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What is 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet?

It’s very simple. It’s 2.5 times Gigabit speeds and both consumers and businesses are finding Gigabit to be exceedingly unsuitable for modern uses. File transfers, real-time streaming and recording increasingly require higher speeds.

Faster solutions do exist. 10-Gigabit, 25-Gigabit and 40-Gigabit Ethernet are standards in use today. However, these technologies have not matured enough for them to be affordable and efficient. Most of these technologies are often found in the enterprise space where performance at any cost is needed. 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet provides a massive performance boost while being a mature technology that is affordable, and easy to integrate in a small space like a NAS. 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet controllers often do not require active cooling and do not require very much power or resources to operate while hardware support is increasingly common. 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet runs reliably well on existing Cat 5e cabling, making this speed boost one of the easiest to implement as networks will not need to be rewired, making 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet the most worthwhile investment at the time of this writing.

Most of ASUSTOR NAS devices come with one or more 2.5GbE ports. For NAS devices with more than one port, use link aggregation to increase network stability and performance to multiple computers for a better backup and storage experience.

Exceedingly Fast

Exceedingly Fast

Easily Upgradeable

Easily Upgradeable

High Capacity with Scalability

High Capacity with Scalability

Using Wi-Fi 6? Gigabit Ethernet is Simply Not Enough

2.5-Gigabit Ethernet has been with ASUSTOR for a long time. ASUSTOR was one of the first companies to adopt 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet on a NAS and among the first to release a 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet Switch, the Switch’nstor. Also in ASUSTOR’s arsenal is the 2.5GbE Type C-USB Ethernet adapter, the AS-U2.5G2 which complements the full range of desktop NAS devices supporting 2.5GbE by enabling almost any PC to support 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet.

ASUSTOR is committed to building a stable, high-performance, and complete 2.5GbE ecosystem, combining both speed and capacity. If using Wi-Fi 6, Gigabit Ethernet simply won’t do. 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ensures that you can use your NAS at maximum speeds to quickly access large and small files or improve efficiency of collaboration.

Using Wi-Fi 6? Gigabit Ethernet is Simply Not Enough

Upgrade Now…or Later – It’s Easy!

Your wired network likely already supports 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet. Your Category 5e or Category 6 cabling already fully supports 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet. So when you’re ready to upgrade, you won’t need to rewire your setup. ASUSTOR provides highly compatible accessories to help you easily upgrade your NAS or computer equipment to 2.5GbE. It’s inexpensive too! Multiple devices can be affordably and easily upgraded to 2.5GbE to enjoy speeds that easily exceed double what Gigabit provides.

Getting started with 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet:

  1. A 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet USB adapter
  2. A 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet switch
  3. A 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet-enabled NAS

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Best Adobe storage NAS for Content Creator

USB Type-C

The AS-U2.5G2 uses USB Type-C and includes a Type-A adapter, making it easy to connect to your laptop or desktop.

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Integrated USB Cable

The AS-U2.5G2 comes with an integrated a USB-C cable, making transport easy and reducing costs.

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Equipped With a Red 2.5GbE Port

Equipped with a 2.5GBASE-T port. The AS-U2.5G 2 provides up to 2.5-Gigabit speeds on existing Cat5e or better network cables.

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Easily Comes With You

The AS-U2.5G2 weighs only 33 g and is easily portable.

Best Adobe storage NAS for Content Creator

USB powered

The AS-U2.5G is powered directly from the USB port and does not require additional power. The AS-U2.5G is compatible with both USB Type-C ports and USB Type-A ports with an adapter.

Best Adobe storage NAS for Content Creator

Aluminum Casing

Offers better and more efficient heat dissipation, increasing quality.

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Easy 2.5GbE Speeds

Easy 2.5GbE Speeds

Uses Cat5e cabling to attain 2.5-Gigabit speeds. Doesn’t need special cables.

Plug and Play

Plug and Play

Compatible with almost any network.

Silent and Fanless

Silent and Fanless

Fanless design – Suitable for virtually any environment.

Efficient

Efficient

Uses only 10 W for efficient performance.

Small and Lightweight

Small and Lightweight

The Switch’nstor is only 14 cm long and only weighs 340 g, making it seamless in any environment.

Mount it Anywhere

Mount it Anywhere

The Switch’nstor can easily be mounted onto a wall for easy cable management.

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ASUSTOR 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet NAS devices

Choose from a variety of ASUSTOR NAS devices featuring one or more 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ports. Picked a NAS with two 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ports? Use a managed switch to combine them into a fault tolerant stable and fast solution with link aggregation to unleash the maximum potential of your ASUSTOR NAS whether you simply back up data or collaborate with team members.

NIMBUSTOR 2 Gen2 (AS5402T)

LOCKERSTOR 4 Gen2 (AS6704T)

LOCKERSTOR 10 (AS6510T)

FLASHSTOR 12 Pro (FS6712X)

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2.5-Gigabit Ethernet Brings Advantages

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For Gaming

Easily store games on an iSCSI volume or stream to many platforms simultaneously and archive live streams with ASUSTOR Live.

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For AV Applications

Makes editing and watching high resolution content faster, smoother and better.

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For Easy Backups

Back up and restore files at over double the speed of Gigabit Ethernet. Increases efficiency and productivity.

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