The DREAM Video Editor NAS - Flashstor Gen 2 Review (FS6812X)

Flashstor Gen 2 NAS Review https://nascompares.com/review/flashstor-gen-2-nas-review/
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen 2 £1,339 - https://amzn.to/3ZaZ2oo
Asustor Flashstor 6 Gen 2 £979 - https://amzn.to/3Z5q6X5
Asustor Flashstor 6 FS6706T Here on Amazon $499 - https://amzn.to/3I6Ov5L
TrueNAS Scale on an Asustor NAS https://youtu.be/zLObA7PYIaM
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro FS6712X Here on Amazon $860 - https://amzn.to/42JF8AI
Buy the Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T) NAS Now, here on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4fb1mC6

Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen 3 NAS Review (AS6804T) https://nascompares.com/review/asustor-lockerstor-4-gen-3-nas-review-as6804t/
Lockerstor Gen 3 Review - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OidIeTGAYgI

Video Chapters
00:00 - Introduction: The Rise of NVMe SSD NAS Systems
00:37 - Flashstor Gen 2 Overview: Evolution from Flashstor Gen 1
01:38 - Pricing Breakdown: $999 for 6-Bay, $1,300–$1,400 for 12-Bay
02:08 - Heat Dissipation Design: Cooling Solutions in the Gen 2
03:06 - Thermal Imaging Test: Effectiveness of Fans and Copper Piping
04:34 - Heat Concerns for Gen 4 SSDs Without Heatsinks
05:33 - Power Consumption Analysis: Idle and Active Usage
06:39 - PCIe Lane Configuration: Diverse Slot Speeds and Bandwidth
07:45 - PCIe Switches and Bandwidth Distribution
08:19 - Slot Speed Allocation: Differences Between 6-Bay and 12-Bay
08:53 - CPU and Memory: AMD Ryzen V3000, ECC Memory Support
09:21 - Lack of Integrated Graphics: Implications for Certain Users
09:57 - ECC Memory Differences: Included in 12-Bay, Not in 6-Bay
10:28 - Connectivity: Dual 10GbE Ports, USB4/Thunderbolt 4 Support
11:21 - Single 10GbE Limitation on 6-Bay Model
11:53 - USB4 Performance: Speed Tests and Connectivity Potential
12:23 - Performance Testing: NVMe Saturation Across 10GbE and USB4
14:31 - Combined Connectivity Results: 3,000–3,500 MB/s Speeds
15:03 - Noise Levels During Operation: Low-Impact Performance
16:08 - ADM Software Overview: Features and Limitations
17:01 - ADM vs. Competitors: Strengths and Weaknesses
17:28 - Third-Party OS Installation: TrueNAS and Unraid Compatibility
17:56 - Verdict: Hardware Excellence with Software Compromises
18:27 - Positives: ECC Support, Connectivity, and Low Impact Design
18:56 - Negatives: Slot Speed Variability, Lack of ECC in 6-Bay, No iGPU
19:28 - Final Thoughts: Who Should Buy the Flashstor Gen 2?
20:00 - Upcoming Content: Short Review and Written Analysis
20:26 - Closing: Supporting NAS Compares with Affiliate Links


NC Review Post - https://nascompares.com/2024/11/01/asustor-lockerstor-4-gen-3-nas-review-as6804t/
Flashstor Gen 2 Reveal Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfum6Pco3NM&t
Asustor Flashstor Gen 2 NAS News - https://nascompares.com/news/asustor-flashstor-gen-2-revealed-amd-ryzen-ecc-memory-gen4-ssds-dual-10gbe/
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro M.2 NVMe NAS Drive Review https://nascompares.com/2023/06/12/asustor-flashstor-12-pro-m-2-nvme-nas-drive-review/
Asustor FS6812X and FS6806T Flashstor Gen2 NAS Revealed - https://nascompares.com/2024/05/10/asustor-flashstor-gen-2-revealed-and-it-is-a-beast/
How to Install TrueNAS Core on an Asustor NAS Drive – Step-By-Step Guide https://nascompares.com/guide/truenas-core-on-an-asustor-nas-installation-guide/
How to Install TrueNAS Scale on an Asustor NAS Drive – Step-By-Step Guide https://nascompares.com/guide/how-to-install-truenas-scale-on-an-asustor-nas/
How to Install UnRAID on an Asustor NAS https://youtu.be/oOmqkms5ZXU
Review and 'Should You Buy' Article for the Asustor Flashstor 6 and Flashstor 12 Pro NAS - https://nascompares.com/review/asustor-flashstor-nvme-ssd-nas-drive-review-should-you-buy/
How to Install UnRAID on an Asustor NAS - A Step by Step Guide https://nascompares.com/guide/unraid-on-an-asustor-nas-a-step-by-step-guide/
Asustor AS6704T Lockerstor 4 Gen 2 NAS Hardware Review – Worth Your Data? https://nascompares.com/review/asustor-as6704t-lockerstor-4-gen-2-nas-review/
You can find the Asustor Lockerstor Gen 2 NAS series here on Amazon - https://amzn.to/3T3Aad3
Asustor AS-T10G3, 10GbE & M 2 NVMe SSD Card Review https://youtu.be/agSHQ_k9920
The Asustor Flashstor 6 and Flashstor 12 Pro NVMe NAS https://nascompares.com/2023/05/03/the-asustor-flashstor-6-and-flashstor-12-pro-nvme-nas/

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