AS-609RS / AS-609RD

A 2U rackmount professional NAS server combining high storage capacity with superior performance

Your Data is Safe with Us

You no longer need to worry about accidentally losing your vital documents. ASUSTOR NAS devices provide you with a complete host of data protection and backup solutions to look after your most important information, creating a stress free and liberating user experience.

Optimal data security solutions – abundant data protection and backup features

Using backup utilities such as Backup Plan and Apple Time Machine you can easily backup data from a Windows PC or Mac directly onto an ASUSTOR NAS device. ASUSTOR NAS devices also offer a variety of different RAID configurations, allowing you to select the most appropriate configuration for your security needs.

Moreover, our NAS devices also support a multitude of two-way sync and backup options. Besides backing up your data onto a NAS device, you can also further back up the data from a NAS device onto other devices. ASUSTOR NAS devices support backup via the cloud, external hard drive, Rsync and FTP. In the unfortunate event of a disaster, you will be able to recover and restore your data with the utmost speed, thereby helping you to avoid the damage that can be caused by lost data.

iSCSI and Virtualization

ASUSTOR recognizes that stable and efficient shared storage is a must for your virtual environment. The supported use of iSCSI and NFS allows you to seamlessly integrate with any existing IT environments. Additionally, all ASUSTOR NAS devices are verified as VMware, Citrix and Hyper-V ready, providing you with a flexible and cost-efficient virtual storage solution.

The iSCSI features supported by ASUSTOR NAS devices include:
- LUN Mapping
- LUN Masking
- ISO File Mounting
- MPIO & MCS Support
- Persistent (SCSI-3) Reservations


Unleash unlimited potential

The applications that come pre-installed with each ASUSTOR NAS device are just the beginning. At your convenience, you can browse through and download any applications that peak your interest from App Central. App Central allows you to explore the unlimited potential of ASUSTOR NAS devices while creating a personalized NAS device for yourself.

Whether your interests lie in business, website construction or even digital home entertainment, App Central provides you with the boundless variety of applications that you require to satisfy your digital lifestyle needs.


Protect our Planet with ASUSTOR

As a responsible citizen of the Earth, it is our mission to continue to develop superior energy saving and energy efficient products. From their inception, all ASUSTOR NAS products are designed and developed around ecologically friendly concepts. When in use, our devices consume far less power than the average computer or server. Furthermore, our advanced power control features allow you to more efficiently manage your NAS device and hard drives. This lowers your electric bill and prolongs the lifespan of your hard drives all at the same time.

All ASUSTOR NAS products are constructed in accordance with RoHS standards and use recyclable packaging materials, striving for the smallest ecological footprint possible.


Embrace the Cloud, Enjoy Peace of Mind

ASUSTOR NAS devices allow you to enjoy the conveniences of cloud computing, while simultaneously providing you with data security of the highest standard.

All our devices come pre-installed with ADM Defender, which protects your data against all malicious attacks. Secure multitenancy and SSL encryption allow all users to access their data in a protected and stress free environment. As well, our NAS devices also support military grade AES 256-bit encryption for each individual shared folder, giving you the type of security and privacy that you require for your most confidential data. This means that, should you lose your NAS device, you still needn't worry about your sensitive data falling into the wrong hands.

In addition to providing security for your data, ASUSTOR also caters to your other security interests. Our pre-installed Surveillance Center lets you collectively manage an array of IP cameras. Through the power of the Internet, you can keep an eye on all of your valued interests. In the event of any disruptions, Surveillance Center will notify you at once.

Windows Read/Write (5GB file, 1GbE x 1)
Series Read Write
AS70* 112.86 112.50
AS51 112.38 111.73
AS50 112.05 110.20
AS-6 111.18 108.66
AS-3 110.38 81.74
AS-2TE 101.36 70.32
AS-2T 98.68 65.88

iSCSI Read/Write (5GB file, 1GbE x 1)
Series Read Write
AS70* 102.4 119.54
AS51 100.16 102.27
AS50 99.66 101.89
AS-6 99.24 97.88
AS-3 86.76 86.52
AS-2TE 83.52 83.61
AS-2T 83.18 79.14

*AS50/51 Test Environment
Client PC
CPU Intel Core i7-2600 3.40GHz
Memory 8GB
OS Windows 7 x64
HDD Intel SSD 530 128GB * 2 [RAID0]
Network Intel Gigabit CT Desktop Adapter [MTU 1500]
Switch DLink DSG-1210-16
  • Tested models: AS5004T/AS5104T
    Tested RAID level: RAID 5

AS-2/3/6 Test Environment
Client PC
CPU Intel Core i5-2320 3.00GHz
Memory 2GB
OS Windows 7 x64, Ubuntu Server 12.10 x64
HDD Toshiba MQ01ABD032 *2 [Raid0]
Network 1Gbps Ethernet, MTU 1500
Switch DLink DSG-1210-16
NAS
OS ADM 2.0.2.R899
HDD WD10EFR
Network 1Gbps Ethernet, MTU 1500
Switch DLink DSG-1210-16
  • Tested models: AS-604T/AS-304T/AS-204TE/AS-204T
    Tested RAID level: RAID 5

  • Performance figures are achieved in the ASUSTOR lab using state of the art client computers under optimized network settings, and could vary in different environments. Ordinary desktop or notebook computers may be unable to reproduce these figures.

