The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 is a two-bay NAS built on an Intel N100 with 8GB of DDR5 memory, a 2.5GbE port and two M.2 NVMe slots[2]. It runs Docker containers and virtual machines as well as file storage and backups[2]. It ships without drives, so budget for those on top of the NAS[1].
Key facts
What hardware is inside?
The DXP2800 uses a 12th-generation Intel N100, an x86 chip with 4 cores and 4 threads[2]. It comes with 8GB of DDR5 memory, and UGREEN supports upgrades to 16GB[2]. The operating system lives on a separate 32GB eMMC system disk, so the data drives hold only your data[2].
The Amazon listing is this same model: “Intel N100, 8GB DDR5, 2.5GbE, 2x M.2 NVMe, 4K HDMI (Diskless)”[1]. UGREEN also sells a DXP2800 GT with an AMD chip and 10GbE. Its specs don’t apply here.
How much storage does it take, and which RAID levels?
The two SATA bays take 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives. The two M.2 NVMe slots work as an SSD cache or as a separate SSD storage pool[2].
UGREEN rates the maximum at 80TB: two 32TB SATA drives plus two 8TB M.2 SSDs. That’s raw installed capacity, not what a RAID 1 array gives you[2]. The Amazon listing gives the same 80TB figure[1].
It supports Basic, JBOD, RAID 0 and RAID 1[2]. RAID 1 mirrors both drives, so one drive can fail without losing the array. Usable space is the size of the smaller drive. RAID 0, Basic and JBOD don’t survive a drive failure[2].
Does it come with drives?
No. The DXP2800 is diskless, and HDDs and SSDs are sold separately[1, 2]. Plan for at least two matching drives if you want RAID 1. UGREEN suggests matched CMR NAS drives and keeps a compatibility list for drives, SSDs and memory[2]. It works with third-party drives from Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba and others[2].
Prices change often, so check the listing for today’s price[1].
What ports does it have?
There’s one 2.5GbE network port. The front has a USB-C and a USB-A port, both at 10Gb/s. The back has a 5Gb/s USB-A port, two USB 2.0 ports and an HDMI output[2]. The HDMI port plays 4K at 60Hz on a TV[2].
The Amazon listing rates the network at up to 312.5MB/s, which is the ceiling of 2.5GbE[1]. There’s no 10GbE port, no PCIe slot and no Thunderbolt[2].
What software does it run?
It runs UGREEN’s UGOS operating system[2]. UGREEN says the DXP2800 supports Docker and virtual machines, and that Plex runs in Docker[2]. The photo app sorts pictures by faces, objects and scenes, finds them by plain-text search, and flags duplicates[2].
The Amazon listing also covers phone backup, keeping files from several devices in one place, and recording from compatible network cameras[1]. UGREEN offers desktop and mobile clients in its Download Center[2].
What would a developer use it for?
Backups first. Two drives in RAID 1 give you a mirrored target for laptop backups and phone photos[2].
Next, a small home lab. Docker support means you can self-host services such as a media server, and VM support covers a test box or two[2]. Put an NVMe SSD in an M.2 slot as its own pool, and containers run from flash while the hard drives keep the bulk data[2]. If you run several containers or VMs at once, UGREEN suggests the 16GB memory upgrade[2].
Keep the load sensible. UGREEN pitches the N100 at home media, backups, photo management and “a sensible number of concurrent services”[2]. It’s not a build server.
How big, loud and power-hungry is it?
It measures 9.1 × 4.3 × 7.0 inches[2]. UGREEN’s lab measured 16.38W during drive access and 5.24W with the drives asleep, using a 2TB Seagate drive. Your drives and workload will change that[2]. In quiet mode UGREEN puts the noise at 29 to 34dB[2].
The box holds the NAS, a power adapter, a quick start guide, a screwdriver kit and a USB cable[1].
Can it protect data if a drive fails?
In RAID 1, yes. One drive can fail and the array keeps running while you replace it[2]. RAID isn’t a backup, though. UGREEN says to keep a separate copy of important data[2]. A USB drive on one of the 10Gb/s ports or an off-site copy covers that.
UGREEN also advises against mixing old and new drives in one array. A rebuild puts heavy load on the older drive[2].
Pros and Cons
Pros
Final Verdict
Get the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 if you want one quiet box for mirrored backups, a photo library and a handful of Docker containers or VMs. The N100, the 16GB memory ceiling and the two M.2 slots give it real headroom for a two-bay NAS[2]. Budget for drives, because it ships empty[1]. Look at a four-bay model instead if you need RAID 5 or 6, more bays, or 10GbE[2].
Key Takeaways
- This is the Intel N100 DXP2800. Specs for the DXP2800 GT or the DXP4800 don’t apply[2].
- Maximum storage is 80TB raw across the SATA bays and M.2 slots[2].
- Use RAID 1 for data you care about, and keep a separate backup[2].
- Drives aren’t included. Check UGREEN’s compatibility list before you buy them[1, 2].
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the DXP2800 include hard drives?
No. It’s diskless, and HDDs and SSDs are sold separately[1].
What is the maximum storage?
80TB raw: two 32TB SATA drives plus two 8TB M.2 SSDs. A RAID 1 array gives you the capacity of the smaller drive[2].
Does it run Docker and virtual machines?
Yes. UGREEN says the DXP2800 supports Docker and virtual machines, and Plex runs in Docker[2].
Which RAID levels does it support?
Basic, JBOD, RAID 0 and RAID 1. RAID 1 is the one that survives a drive failure[2].
Can I upgrade the memory?
Yes. It ships with 8GB of DDR5, and UGREEN supports up to 16GB[2].
