UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT review

The DXP2800 GT is a two-bay SATA NAS built around an AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514. That chip has four cores and eight threads, with a 3.7 GHz maximum boost. UGREEN pairs it with 8GB of DDR4 and a single 10GbE port. It runs UGOS, UGREEN's own operating system.

The hardware is aimed at people who want more than file storage. The software is where owners report the compromises.

Owners say the CPU has more headroom than the Celeron chips common in NAS units, and that containers and virtual machines run well on it. The manufacturer lists Docker, virtual machines and Surveillance Center support, which matches that feedback.

Memory is a clear strength. The unit ships with 8GB of DDR4 and UGREEN states it expands to 64GB. Because the ceiling is that high, the GT suits running several containers or a few VMs without hitting a memory wall early. You can start with the installed 8GB and add more later.

There are two SATA bays and two M.2 NVMe slots, which run at PCIe 3.0 x2. UGREEN states a maximum capacity of 80TB, made up of two 32TB hard drives and two 8TB SSDs. With only two hard drive bays, the layout leans towards a mirrored pair or two separate volumes. The M.2 slots give you room for fast storage alongside the disks.

The GT also lists several ports for attaching other devices. The front has a USB-C port at 10Gbps and USB 3.2 ports. The rear has USB 3.2 and two USB 2.0 ports. There is an HDMI output for 4K at 60Hz.

The single 10GbE port is the headline feature. For anyone moving large files, working from NVMe storage or backing up several machines, it gives the hardware room to go beyond gigabit speeds. The spec sheet lists only that one port, so there is no second network connection to fall back on.

Owners describe it as quiet, with a reported 29.11 dB(A) at 30 cm at idle. Power draw is a complaint. Notebookcheck reports idle consumption fluctuating between 14.84 and 20.14 W with drives spinning, with 17.5 W as the midpoint of that range. Owners call that relatively high for a two-bay NAS. The power supply is rated at 72W (12V, 6A). If the box will run around the clock, that idle figure is the number to weigh against the extra performance.

This is the weakest area. Owners report that UGOS has a limited app ecosystem compared with Synology and QNAP. Notebookcheck reports there is no full volume encryption, and owners list that as a complaint too.

Docker and virtual machine support softens the app gap. If you are comfortable running your own containers, you can fill in what the built-in app store lacks. If you want a polished set of ready-made packages, the owner reports suggest the established platforms do more.

UGREEN offers a 2-year hardware warranty. It also doesn't give a release date. Check those points on the manufacturer's pages if either matters to you.

The GT suits homelabbers and small offices who want a two-bay machine with a 10GbE port, a CPU that owners say handles containers and VMs, and a memory ceiling of 64GB. It asks for some compromise on encryption, app choice and idle power. The specifications favour people who will build their own setup over those who want an appliance with a broad app catalogue.