NAS DXP4800 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NASync, Intel Pentium Gold 8505 5-Core CPU, 8GB DDR5 RAM, 128G SSD, 1x 10GbE, 1x 2.5GbE, 2X M.2 NVMe Slots, 4K HDMI, Network Attached Storage (Diskless)

The Ugreen NAS is incredibly sturdy and easy to set up. It handles heavy data loads without breaking a sweat. Definitely worth the investment for a reliable home server!

1) PLEX DOCKER SETUP: Using Docker with the most popular Plex container (linuxserver/plex) on the Ugreen NAS was straightforward. I pulled the container from the built‑in Docker interface, pointed config and media paths to my shared folders, set network mode to host, and left almost all defaults. Even with my custom usernames and permissions, everything just worked. No hacking, no odd workarounds. 2) STORAGE CONFIG: I’m running two Seagate IronWolf Pro 28TB Enterprise NAS drives (ST28000NT000) internally as Drive 1 and Drive 3 in a JBOD‑style setup (data on 1, backup on 3). For future expansion I’ll add Drive 2 as data and Drive 4 as backup. The IronWolf Pros have been flawless so far—quiet, cool enough, and fast for Plex streaming and backup. 3) INTERNAL VS USB BACKUP: I also tested one of the 28TB Seagates in an OWC Mercury Elite Pro external enclosure (USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5Gb/s) as a backup drive connected to the Ugreen. The Seagate fit perfectly, the enclosure worked well, and performance was fine. In the end, though, keeping everything internal (all drives inside the Ugreen) was more efficient and cleaner for my backup scheme. 4) UGREEN VS SYNOLOGY (DS220+): I own a Synology DS220+ and originally used it as my Plex server. I eventually retired it from Plex duty because: (a) Synology was picky about third‑party drives and didn’t officially support large Seagate IronWolf Pro capacities the way I wanted; (b) memory expansion on the DS220+ is very limited; and (c) Docker/Plex on the Ugreen feels faster and less constrained. The Ugreen gives me more flexibility with drives, more headroom for RAM and containers, and overall better performance for a multi‑TB Plex library. 5) OVERALL EXPERIENCE & TIP: The Ugreen NAS has become my main Plex server and backup hub. Docker Plex runs smoothly, transcoding and library scans are snappy, and the hardware has handled large 28TB drives and backups without complaint. FINAL TIP: Use ChatGPT/AI during setup. I used an AI assistant heavily to walk through Docker, rsync backups, SMB mounts, IP changes, and cleaning up old Synology configs—saved a ton of time and guesswork.

The UGREEN NAS DXP4800 Plus 4-Bay Desktop NAS has been a fantastic addition to my home network and is easily one of the most straightforward NAS systems I’ve set up. From unboxing to having drives installed, configured, and accessible across my devices, the process was fast and refreshingly painless. Setup is very easy thanks to the guided, step-by-step process that walks you through everything clearly. The user interface is clean, modern, and intuitive, making it simple to manage storage, users, and services without feeling overwhelmed. Even for someone new to NAS systems, the layout and navigation feel approachable and well thought out. Another strong point is the availability of additional apps and integrations. Beyond basic file storage and backups, the system supports a growing catalog of apps that expand its functionality, including media streaming, cloud synchronization, and other network services. Installing and managing these apps is straightforward, and they integrate smoothly with the core system, allowing the NAS to grow alongside your needs. Overall, the UGREEN DXP4800 Plus strikes an excellent balance between power and ease of use. It’s a reliable, flexible, and user-friendly NAS that works equally well for home users and more advanced setups, making it an easy recommendation.

Review: I’ve wanted to dive into the NAS world for a while, and the timing was perfect when I saw Ugreen entering the market. Even though I had some initial reservations about them being "the new kid on the block," after some research, I realized this is the ideal machine for someone who wants powerful hardware without the steep learning curve of more established brands. Pros: Tool-less Installation: Installing hard drives and SSDs was incredibly smooth and straightforward. User-Friendly Interface: The UGOS operating system is very intuitive. It feels modern and easy to navigate for a beginner. Build Quality: The chassis feels premium and solid, exactly what you’d expect from Ugreen’s hardware. Compatibility: I love that it allows you to use any brand of HDD/SSD without restrictions or compatibility warnings. Cons: External Power Brick: It uses an external power supply, which means one more cable/brick to manage behind your desk. App Ecosystem: Since Ugreen is new to the NAS market, their app store isn't as extensive as competitors like Synology or QNAP yet. Software Polish: While the UI is great, I noticed some translations (especially in the Spanish localized version) felt a bit clunky, though they are still perfectly understandable. Final Verdict: If you are a novice looking for a relatively powerful NAS that is easy to set up and looks great on your desk, this is it. It’s a solid investment for home storage and media.

This is my first NAS. easy set up. App support easy. I'm dropping it down to 4 stars due to some software that doesn't run as smooth (It runs but with tricks) but overall solid pick for a everyday NAS. Not very noisy. Small form factor. So far haven't had any heat issues. Connectivity stable and has support to UPS. Came in premium package. Feels solid of aluminum.

