{"product_id":"asustor-as5004u","title":"Asustor AS5004U XpanStor 4 NAS Expander 4-Bay Tower Expansion Unit","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-asustor-as5004u-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-asustor-as5004u-copy { font-family: Inter, Arial, sans-serif; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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Its 4-bay enclosure connects through USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C at up to 10Gbps, keeping the expansion role clear: this unit adds storage, while the host NAS provides network access, management and applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to separate growing working data, backup volumes or supported removable archives from the host’s internal drives. Plan the connection, drive selection and backup arrangement before installation, particularly where the NAS also supports business applications or surveillance recordings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 bays for 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C at up to 10Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHost-managed storage with compatible ADM systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90W power adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparate expansion volumes for a planned storage layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExpand the Storage You Already Manage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe enclosure is designed to work alongside an approved ASUSTOR host. Storage remains managed through the supported NAS software, avoiding a separate network server to administer. Check host support and the maximum number of attached expansion units before planning a larger installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep Volumes Clearly Separated\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer supports separate expansion-unit volumes. Drives in this expansion unit cannot be combined with the NAS’s internal drives in the same RAID array. Choose an appropriate layout for the installed drives and maintain an independent backup of important information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAS31, AS32, AS40, AS61, AS62, AS63 and AS64 families, plus Nimbustor, Nimbustor Gen2, Drivestor, Drivestor Pro, Drivestor Lite, Drivestor Gen2, Drivestor Pro Gen2, Lockerstor, Lockerstor Gen2, Lockerstor Gen3, Lockerstor Pro, Lockerstor Pro Gen2, Flashstor and Flashstor Gen2. Check the exact host and permitted expansion-unit count.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for an Organised Deployment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpansion enclosure, relevant USB connection and power adapter; storage drives sold separately. Automatic fan management and power coordination help the expansion unit work alongside the supported host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAS5004U is for buyers expanding an existing compatible NAS, rather than buying a standalone network-storage server. Match the exact host, required connection and drive configuration, then create the supported expansion volumes for your workload. It does not add a separate processor, network interface or extra Surveillance Center camera licences to the host.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ace-article-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"ace-asustor-as5004u-faq-title\"\u003e\u003ch3 id=\"ace-asustor-as5004u-faq-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"ace-asustor-as5004u-faq\" open\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eIs This a Standalone NAS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a storage expansion enclosure for a compatible host. It does not provide its own independent network file services or applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"ace-asustor-as5004u-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhich NAS Models Are Compatible?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAS31, AS32, AS40, AS61, AS62, AS63 and AS64 families, plus Nimbustor, Nimbustor Gen2, Drivestor, Drivestor Pro, Drivestor Lite, Drivestor Gen2, Drivestor Pro Gen2, Lockerstor, Lockerstor Gen2, Lockerstor Gen3, Lockerstor Pro, Lockerstor Pro Gen2, Flashstor and Flashstor Gen2. Check the exact host and permitted expansion-unit count.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"ace-asustor-as5004u-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eAre Storage Drives Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Select compatible 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA HDDs and SSDs separately. Match the host’s approved drive list and intended workload.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"ace-asustor-as5004u-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eCan I Combine These Drives with the NAS in One RAID Array?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The manufacturer states that expansion-unit drives cannot be combined with the NAS’s internal drives in the same RAID array. Create a supported separate volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"ace-asustor-as5004u-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes It Increase the Surveillance Camera Licence Count?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Camera licences, recording limits and applications are controlled by the host NAS. Additional storage does not automatically add camera licences or processing capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"ace-asustor-as5004u-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhat Connection and Software Are Required?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C at up to 10Gbps. ADM 4.2.4 onwards is listed by the manufacturer. Confirm the exact host, supported firmware and any required expansion card before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Asustor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41902572339259,"sku":"AS5004U","price":434.04,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/files\/asustor-as5004u-xpanstor-4-nas-expander-4-bay-tower-expansion-unit-662241.png?v=1732780750","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/fil\/products\/asustor-as5004u","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}