09-26-2025, 01:04 PM
Thanks for the kind words — glad the videos have been helpful! Both the FS6706T and the FS6806X are strong all-flash options, and Asustor has done a good job making SSD-only NAS systems that are compact and efficient.
Here are the key differences to keep in mind:
• CPU & Performance: The FS6706T uses Intel’s N5105, while the FS6806X moves up to a newer CPU with more cores/threads and stronger media handling. This matters if you plan to run multiple services (like Plex, Docker containers, or VMs).
• ECC RAM: The Gen 2 FS6806X supports ECC memory, which automatically corrects memory errors. For most home users, ECC isn’t essential, but it is nice to have if you’re concerned about long-term data integrity, running VMs, or handling critical backups.
• Networking: The FS6706T has dual 2.5GbE ports, while the FS6806X upgrades to 10GbE, which makes a real difference if you want to fully leverage NVMe SSD speeds or edit large files directly from the NAS.
• Price vs. Longevity: The FS6806X costs more, but you’re paying for more bandwidth and higher-end reliability features. If this is your first NAS and you mainly want fast backups, media streaming, and file storage, the FS6706T is plenty. If you see yourself editing directly over the network or building more services in the future, the FS6806X will give you more headroom.
So in short: if budget is tight and you just want a straightforward SSD NAS for backups and media, the FS6706T is a great start. If you want something that will scale better into heavier workflows and value 10GbE and ECC, the FS6806X is worth it.
Here are the key differences to keep in mind:
• CPU & Performance: The FS6706T uses Intel’s N5105, while the FS6806X moves up to a newer CPU with more cores/threads and stronger media handling. This matters if you plan to run multiple services (like Plex, Docker containers, or VMs).
• ECC RAM: The Gen 2 FS6806X supports ECC memory, which automatically corrects memory errors. For most home users, ECC isn’t essential, but it is nice to have if you’re concerned about long-term data integrity, running VMs, or handling critical backups.
• Networking: The FS6706T has dual 2.5GbE ports, while the FS6806X upgrades to 10GbE, which makes a real difference if you want to fully leverage NVMe SSD speeds or edit large files directly from the NAS.
• Price vs. Longevity: The FS6806X costs more, but you’re paying for more bandwidth and higher-end reliability features. If this is your first NAS and you mainly want fast backups, media streaming, and file storage, the FS6706T is plenty. If you see yourself editing directly over the network or building more services in the future, the FS6806X will give you more headroom.
So in short: if budget is tight and you just want a straightforward SSD NAS for backups and media, the FS6706T is a great start. If you want something that will scale better into heavier workflows and value 10GbE and ECC, the FS6806X is worth it.