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UGREEN DXP2800 GT NAS for Smart Home Enthusiasts, Creators & Freelancers

UGREEN DXP2800 GT NAS for Smart Home Enthusiasts, Creators & Freelancers

Bottom line: The UGREEN DXP2800 GT NAS for Smart Home Enthusiasts: AMD Ryzen R2514, 4C/8T up to 3.70GHz for Docker + VMs; main trade-off: diskless — HDDs/SSDs must be bought separately.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ AMD Ryzen R2514, 4C/8T up to 3.70GHz for Docker + VMs
  • ✓ 10GbE networking for fast backups and media streaming
  • ✓ 8GB DDR4, expandable to 64GB (ECC upgrade supported)
  • ✓ Up to 80TB: 2x 32TB SATA plus 2x M.2 NVMe SSD

Cons

  • ✗ Diskless — HDDs/SSDs must be bought separately
  • ✗ Pre-installed RAM is non-ECC; ECC needs a paid upgrade
  • ✗ Plex runs only via Docker and needs manual setup
  • ✗ Only 2 bays limits RAID to mirroring (RAID 1)

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Key Features

  • 【10GbE Speed for Creators & Heavy Workflows】Powered by AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514, 4 cores, 8 threads, up to 3.70GHz, with 8GB DDR4 RAM expandable to 64GB, 10GbE networking, and high-speed SSD expansion, DXP2800 GT accelerates backups, large photo libraries, media streaming, file sharing, Docker apps, and multi-device access. Ideal for creators, freelancers, and personal users building a faster, more capable home cloud.
  • 【UGOS Pro with Powerful Expansion Options】UGOS Pro combines an intuitive interface with advanced capabilities. In addition to file management, photo organization, backup, and global search, it supports Docker, virtual machines, and SAN Manager. Easily expand your NAS with Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, Home Assistant, personal cloud services, and other self-hosted applications, all managed through the UGREEN NAS app on phone, tablet, computer, and TV.
  • 【Surveillance Center Built-In】Connect compatible ONVIF/RTSP IP cameras and use DXP2800 GT as a central place for home security recordings. View live feeds, record 24/7 footage, review events, and manage security videos from one platform. Recordings stay stored locally under your control, helping you avoid rising cloud storage and camera subscription fees while keeping important footage easy to access across your devices.
  • 【Local Privacy with Multi-Layer Protection】Keep your data private by storing it at home instead of relying on the cloud. DXP2800 GT helps protect photos, documents, videos, and backups with TLS/SSL, RSA, AES, and SHA-512 encryption technologies. Built-in Security Manager help safeguard your data, while RAID 1 support provides redundancy to help reduce the risk of data loss if a drive encounters a problem.
  • 【80TB Capacity for Your Growing Digital Life】DXP2800 GT supports 2 SATA drives up to 32TB each, with up to 2 of the same bays compatible with U.2 NVMe SSDs, plus up to 16TB via 2 M.2 SSDs, for up to 80TB total capacity. Store photos, phone videos, work files, movies, security footage, and smart home data in one place. Free up phones and computers, stop relying on scattered external drives, and say goodbye to “storage full” stress. Drives not included. Purchase HDDs/SSDs from a third party.
  • 【Important Notes Before Purchase】DXP2800 GT supports ECC RAM upgrade to help detect and correct memory errors during long-term operation. The pre-installed RAM is non-ECC, so ECC error correction requires a compatible ECC RAM upgrade. Drives not included, please purchase HDDs and SSDs from a third party. Plex can run via Docker and requires manual setup.

Full Specifications

SizeDXP2800 GT,2-Bay
BrandUGREEN
ColorGrey
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberDXP2800GT, 2-Bay(Diskless)
Mounting TypeTabletop
Mfr Part NumberDXP2800GT, 2-Bay(Diskless)
Number of Items1
Compatible DevicesDesktop, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet, Television
Warranty Description2 Year Manufacturer

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