as you can install the best blog publishing platforms and websites, dedicated tools for businesses and course-related software and multimedia. And the NAS Management Console Asustor AS-602T appears directly from the best available on the market due to a system identical to the multi-window operating systems and includes a panel tool that will quickly become indispensable. Asustor has succeeds in combining the best features of each system in Qnap and Synology. Only a translation gain using technical terms more accessible to the general public.

 

Performance

 

Test Protocol

To measure performance, we used our reference PC with a network interface supports Intel 82579V Gigabit networks. To be sure not to hinder the transfer of data, we use a cluster of two SSD raid 0. We equip the NAS 2 Seagate Barracuda 7200 rpm with 12 MB cache and a SATA 3Gb / s with a capacity of tera byte. We will therefore compare the performance of different methods raid.

This will allow us to check the qualities and defects of these various configurations and especially to help you choose the most suitable to your needs. We will use our traditional file 7769 MB as well as our entire 2414 files in 149 folders distributed to a volume of 3.08 GB (approx. 1.3 MB per file). Measurements will be made via SMB transfer protocols in both reading and writing.

 

Large file performance

 

Do an overview of the performance obtained when transferring large files. Without reaching more than 100 MB / s AS-602T fared well in excess of 90 MB / s write.Readingrates are slightly lower with an average of over 70MB / s is a real ease of use suitable for most uses.

Only RAID 1 does not reach 50MB / s read and write. However, this limitation does slight stain in any global benefits offered by the AS-602T.

 

Small file performance

For small JPG, measured flows are still lower than those observed when using large files. Write rates are excellent and worthy of the fastest NAS market. Cons by reading, we can not hide our disappointment of not reaching the threshold of 30MB / s. Because with twenty MB / s, these results are not really worthy of a high-end NAS. Remains to put these Dell Latitude E5500 batteries measures as indeed it should be borne in mind that the NAS Asustor are very recent and therefore their respective firmware as well. It is therefore null doubt that as measurement updates, the performance will become more convincing.

 

IOPS

Sequential mode

  Environmental professional, IOPS are a decisive criterion because they demonstrate the ability to hold a charge at many concurrency. They also indicate the level of responsiveness that can support the NAS. Read with pus 1,000 IOPS, the AS-602T is within the upper overall NAS. In writing, it far exceeds the 700 IOPS performance level is largely satisfactory for most users. Again, RAID 1, which remember, is probably the most suitable mode for two-bay NAS is a little lower in writing with a little more than 400 IOPS.

 

 Shuffle

In random mode, the results are the average for the majority of NAS equipped with an Intel Atom are able to reach 50 IOPS. The AS-602T therefore offers benefits in line with our expectations.

 

Performance Interfaces

Finally we focus on equipping the NAS interfaces AS-602T with the eSATA and USB 2.0 and 3.0.

While the vast majority of competing models have difficulty taking full advantage of the latter standard, the two bays Asustor offers excellent rates with more than 100MB / s.

 

Consumption and noise

 

 The AS-602T consumes relatively little energy to the views of the embedded platform with only 30watts identified when using two hard drives.StandbyAS-602T rises to 18 watts. This  HP Pavilion dv6000 batteries value may seem high but it could be even lower using mode EuP (Energy Using Product) but in this case, the planning and powering off the device is disabled. Although the AS-602T uses a fan to impose this type of equipment, silent operation is real because it never reaches more than 36.3 dB at one meter under a current environment (temperature close to 20 ° C). And the fan running at a speed proportional to temperature proved effective because it does not need to run at full speed. Hard drives are properly insulated on their supports, the noise level remains contained.

 

Conclusion

With AS-602T NAS, Asustor is placed directly among the great names of the storage network through a successful product and close to perfection. On the material level, the AS-602T Asustor enjoys a quality of design and manufacturing and outstanding common with a famous leading brand on the market are numerous and reassuring. Iomega alone with his px2-300D has an impressive edge. The choice of an Intel Atom processor provides the most convincing performance even if the RAID 1 is a little below average generally recognized. Read as discharges are not so good for small files but future firmware will certainly fix that little detail. Another highlight of the NAS Asustor AS-602T, the number of applications available in the "App Central" that has nothing to envy to competitive offerings. This provides platforms and publications web blog, development tools, multimedia applications such as the excellent Boxee. You can use it with the video output from the NAS to a TV to watch movies.

 

Mobile users will love the Cloud tool of AS-602T for access to data from anywhere through the Internet. Asustor knows also be distinguished by DR. Asustor, a feature capable of ensuring the proper functioning of the NAS while identifying any errors. A much more intuitive and practical than the ancient notification systems. Thus, the  Dell Inspiron 1525 Battery has convinced us and we excited by combining the best of both worlds offered by its competitors. Is accessed by a multi-window management interface so far only available in Synology also offers a rich application that Qnap. This is the first time in just over a year know brand offering a product as well finished, versatile and able to meet the most demanding requirements. Remains whether the NAS Asustor AS-602T is just as convincing on its heading. Offered 485 Euros, it fits perfectly Synology DS713 + between fifty Euros cheaper and Qnap TS-269L beyond 500. Guaranteed for one year, we recommend the NAS Asustor AS-602T for its numerous qualities as well as its lack of real defects. It certainly represents a significant investment but remains a storage solution more robust and more reliable that perfectly justifies its price for its quality and performance. The AS-602T should have no trouble becoming a bestseller and a future reference in its range. We look forward to the brand offers an economical version of its range of NAS.

 

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