Asustor Lockerstor 10 AS6510T — 10-Bay NAS for Small Business (Diskless)

The NAS That Thinks Like Your Business

For small businesses that take their data seriously, the Asustor Lockerstor 10 AS6510T occupies a rare position: a 10-bay desktop NAS that delivers serious network performance without requiring a rackmount enclosure or enterprise IT support. This is shared storage built for teams that demand reliability, speed, and room to grow.

Why You'll Love It

• Ten drive bays in a compact desktop form factor — rare capacity without the rackmount footprint

• Dual 10GbE networking enables near-server-grade file transfer speeds across your team

• Two additional 2.5GbE ports ensure compatibility with mixed-speed network environments

• Two M.2 SSD slots for NVMe or SATA caching — dramatically accelerates read/write performance

• 8 GB DDR4 RAM pre-installed, expandable for more demanding workloads

• ADM (Asustor Data Master) operating system provides an intuitive, app-rich interface

• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 and JBOD for flexible data protection strategies

Key Specifications

• Processor: Intel Atom C3538 Quad-Core 2.1 GHz

• Memory: 8 GB DDR4 (expandable)

• Drive Bays: 10 × SATA 6 Gb/s (3.5-inch / 2.5-inch HDDs or SSDs)

• M.2 Slots: 2 × M.2 2280/2260/2242 (NVMe or SATA SSD, for caching)

• Network Ports: 2 × 10GbE + 2 × 2.5GbE

• USB: 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1

• Power Supply: Internal 250 W

• Drive Configuration: Sold diskless — drives not included

Real-World Performance

The dual 10GbE ports are the standout feature here. Over a 10GbE connection, RAID 5 configurations can reach read speeds of approximately 2,300 MB/s — a figure that redefines what a desktop NAS can deliver. Even on a 2.5GbE connection, transfer speeds exceed 500 MB/s, which is more than sufficient for most small business file-serving scenarios.

This performance makes the AS6510T particularly well-suited to multi-user environments: collaborative video editing, daily backup infrastructure, virtualization storage, and shared document workflows all benefit from the combination of high throughput and generous bay count.

Who Is It For?

The Lockerstor 10 AS6510T is designed for:

• Small and medium businesses building centralized, high-capacity file servers

• Creative teams managing large media libraries or video production files

• IT administrators deploying backup, replication, or virtualization storage on a budget

• Power users and prosumers who need server-class network throughput without an enterprise price tag

Things to Know Before Buying

• Diskless: No hard drives or SSDs are included. You will need to purchase compatible 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA drives separately.

• M.2 slots are for caching only: The two M.2 slots are intended for SSD cache acceleration, not primary storage volumes.

• 10GbE requires compatible infrastructure: To fully benefit from the 10GbE ports, your network switch and client machines must also support 10GbE.

• Operating system: The AS6510T runs Asustor's ADM platform, which supports a broad app ecosystem including Plex, Docker, and backup solutions.

Final Thoughts

The Asustor Lockerstor 10 AS6510T stands out because it refuses to compromise. Ten bays, dual 10GbE connectivity, SSD caching capability, and a refined software experience make it one of the most capable desktop NAS solutions available for small business use. If your team is growing, your storage needs are growing, and you want a system that won't become a bottleneck — this is a compelling choice worth serious consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the AS6510T come with hard drives? No. The Lockerstor 10 AS6510T is sold as a diskless enclosure. You must purchase compatible 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch SATA hard drives or SSDs separately.

What is the maximum raw storage capacity? With ten drive bays and current high-capacity SATA drives, the AS6510T can accommodate very large raw storage pools. Usable capacity depends on the RAID configuration you choose.

Can I use the M.2 slots for additional storage volumes? The M.2 slots on the AS6510T are designed for SSD caching to accelerate SATA volume performance. They are not intended as primary storage volumes.

Do I need a 10GbE switch to use this NAS? The NAS also includes 2.5GbE ports, which can be used without a 10GbE network. However, to take full advantage of the 10GbE performance, your network switch and connected computers should also support 10GbE.

What software does the AS6510T run? It runs Asustor Data Master (ADM), a full NAS operating system with support for apps including Plex Media Server, Docker, Surveillance Center, and a range of backup and cloud sync tools.