The AS7224RDX has entered availability as the latest iteration in Asustor’s AS72 rackmount NAS family, introducing a 24-bay configuration that pushes the boundaries of high-density storage. Designed for enterprise-grade environments, it delivers a raw internal capacity of 768 TB when populated with 32 TB drives, with an optional AX7012R expansion unit allowing the system to scale to 36 bays and exceed 1 PB in total capacity.
Powering the AS7224RDX is an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7745 processor, featuring up to 8 cores clocked at 5.3 GHz. The system comes equipped with 16 GB of DDR5-4800 ECC memory, which can be expanded to 192 GB if additional processing power is required. Networking capabilities are robust, with dual 10 GbE and dual 1 GbE ports included, along with support for PCIe Gen 5 x8 and x4 slots for upgrading to faster NICs or SAS cards.
The AS7224RDX supports a full range of RAID configurations, including RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60, with hot-swap bays enabling seamless drive replacement. A dedicated hardware encryption engine ensures data security, while M.2 PCIe Gen 5 SSD slots provide faster boot times and caching performance. Additional connectivity includes four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and the system is backed by dual redundant 550 W power supplies rated at 80 Plus Platinum efficiency.
- Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 7745 (8 cores, up to 5.3 GHz)
- Memory: 16 GB DDR5-4800 ECC (expandable to 192 GB)
- Storage Bays: 24 (expandable to 36 with AX7012R unit)
- Drive Support: Up to 32 TB per drive, raw capacity up to 768 TB
- Networking: Dual 10 GbE, dual 1 GbE (expandable via PCIe Gen 5 slots)
- RAID Support: RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
- SSD Slots: M.2 PCIe Gen 5 for caching and boot
- USB Ports: Four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
- Power Supply: Dual redundant 550 W 80 Plus Platinum units
The AS7224RDX is engineered for scenarios where storage density and performance are paramount, such as enterprise backups, media archiving, or large-scale data processing. Its PCIe Gen 5 expansion slots position it for future networking advancements, though the exact timeline for such upgrades remains uncertain. Currently, the system achieves strong multichannel speeds—up to 309 MB/s read and 886 MB/s write over 10 GbE in RAID 5 configurations—along with the redundancy features expected from a high-end rackmount NAS.
While the AS7224RDX represents a significant advancement for Asustor’s rackmount lineup, its long-term viability will hinge on how swiftly it adapts to evolving storage and networking demands. For now, it stands as a formidable option for organizations seeking scalable, high-performance NAS solutions, though official pricing has not yet been disclosed.
