The Asustor AS5404T is a 4-bay NAS from Asustor in the Drivestor range. It comes with 4GB of DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM (upgradeable to 8GB) and supports 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD + 4x M.2 NVMe drives. This guide covers compatible RAM and storage upgrades with our top recommendations.
Asustor AS5404T Specifications
| NAS Model | Asustor AS5404T |
| Brand | Asustor |
| Series | Drivestor |
| Drive Bays | 4 |
| Processor | Intel Celeron N5105 |
| Default RAM | 4GB |
| Max RAM | 8GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SO-DIMM |
| RAM Slots | 1 |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD + 4x M.2 NVMe |
| Network | 2x 2.5GbE |
| Release Year | 2022 |
Compatible RAM for Asustor AS5404T
The Asustor AS5404T ships with 4GB and can be upgraded to a maximum of 8GB. It uses DDR4 SO-DIMM SO-DIMM modules (1 slot).
Recommended RAM Upgrades
| Capacity | Module | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| 4GB | Crucial DDR4-2666 4GB SO-DIMM | Check Price |
| 8GB | Crucial DDR4-2666 8GB SO-DIMM | Check Price |
| 16GB | Crucial DDR4-2666 16GB SO-DIMM | Check Price |
Compatible Storage Drives
The Asustor AS5404T has 4 drive bays supporting 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD + 4x M.2 NVMe. Here are our top drive recommendations:
Recommended NAS Drives
| Capacity | Drive | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| 4TB HDD | Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS HDD | Check Price |
| 8TB HDD | Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS HDD | Check Price |
| 16TB HDD | Seagate IronWolf Pro 16TB NAS HDD | Check Price |
| 1TB NVMe | Samsung 970 EVO Plus 1TB M.2 NVMe | Check Price |
Setup Tips
- Use NAS-rated drives: Always use drives designed for NAS use (e.g. Seagate IronWolf, WD Red Plus) for reliability and vibration resistance.
- RAID configuration: For data protection, use RAID 1 (mirroring) for 2-bay units or RAID 5/SHR for 4+ bay units.
- RAM upgrade: Upgrading RAM improves multitasking, virtualisation and app performance. Use Asustor-compatible modules.
- Network: Connect via Ethernet for best performance. This model supports 2x 2.5GbE.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum RAM for the Asustor AS5404T?
The Asustor AS5404T supports up to 8GB of DDR4 SO-DIMM RAM.
How many drive bays does the Asustor AS5404T have?
The Asustor AS5404T has 4 drive bays supporting 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD + 4x M.2 NVMe.
What drives are compatible with the Asustor AS5404T?
The Asustor AS5404T supports 3.5-inch SATA HDD/SSD + 4x M.2 NVMe. We recommend NAS-rated drives like the Seagate IronWolf or WD Red Plus series.
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