Asustor Drivestor 4 (AS1104T) 4-bay NAS Review

1. Introduction2. Asustor Drivestor 4 / Packaging & bundle3. Asustor Drivestor 4 / Design4. Asustor / ADM5. Usability6. Testing Methodology7. ATTO Disk Benchmark8. Intel NASPT9. Backup & Restore10. Encryption Performance11. Workload Scenarios12. PCMark10 Data Drive Benchmark13. Real Life File Testing14. Power15. Closing Thoughts16. View All Pages

The Drivestor 4 comes in a compact box. The front of the box has a large sticker on it displaying an image of the drive along with the model number. Under the image is two rows of icons that display some of the NAS features; Quad-Core ARM CPU, USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2.5GbE, Toolless installation, Wake on Wan, Ultra Quiet and 3-year warranty. Also, there is a QR code for more product information. The rear of the box is just plain black with the Asustor name picked out in white.

One end of the box has a sticker with images of the front and rear of the unit showing a list of external features. Under this is a panel displaying a detailed list of the hardware inside the NAS and the contents of what's bundled in with the NAS.

The other end panel displays icons for; Asustor Data Master, For Enthusiasts, Lifestyle Applications and Surveillance Center. Under this are icons displaying cross-platform support and mobile app support.

Bundled with the Drivestor 4 is all the bits and bobs you need to get started; Cat 5E Ethernet cable, 90W power adapter (Delta Electronics DPS-90AB-3), 16 thumbscrews for installing four 3.5in drives and a quick start guide.

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