Asustor Launches 2-Bay Drivestor 2 Gen2 and 4-Bay Drivestor 4 Gen2 Entry-level Desktop NAS
£144 (2-bay) and £199 (4-bay) diskless, Realtek RTD1619B quad-core 1.7GHz processor, 2.5GbE network port, and 3 USB 5Gb
This is a Press Release edited by StorageNewsletter.com on November 25, 2025 at 2:01 pmAsustor Inc. is announcing the launch of the Drivestor 2 Gen2 and Drivestor 4 Gen2 entry-level NAS models, delivering faster, safer, and more efficient digital storage solutions for personal and home users.
Powered by the Realtek RTD1619B quad-core 1.7GHz processor, the Drivestor Gen2 series provides stable multitasking performance. Built into these models are a 2.5GbE network port, which benefits from significantly improved CPU performance, while maintaining backward compatibility with Gigabit and 100MbE networks. Whether streaming multimedia, or transferring large files, your NAS enables you to enjoy smooth, uninterrupted performance. The Drivestor Gen2 series also supports H.264 and AV1 decoding, enabling playback of 4K UHD content at up to 60f/s. All this hardware combined with LooksGood, the Drivestor Gen2 series ensures a fluid and stable high-definition entertainment experience.
The Drivestor Gen2 series offers a comprehensive backup solution, ensuring that valuable files are securely stored and easily managed. With support for cloud synchronization services found in both DataSync Center and Cloud Backup Center, multi-layered backup structures can be built. The Drivestor Gen2 series is equipped with 3 USB 5Gb ports. One is found on the front while 2 are on the rear to facilitate convenient connectivity with external drives and peripherals. Together, these tools help you easily implement the 3-2-1 backup principle, safeguarding digital assets against accidental deletion, system failures, or ransomware attacks while enabling rapid recovery of critical data.
Drivestor 2 Gen2 NAS front and rear
Beyond performance and security, the Drivestor Gen2 series also emphasizes storage capacity and cost-effectiveness, empowering you to build your own private cloud data center that doesn’t break the bank. Whether for multimedia streaming, file management, or backup needs, the Drivestor 2 Gen2 and Drivestor 4 Gen2 deliver outstanding performance, reliability, and flexibility. With this in mind, the Drivestor Gen2 series becomes a companion for the lifestyles of the home or home office. The multitasking and high-speed transfer capabilities ensure a seamless balance of productivity, entertainment, and data protection.
Drivestor 4 Gen2 NAS front and rear
Key Specs:
- CPU: Realtek RTD1619B 1.7 GHz Quad-Core processor
- Memory: 1GB DDR4
- Drive Bays:
- – 2 x (3.5” SATA HDD)
- – 4 x (3.5” SATA HDD)
- Networking: 1×2.5 Gb (2.5G / 1G / 100M speeds)
- 2.5GbE Sequential RW Performance: 266 MB/s / 160 MB/s (RAID 5)
- Connectivity: 1xUSB 5Gb (Front), 2xUSB 5Gb (Rear)
- Maximum Hard Drive Capacity: 60TB / 120TB (AS1202T / AS1204T)
- Supports Hardware Encryption Engine and Tool-Free hard drive Installation
- Supports RAID-0 / 1 / 5 / 6 / 10, Single, JBOD
- Supports System Migration
- Supports Wake on LAN and Wake on WAN
The suggested retail prices for the Drivestor 2 Gen2 and Drivestor 4 Gen2 are £144 and £199, respectively.












