Three lines by use case, not just price
Drivestor covers entry-level storage, Lockerstor is the mainstream prosumer range with broader hardware and software capability, and Flashstor is an NVMe-only line built for compact, high-throughput use cases.
A complete Australian resource for Asustor NAS. Compare the Drivestor, Lockerstor and Flashstor ranges, understand ADM, check Docker support, explore setup guides and decide whether Asustor is the right value-focused NAS platform for your home or business.
The honest positioning: Asustor generally sits between UGREEN and the established Synology/QNAP ecosystems on both price and software maturity, with ADM a capable but smaller platform than DSM or QTS. Docker support varies by chip architecture rather than being consistent across the range, so it needs checking per model rather than assumed.
Asustor positions itself as a value-focused alternative to Synology and QNAP, with three distinct product lines covering entry storage through to NVMe-only performance units. ADM is a smaller software ecosystem than DSM or QTS, and Docker support is tied to CPU architecture rather than guaranteed across the range.
Drivestor covers entry-level storage, Lockerstor is the mainstream prosumer range with broader hardware and software capability, and Flashstor is an NVMe-only line built for compact, high-throughput use cases.
Entry ARM-based Drivestor models generally cannot run Docker. Lockerstor and Flashstor models use Intel or AMD platforms and support Docker through ADM's App Central.
Backup, file sharing, Plex and surveillance packages are all present, though the package catalogue is smaller than Synology's DSM or QNAP's QTS.
The budget entry point for basic backup and file storage, built on lower-cost ARM hardware.
Asustor's mainstream range, with Intel or AMD hardware capable of Docker, Plex transcoding and more demanding home or small-business workloads.
A compact, all-NVMe line built for high throughput and low power draw rather than maximum raw capacity.
| Model / tier | Platform | Best suited to | Docker | AU pricing | Verification | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS1202TDrivestor entry tier | ARM-based | Basic home backup and file storage | No | $329.00 Check price → | Verified 21 Jul 2026 | — |
| AS6704TLockerstor mainstream tier | Intel/AMD-based, Docker-capable | Home power users and small business, Plex transcoding | Yes | $1,019.00 Check price → | Verified 21 Jul 2026 | — |
| FS6712XFlashstor NVMe tier | Intel, NVMe-only | Creators and power users prioritising speed and compact size | Yes | $967.00 Check price → | Verified 21 Jul 2026 | — |
Asustor should not be judged purely against Synology or QNAP's software depth. The real decision is whether its price positioning and ADM's core feature set meet your needs, and whether the specific model's chip actually supports Docker if that matters to you.
Lockerstor and Flashstor models generally undercut comparable Synology and QNAP hardware while still running a full NAS operating system.
Lockerstor and Flashstor models support Docker through ADM's App Central, covering self-hosting and light business applications.
ARM-based Drivestor units cannot run Docker or containers. Confirm the CPU architecture before buying if containers are part of the plan.
ADM covers the core NAS needs well, but its package catalogue and community size are smaller than Synology or QNAP's. Judge it on the features that exist now.
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Shop Asustor AustraliaADM (Asustor Data Master) is Asustor's NAS operating system. It covers file storage, backup, Plex, surveillance and Docker support on capable models, though its package ecosystem is smaller than Synology's DSM or QNAP's QTS.
Drivestor is Asustor's entry-level, ARM-based range for basic backup and storage. Lockerstor is the mainstream Intel/AMD-based range with Docker support and stronger performance. Flashstor is a compact, all-NVMe line built for speed rather than maximum raw capacity.
No. ARM-based Drivestor models cannot run Docker through App Central. Lockerstor and Flashstor models use Intel or AMD platforms and do support Docker.
Yes, primarily through Amazon AU. Availability and pricing vary by model, so confirm current stock and price before buying.
Not universally. Asustor generally sits between UGREEN's hardware-first value pricing and the more established Synology and QNAP software ecosystems. The right choice depends on whether price, Docker support on the specific model, or software maturity matters most for your use case.
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