NAS Buying & Setup Guide 2024 (w/ Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro AS3302T)

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Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro AS3302T 2 Bay NAS, Quad Core 1.4 GHz CPU, 2.5 GbE Port, 2GB RAM DDR4, Network Attached Storage Enclosure (Diskless)
As you journey through life, your digital storage needs are projected to grow exponentially due to the prevalence of high-res smartphone cameras. It's not just video editors who require a Network Attached Storage (NAS) system; every person on this planet will eventually need one to future-proof their precious memories, like cherished moments with family, pets, and loved ones. By taking action today, you'll be well-prepared for the increasing data storage demands, preventing potential data loss. Secure your digital legacy and enjoy peace of mind with a NAS investment, essential for everyone in today's digital age.
Mentioned software
- freefilesync.org/ (a more controller way to mirror or sync one folder to another drive)
- github.com/winfsp/sshfs-win (fast & secure remote network drive mapping)
00:00 Why a NAS is more important than ever
00:18 Why external USB hard drives suck
01:36 Issues with limited upload speed
03:06 Build quality, form factor
04:41 Power supply
05:00 Quiet operation
05:16 Hibernation and disk drive noise
05:39 Power efficiency
06:13 Warning buying helium large capacity hard drives
07:02 Installation and setup
08:30 Operating system and software UX
10:05 Benchmarks and performance
11:45 Fast 2.5 gbe ethernet
12:45 Improving your workflow
13:17 Benefits of natively mapped network drives
13:45 Dropbox-like sync option
14:45 Map network drive over internet speeds and security
16:44 Best method to map network drive over internet
18:23 Your own private Google Photos
19:04 Cost savings and break even point against cloud storage fees
19:28 Encrypting volumes for sensitive docs
19:46 Easy user access control
20:05 Advanced services like SSH
20:22 Share public upload download links
20:53 Seamless mobile app support
21:53 Media library use case (TV, project, Quest, Plex)
22:57 Summary
23:24 Competitors
23:39 Warning about WD My Cloud
24:13 Do I recommend Asustor over Synology?
24:44 Outro
#nas #networkattachedstorage #asus #asustor #synology #westerndigital #cloudstorage #decentralizednas
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This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

[@user-hv9sg5pl8b]

I run Linux on all of my computers. I started running a NAS (actually two of them an Asustor and a home built with Open Media Vault) I also have five different computers that I use regularly. I love the fact that I just save anything items I'm working on with any of the computers, to the NAS and the item is immediately available on any of the computers. Also, it automatically creates redundancy for all of my files. It also makes a separate back-up to an external hard drive on a daily basis. And, best of all, if I ever want to change my operating system, there is no need to back up and restore my files. I just connect my new OS to my NAS, and all of my files are just where I left them.

[@novo7445]

Very insightful video. In-depth and everything I needed to know. Thanks!

[@RubiconUnlimited]

wow so much great, useful information! I was leaning toward a local RAID system, but I could definitley benefit from this remote solution.

[@garyb7193]

Nice and thorough video. Thanks!

[@JSyntax]

Thank you

[@amjidkhan7896]

I've been looking for a decent NAS enclosure for a few weeks. I actually ordered this a few hours ago and checked out your video afterwards to make sure my logic to purchase this model was sound. Seems like I've made a good choice. Btw, not a fan of WD drives. I've instead gone for the Toshiba NAS N300. Thanks for your review.

[@Timee80]

Nice video. I’d highly recommend filling that second drive bay and setting up raid though. You’ll be feeling the pain if that single drive goes down. That was a Very thorough look into the NAS👍

[@JSyntax]

agreed, but I'm willing to make the trade off! the files are not mission critical and I will do offsite backups with my now empty external drives! ty

[@lvc394]

@@JSyntax As much as you think you don't need RAID 1, when that drive goes down you will be hurting. It is better to protect than to lose or rebuild. But you do you.

[@turnaround2]

​@@lvc394agreed but also don't rely on raid as a substitute for a backup. I've learned the hard way

[@kada0420]

@@lvc394 RAID 1 is basically just mirroring that one hard drive on the other right? I'm not too familiar with the term

[@aleks-33]

what do you mean @@turnaround2 ? Isnt RAID THE Backup?!

[@Ndlelex]

That WD My Cloud device is not an external drive, though; that's a competing NAS, actually. As a matter of fact, I've been using one for the past 7 years now and am thinking of upgrading to this very Asustor (gen 2) you're reviewing.

