The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro is a flagship four-bay network-attached storage (NAS) device from the Chinese brand. It is notable for its powerful specifications, kitted out with an Intel Core i3-1315u processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 10-gigabit wired Ethernet connection.
This makes it one of the most powerful NAS enclosures tested. The device is designed to handle demanding tasks, including running containerised servers, and managing anything from media libraries to local AI models. It offers lots of storage potential coupled with plenty of processing power and memory.
In terms of storage capacity, it supports four SATA hard disks or solid state disks (SSDs) in the main bays, and it includes two further slots for NVMe SSDs. This configuration allows for a total capacity of up to 144 terabytes (TB).
Physically, the DXP4800 Pro features a sturdy metal enclosure, cooled by a single large fan with a washable filter across it. Installation of conventional 3.5-inch disks is tool-less, involving simply clicking open the drive caddy. Attaching NVMe SSDs requires removing screws to access the M.2 slots, for which UGREEN supplies two thermal pads.
The device has two RAM slots, with an initial 8GB module installed, offering potential upgrades up to 96GB.
Connectivity is extensive, featuring a 10-gigabit Ethernet (10GbE) port backed up by a second 2.5GbE socket. Additionally, front access provides USB-C and USB-A ports, both supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2 transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s. A quick SD card slot is also accessible from the front. The rear panel includes three USB-A ports (two USB 2 and one up to 5Gb/s), and an HDMI port supporting up to 4K displays.
Users can manage the various RAID array types using UGOS Pro. For optimal data protection, the article recommends configuring the SSDs in a RAID 1 array and the hard disks in a RAID 5 or RAID 6 array, with RAID 6 protecting against two disk failures.
While the performance was noted as very fast, testing showed that network transfers were subject to the slowest link, such as a 5GbE PC port. Benchmarks demonstrated that performance was stronger when copying data to and from the SSDs. Furthermore, changing the power setting to Performance mode was found to increase performance on the SSDs.
The device is described as extremely capable and highly suitable for use with Docker. However, the report notes that less technical users might find its operation challenging due to a lack of straightforward apps. For those seeking alternatives, the UGREEN DXP4800 Plus is a comparable model, and the DH4300 Plus is suggested for less demanding use.
Source: Trusted Reviews