ASUSTOR was nice enough to send on a AS-202TE for review. In this installment, I show you how to run through the basic installation of the NAS. Read on for details!
ASUSTOR was nice enough to send on a AS-202TE for review. In this installment, I show you how to run through the basic installation of the NAS. Before we get started, let’s give you some background on this unit:
AS-202TE
Takes care of all your multimedia entertainment needs from downloading to local playback
Takes care of all your multimedia entertainment needs from downloading to local playback
- Listen to your music with Web music player SoundsGood
- 24/7 round-the-clock download assistant
- 1080P HD multimedia playback via HDMI and XBMC
- Expand storage capacity with USB 3.0 external hard drives
- Support for a variety of mobile apps from ASUSTOR
- ASUSTOR’s exclusive FTP client: FTP Explorer
Hardware Specifications
- CPU: Intel® ATOM™ 1.2GHz Dual-Core Processor
- Memory: 1GB Memory DDR3
- HDD: 2.5″ / 3.5″ SATA II/ III or SSD x 2¹ Compatibility
- Expansion: USB 3.0 x 2, USB 2.0 x 2
- Network: Gigabit Ethernet x 1
- Output: HDMI x 1
- System Fan: 70mm x 1
- Infrared Receiver
- 3.5mm Audio Jack
- Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V AC*
- Certification: FCC, CE, VCCI, BSMI, C-TICK
* WD Red 3 TB HDD
Operation
- Power Consumption: 19.7W (Operation); 13W (Disk Hibernation); 0.8W (Sleep Mode)²
- Noise Level: 24dB
- 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 Sleep Mode (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
This is a 2-bay unit with one gigabit ethernet connection and an HDMI Out port, and is aimed at the home user who wants to directly connect a NAS to their TV for content playback. Check out these product pictures:
This is an attractive-looking unit that will look fine in most home entertainment racks, and is made from high-quality materials. Let’s set this unit up!
