The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 GT is a four-bay network-attached storage (NAS) system designed for various home and professional use cases, from simple local file discovery to large-scale co-worker sharing.
This unit features an AMD Quad-Core Ryzen R2514 processor clocked at 3.7GHz. It comes equipped with 8GB of onboard RAM, which is expandable up to a maximum of 64GB via dual 32GB modules. For connectivity, the DXP4800 GT includes dual 10GbE network ports and multiple USB options, including two USB-A 3.2, two USB-A 2.0, one USB-C 3.2, and an SD card reader.
The device supports several storage configurations, including basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, utilizing the four standard drive bays. Additionally, it features two M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen 3×2 drives for either caching or secondary storage.
The DXP4800 GT’s design incorporates some premium touches, such as gold accents and prominent drive bay numbering, compared to typical bland NAS enclosures. The unit is designed with ease of access in mind, allowing all four standard drive bays and several ports (USB-C, USB-A, SD card reader) to be accessed from the front panel.
Connectivity options at the rear include a single HDMI port and pairs of USB 2.0 ports intended for slower devices like printers.
The NAS ships without internal drives but does utilize an embedded 64GB eMMC drive for its operating system updates and storage. Installation of full-sized hard drives is straightforward, utilizing simple slide-out trays for 3.5-inch drives. For SSDs, separate screws are provided for mounting smaller 2.5-inch drives.
The DXP4800 GT’s setup process involves using UGREEN’s dedicated NAS app for Windows or Mac, or its web interface. The setup guides are described as simple and guided, enabling users to configure drive arrays, select RAID levels, and set essential permissions. While some initial setup stability issues were noted in the reporting, core configuration is straightforward.
In terms of performance, the unit was found to perform well in raw data transfer speeds when tested within the constraints of a 2.5GbE test rig. The system’s dual 10GbE ports provide potential for even faster network speeds through aggregation, although testing beyond this point requires corresponding 10GbE equipment.
The web interface is described as easy to use and adequate if the primary requirement is simply robust storage. Functionally, UGREEN offers native applications covering backup, browsing, simple home theatre, and surveillance features, and also supports Jellyfin for public domain or personal movie sharing (Plex support was noted as lacking at the time of writing).
The device’s operating system complexity lies in its reliance on Docker compatibility for expanded application support. This introduces potential performance issues compared to native app support and adds a layer of setup complexity.
The DXP4800 GT is positioned at the prosumer end of the market, meaning initial investment can be substantial when factoring in drives and necessary upgrades like 10GbE equipment. However, it offers notable headroom for growth despite not being the most premium NAS available from UGREEN.
Overall, the unit provides a feature-rich foundation with ample potential for expansion, making it a capable option for users requiring a significant amount of networked storage.
Source: TweakTown