[@mikenguyen1578]

Hey thank you for the indepth look. I'm new to nas systems but took the leap because of your video. Looking to use it for personal storage between my wife and i which will also be our WFH storage. We use Mac OS, is it cool if you did a run down on how to map drives for mac so we can access the drives away from home using the SShfs protocol?

[@dancarpenter419]

Can u auto back up photos from an I phone ? Thanks. Great vid

[@adamroberts449]

To eliminate HDD noise from large capacity drive activity. First remove the outer plastic casing & leave off, then place the device on its side so that the drives operate horizontal as opposed vertical. Keep in a place with plenty of space around it out of direct sunlight. Place antivibration foam underneath to stop vibration to wooden TV stands. Bingo you will only hear the drives operating at about 9-10 dB`s. Hope this is helpful 🙂

[@ovarb12]

great video. i was in the same place as you and doing the same thing. I have a few ext usb storage "devices", lol. Yes everyone was over the moon about the big name brands and the "ace a store" (i heard that how to say it) was heads and shoulders above on the hd side. all the review stated the sw was not up to par. I think it works well. caching nvme drive x2 is better that just about anything else out there.

[@JSyntax]

Exactly!

[@nickieredshaw7835]

Great information video just ordered one of these as some of the competitors apple apps seems hit and miss

[@JSyntax]

Glad it was helpful!

[@kada0420]

sold. I'm finally gonna remove that big hard drive in my itx case for this for better cooling Edit: I have a question, my isp blocks port forwarding since forever, will that be an issue?

[@user-lp5mo3tt3s]

Thank you for the video. What do you thing about the Asustor Asustor AS5202T... iT WILL DO THE SAME?

[@sanekabc]

Hey man, have you done a review of Fitbit Sense 2 and compared its sleep features and SP02? I know you have done this on earlier models but I can't find a video where you do this?

[@JSyntax]

sorry I don't have access to that device! I'd love to try.

[@Fitguru850]

I would be interested on this as well. My Fitbit 2 sense os showing low oxygen saturation that correlates with my rem sleep which couldean I have sleep apnea. This watch does have find phone feature. Also I'd love if you could do a video on the pixal google fitbit.

[@myrnaloy4275]

Fantastic video!

[@JSyntax]

thank you!

[@myrnaloy4275]

@JSyntax I bought the 4 drive, I went through your link, but I'm not sure if it worked for you as I went with the 4 drive. If it doesn't show for I can send you ord number or contact them that this was the video that bought this.

[@ryejuan]

So which one to get? Qnap or this? Am so confused now with all this out in the market. 😵‍💫

[@FLBRGZ]

Hello, great video. Can you tell me if I can either plug in a sd card via usb dongle/reader/holder, or plug a gopro in directly via usb, and then transfer the files directly to the nas automatically or by pressing the button on the front? thanks for any help

[@JSyntax]

yes, should be no different than usb drive. that's an interesting use case. I might try

[@FLBRGZ]

Hi, do I need a specific app, could you show us how to set it up to do it?

[@FLBRGZ]

@@JSyntax I travel and do some mtb videos, I am after something to put in my caravan and when I get back to the caravan I can just plug in my sd card or GoPro directly and just transfer everything to the nas so I can work on it later and start out with an empty sd card each day. Cheers

[@serjmaster87]

asustor was hacked too with dead bolt

[@esariasesarias3793]

Hello, i have this nas and i have a problem with it, the connection speed is very slow, is connected at my office with 1 gbps internet speed and when i am traing to access documents from home is very slow and takes very long time to open a word document or to save it. this is happening when I us asustor app, ana you help me?

[@mihairadu9042]

Hi, I have a Asustor Nimbustor 4 AS5304T and accidently done a factory reset .When I've reinstalled the Hard drives it wiped all the data . Now I'm using Wondershare Recoverit to recover all my data and it is super slow . Do you know of any tool on the Nas that can recover the data ?

[@esariasesarias3793]

Hi, I am traing to connect with sshfs and I get acces denied, after i put the username and password. Can you help me? Do I need to create a new Username and Password?

[@San37815]

can you encrypt the whole drive or system?

[@JSyntax]

yes any volume or drive can be encrypted

[@scrammy]

ay·soos

[@arturakhmerov1359]

great video! but how hard it is to pronounce asuStor instead of asutor? bothered me the whole time, haha

[@JSyntax]

Hahaha I tend to mess up these esoteric brand names a lot