Asustor AS5108T 8-Bay NAS Enclosure

The ASUSTOR AS5108T 8-Bay NAS Enclosure provides a versatile and powerful platform for centralised storage, data collaboration, backup, and multimedia streaming. Built for environments where capacity and performance matter, this NAS chassis supports up to eight SATA drives — allowing significant storage scale and flexible configuration to match the evolving needs of businesses, content creators, and IT professionals.

Designed for both 3.5″ and 2.5″ drive support, the AS5108T lets you customise your storage array with high-capacity HDDs for bulk data or SSDs for high-speed cache and performance. The enclosure’s robust RAID options (including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD) help balance performance with data protection, ensuring that your critical files remain safe and accessible.

Equipped with multiple high-speed network interfaces, the AS5108T delivers fast data throughput for multi-user access, virtualisation storage, and media distribution services. Its intuitive ADM (ASUSTOR Data Manager) operating system provides powerful tools for file sharing, backups, remote access, snapshot protection, cloud sync, and multimedia streaming — all accessible via a straightforward user interface.

This NAS enclosure also caters to business continuity planning with hot-swappable drive trays and efficient cooling design that maintains hardware health during heavy workloads. Whether serving files across your local network, backing up servers, or managing large media libraries, the ASUSTOR AS5108T enables reliable performance, flexible scalability, and enterprise-class storage capabilities.

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Technical Specifications

Storage & Drive Support

• Drive Bays: 8 × SATA 3.5″ / 2.5″ drive bays
• Drive Compatibility: HDD and SSD support with hot-swappable trays
• Total Capacity: Scalable based on installed drive capacities
• RAID Support: RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD for performance and redundancy

Performance & Connectivity

• Network Interfaces: Multiple high-speed LAN ports (supports link aggregation)
• Throughput: High data transfer rates for demanding workloads
• Connectivity Expandability: USB and expansion ports for peripherals and additional storage

Operating System & Features

• OS: ASUSTOR Data Manager (ADM) for intuitive NAS control
• File Sharing Protocols: SMB, AFP, NFS for Windows, Mac, Linux environments
• Backup Tools: Scheduled backup, versioning, and cloud sync support
• Snapshot Protection: Point-in-time snapshots for file recovery

Multimedia & Apps

• Media Streaming: DLNA, Plex, and multimedia apps for streaming content
• App Ecosystem: Expandable features through ASUSTOR App Central
• Remote Access: Secure remote connections with mobile and desktop apps

Security & Protection

• User Controls: User accounts, group permissions, and shared folder controls
• Encryption: Encrypted folders and secure transfer protocols
• Network Security: Firewall rules, IP block, and secure access options

Physical & Power

• Form Factor: Tower or rack-ready enclosure (depending on setup)
• Cooling: Quiet dual-fan cooling for optimal thermal performance
• Drive Indicators: LED lights for drive activity, status, and network indicators
• Serviceability: Tool-less drive trays for easy maintenance

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Key Highlights (Bullet Points)

• 💾 8-Bay NAS Enclosure for high-capacity network storage
• 📊 Flexible RAID Support for performance and data protection
• 🌐 High-Speed Network Connectivity with link aggregation support
• 🛠 Hot-Swappable Drive Bays for seamless upgrades and servicing
• 🔐 Advanced Snapshot & Backup Tools for data protection
• 📱 Intuitive OS with Mobile & Remote Access Support
• 🎥 Strong Multimedia Capabilities for streaming and content delivery
• 🏢 Enterprise-Ready for Business, Creative Teams, and IT Workloads