Hardware & Packaging

Hardware Specifications

  • CPU: Intel® Atom™ 2.13 GHz Dual-Core Processor
  • Memory: 1GB SO-DIMM DDR3 (Expandable. Max. 3GB)
  • HDD: 2.5" or 3.5" SATA II/ III x 9¹
  • Expansion: USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 4, eSATA x 2
  • Network: Gigabit Ethernet x 2
  • Output: HDMI 1.3a x1
  • System Fan: 60mm X2
  • Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Certification: FCC, CE, VCCI, BSMI, C-TICK

Operation

  • Power Consumption:
    AS-609RS: 58.7W (Operation); 32.8W (Disk Hibernation); 1.4W (Sleep Mode)
    AS-609RD: 73.5W (Operation); 44.9W (Disk Hibernation); 2.02W (Sleep Mode)²
  • Noise Level:
  • Operation Temperature: 5°C~35°C (40°F~95°F)
  • Humidity: 5% to 95% RH

ASUSTOR Hightlight

  • System Migration
  • Cloud Connect
  • Dr.ASUSTOR
  • 2-way Backup
  • Task Monitor

Eco-Friendly Design

  • System Automatically Enters Sleep Mode (Schedule S3)
  • Auto-Standby for Both Internal and External Disks
  • Auto Fan Control
  • LED Night Mode
  • Power Schedule: On, Off, Restart, and Sleep

Size and Weight

  • Size: 88(H) x 439(W) x 535(D) mm
  • Weight: 12.2 Kg / 26.8 lb


Software & Features

Operating System

  • ADM 2.0 Onwards
  • Built-in App Central for Various Apps

Supported OS

  • Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, Server 2003, Server 2008, Server 2012
  • Mac OS X 10.6 Onwards
  • UNIX, Linux, and BSD

Supported Languages

  • Deutsch, English, Français, Italiano, Nederlands, Русский, 日本語, 한글, 简体中文, 繁體中文, Česká, Polski, Svenska, Dansk, Norsk, Suomi, Español

Supported Browsers

  • Internet Explorer 9 Onwards
  • FireFox
  • Chrome
  • Safari

Network Protocols

  • CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, Rsync, SSH, SFTP, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPS, SMB 2.0*, TFTP*, Proxy*

*ADM 2.3 Onwards

File System

  • Internal Disk: EXT4
  • External Disk: FAT32, NTFS, EXT3, EXT4, HFS+

Storage Management

  • Support Multiple Volumes with Spare Disks
  • Volume Type: Single disk, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
  • Support for Online RAID Level Migration
  • Support for Online RAID Capacity Expansion

MyArchive

  • Insert Hard Disk & Immediately Access Files
  • Transfer or Exchange Terabytes of Data via the Internal Hot-Swap SATA Interface
  • Up to 2 Bays Reserved for MyArchive Docking Purposes

iSCSI

  • Maximum Targets: 256
  • Maximum LUNs: 256
  • Target Masking
  • LUN Mapping
  • ISO File Mounting
  • Supports MCS
  • Persistent (SCSI-3) Reservations

Disk Management

  • Scheduled Bad Block Scans
  • Scheduled S.M.A.R.T Scans

Network

  • TCP/IP (IPv4 & IPv6)
  • Link Aggregation: Supports 802.3ad and Six Other Modes for Load Balancing and/or Network Failover
  • Jumbo Frame (MTU)
  • VLAN
  • Cloud Connect
  • Wireless Network³
  • DDNS and EZ-Router
  • Supports Wake-on-LAN (WOL)

Backup Solutions

  • Rsync (Remote Sync) Backup
  • Cloud Backup
  • FTP Backup
  • External Backup
  • One Touch Backup

System Administration

  • Log Type: System Log, Connection Log, File Access Log
  • Real-time Online User Monitor
  • Real-time System Monitor
  • Network Recycle Bin
  • User Quota
  • Virtual Drive (ISO Mounting, Maximum 16)
  • UPS Support

Access Control

  • Maximum Number of Users: 4096
  • Maximum Number of Groups: 512
  • Maximum Number of Shared Folders: 512
  • Maximum Number of Concurrent Connections: 512
  • Supports Windows Active Directory

Security

  • AES 256-Bit Folder Encryption
  • Firewall: Prevent Unauthorized Access
  • Network Defender: Prevent Network Attacks
  • Alert Notifications: E-mail, SMS
  • Encrypted Connections: HTTPS, FTP over SSL/TLS, SSH, SFTP, Rsync over SSH

External Devices

  • Supports USB/eSATA3 External Storage Devices
  • USB Wi-Fi Dongle Support
  • Bluetooth Dongle/Speaker Support
  • USB Printer Support
  • USB DAC/IR Receiver/Keyboard/Mouse Support
App Central

Download Center

XBMC

UPnP Media Server V2

HiDrive Backup & Sync

ASUSTOR Portal

Takeasy Download

SoundsGood Media Player

Surveillance Center
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Hardisk
EZ Router
IP Camera
USB Printer
TV Sticks
HDTV
Memory
External Storage
USB WiFi Dongle
UPS
USB DAC
Bluetooth
External Optical Drive