Definitely a solid NAS. I bought it 6 months ago and used a lot to write a detailed review. Pros: +Good quality hardware. +NVME & HDD storage pool options. +Ultra High speed access/transfers with 10Gbit Ethernet on NVME Storage pools. I think this is the key reason I have chosen this NAS. I can easily reach over 1GBytes/sec. speeds over the 10 GBit network (even can go faster with 2 ethernet link aggregation). I almost stopped using my external NVME drives after having this NAS. (This is really Great!!) Before this NAS I was planning to have Synology DS923+ and 10 Gbps network upgrade. But NVME storage pool is not available unless you don't purchase Synology nvme drives which is even more expensive than MacBook SSD upgrades!!! Besides you cannot find any Synology NVME over 2TB!!! Go to hell Synology!!!! +Silent cooling. +Very fast in general and Very fast startup/shutdown. (Thanks to having a separate NVME drive for operating system) Previously with my old QNAP NAS, it takes ages to boot up so I was never shutting it down and the times I don't it was consuming power for nothing. Now I don't hesitate to Shut down, it boots up less then a minute!! +Compatible with all HDDs I have. +Freedom for using and OS you want. Actually I am using with stock Operation System (UGOS Pro). But I have plans to try TruNAS someday. Cons: -Original Operation System is good, fast and stable, But still needs improvements. For example; manually adjusting the fan speeds, Or conditional adjustments like QNAP has "if X drives goes over 40C increase the fan speed". There few more things that I don't see in the their software, so still there is room for improvement. But still at least faster than QNAP's slow QTS system. -NVME cooling is not efficient. Actually fan doesn't have any effect on SSD cooling. Initially I was using 4TB WD SN850X. Several times I heard the FAN speed up when I was writing on SSD. I checked the system if there is another reason, CPU was cool everything was cool but NVME was over 50 C. And due to fan has no effect on SSD compartment it doesn't cool the SSD down and it blows high for nothing during this write process. So you have to find a cool working SSD with this NAS. But it is kind of hard since it is a NAS and the SSD you choose should have DRAM and TLC Nands. Mostly you can find this combination in higher and drives which are generally get hot. Seagate firecuda 530 and Samsung 990 Pro or any other cooler working SSDs are better options for this NAS. - Similer issue with above SSD compartment is very slim and you cannot use SSDs with original heatsinks. I already had a 8TB WD SN850X (with original heatsink) and I couldn't use it as well. I didn't want to remove the heating cuz I know it will be hell hot. In general finding the perfect SSD for this NAS is really tricky. But there are some 3D print options on the web to make this compartment larger to use heatsink or even to attach another fan for SSD compartment, but in my opinion FAN is unnecessary, if you can install a proper heatsink, I believe all SSD will be fine.

Très bon NAS, bonne qualité de construction, supporte le hot-swap. Excellent processeur pour le prix. Les applications natives sont insuffisantes, mais puisque la base est sur Linux, Docker permet d'installer des centaines d'applications.

Amazing little NAS. Rock solid, performant, and it looks nice too. Installing and removing drives is very easy. Getting at the m.2 and memory is also reasonably easy. It has lots of CPU and memory (though I added another 8GB to mine). I can't comment on the software, as I installed TrueNAS Scale on it without ever even booting to the provided OS. Right now it's running nicely with 4 drives and several apps (Jellyfin, Immich, Syncthing, etc). No complaints!

A good home or small office NAS. Works well, but the in-house Linux OS is very minimal. Hopefully there will eventually be more apps ported for it, or it will become open source. The NVMe drives don't need to be large and can be mirrored (RAID1) when used as cache. I used two 1TBs I had around, but only about 13-17% is being used. Only in operation for 10 days, so longevity no yet evaluated.

I upgraded to this unit coming off a two-bay Synology. I wanted more room for expansion, a bit more headroom on compute capacity, and I was also interested in experimenting with different operating systems. This delivers. Even though it's advertised as four-bay, I would functionally call it a six-bay, because it has two nVME slots, on top of the four hard drive slots. It has relatively good specs (balancing power and energy efficiency, and keeping in mind that most things a NAS does are not compute intensive), has a premium metal case, and noise mostly isn’t an issue (the exception is the dust filter over the fan at the back, it sometimes rattles. I solved that with some double-sided tape to cushion the metal-on-metal contact). Right off the hop, I installed the TrueNAS operating system on this unit, and it was painless. This unit has an HDMI out (an underrated feature) that displays the boot menu when you plug in a bootable USB, and it comes with a writeable SSD drive to which you can install the OS, and keep it hived off from storage. When running TrueNAS, the HDMI out will display the current IP address of the NAS to access its web UI from another device (handy!), and it also has a terminal interface to run various operations with keyboard input. I can't comment on how TrueNAS compares to the UGreen OS (because I never used it), but comparing it with Synology, and having read up on other alternatives like Unraid, my impression is that they're all functionally very similar. Synology has some first-party apps that you won't get anywhere else, but they're not special, there's popular open source alternatives to all of them. Every OS has its library of stock-configured apps (Synology's is relatively small), but to get full utility out of a NAS, you're going to need to figure out how to use Docker (easy if you know what you're doing, immensely confusing *until* you know what you're doing), and every operating system integrates with Docker images in a similar kind of way.