04-10-2025, 04:08 PM
Thanks for reaching out and for the kind words about NAScompares! I'm glad to hear that you've found the content helpful.
Regarding your question, the ASUSTOR Lockstor Gen 2 should work with Seagate Exos drives, as long as the drives are properly formatted and compatible with the NAS's file system. As for the LUN (Logical Unit Number) of the Exos drives, it’s important to note that the LUN configuration is typically used for storage in SAN environments, but for a home/business NAS like the Lockstor Gen 2, you're more likely to use the drives in a RAID configuration or in JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks).
The Exos drives are enterprise-grade and designed for high durability and performance, so they should work well for your needs. However, for NAS-specific tasks like backups and offsite storage, setting them up in a RAID array (such as RAID 5 or SHR) would be more beneficial than using LUNs.
As for the software side, ASUSTOR offers solid software and features for their NAS devices, though it's true that Synology has historically been the leader in software, their recent changes might make some users reconsider. ASUSTOR’s ADM (ASUSTOR Data Master) software is user-friendly, and their NAS models offer a good balance between price, performance, and reliability.
Regarding your question, the ASUSTOR Lockstor Gen 2 should work with Seagate Exos drives, as long as the drives are properly formatted and compatible with the NAS's file system. As for the LUN (Logical Unit Number) of the Exos drives, it’s important to note that the LUN configuration is typically used for storage in SAN environments, but for a home/business NAS like the Lockstor Gen 2, you're more likely to use the drives in a RAID configuration or in JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks).
The Exos drives are enterprise-grade and designed for high durability and performance, so they should work well for your needs. However, for NAS-specific tasks like backups and offsite storage, setting them up in a RAID array (such as RAID 5 or SHR) would be more beneficial than using LUNs.
As for the software side, ASUSTOR offers solid software and features for their NAS devices, though it's true that Synology has historically been the leader in software, their recent changes might make some users reconsider. ASUSTOR’s ADM (ASUSTOR Data Master) software is user-friendly, and their NAS models offer a good balance between price, performance, and reliability.