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Asustor AS7116RDX
The Asustor AS7116RDX is a 16-bay rackmount NAS built around the Intel Xeon E-2224 processor. Installed memory is 8 GB, expandable to 128 GB. Networking is 4 x 1GbE. It also has 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe (PCIe 3.0 x4) for SSD cache or fast storage. With expansion units it grows to 28 drive bays.
- Drive bays
- 16
- Processor
- Intel Xeon E-2224
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Network
- 1GbE
Who it suits
A rackmount unit suits an office with a server rack or a comms room. The redundant power supply keeps it running if one supply fails. With this many bays it is typically used as central storage or as the backup target for a whole company.
Asustor AS7116RDX specifications
| Processor | Intel Xeon E-2224, 4-core, 3.4 GHz (up to 4.6 GHz) |
|---|---|
| Memory installed | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4 ECC UDIMM |
| Maximum memory | 128 GB (4 x 32 GB) |
| Drive bays | 16 x 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD |
| M.2 slots | 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe (PCIe 3.0 x4) |
| Maximum bays with expansion | 28 |
| Network ports | 4 x 1GbE |
| USB ports | 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C |
| Expansion slots | 2 x Gen3 x4 slots, 1 x Gen3 x8 slot |
| HDMI | none |
| Form factor | Rackmount 3U |
| Size (H × W × D) | 132 x 439 x 535 mm |
| Weight | 15.3 kg |
| Power consumption | 121.7 W operation / 51.5 W disk hibernation |
| Power supply | 550 W x 2 redundant |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Specifications from Asustor's published data, checked October 2026. See the AS7116RDX on Asustor's website. Confirm details before ordering.
Usable capacity by RAID level
How much space the AS7116RDX gives with typical drive sizes.
| RAID level | 16 × 4 TB | 16 × 8 TB | 16 × 12 TB | 16 × 16 TB | 16 × 20 TB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RAID 6 | 56 TB | 112 TB | 168 TB | 224 TB | 280 TB |
Space is shown before formatting; expect about 10% less in use. Larger systems are often split into more than one RAID group.
What we do with it
- Storage
NAS supply and installation
A right-sized Synology, QNAP or Asustor unit with the drives, RAID level and network setup your office needs.
- Backup
Automatic backup setup
Scheduled backups of PCs, servers and shared folders to the NAS, with an off-site copy, so nobody has to remember to do it.
- Versions
Ransomware protection for NAS
Point-in-time snapshots and protected copies that let you roll a folder back to how it was before an attack or a mistake.
- Move
Data migration
We move your files, users and permissions from old servers, external drives or an ageing NAS.
Questions about the AS7116RDX
How much usable storage does the AS7116RDX give?
It depends on the drives and the RAID level. With 16 × 8 TB drives in RAID 6 you get about 112 TB before formatting. The capacity table on this page shows other combinations.
Can the AS7116RDX be expanded?
Yes. With Asustor expansion units it supports up to 28 drive bays in total.
Can the memory in the AS7116RDX be upgraded?
Yes. It ships with 8 GB and Asustor lists a maximum of 128 GB.
Does the AS7116RDX have 10GbE?
Not built in. Its ports are 4 x 1GbE. It has an expansion slot, which can take a faster network card where Asustor lists one for this model.
What warranty does the AS7116RDX have?
Asustor lists a hardware warranty of 5 years for this model.
Do you supply the AS7116RDX with drives and installation?
Yes. We supply it with compatible drives fitted, configured and tested, and can install it at your office. Ask for a quote on this page.
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