Packaging

The box the AS-204TE comes in uses a different graphics design than the other Asustor products we have tested so far. The latter actually came in very plainly designed cardboard boxes, as though they were supposed to hide the value of the NAS. This box design is still far from fancy, but users with a minimalistic streak will appreciate it. We find only the Asustor logo and absolutely no information about the product or its series on the front, which was obviously intentional as the box will be used with all of their products from now on out.


On this side are several colored graphics that describe some of the NAS's features.


Some more icons here again describe significant NAS functions and features.


Finally a label and a specifications table with information on the product inside the box, although the latter only details the product's most important specifications.

Contents & Bundle

Two piece of cell foam inside the box protect the NAS incredibly well. Asustor spared no expense here, and they did well to do so since receiving a broken product due to lack of adequate packaging is always a shame.


A smaller box contains all the accessories that come with the AS-204TE. These include an AC power cord, two sets of fixing bolts for HDD mounting onto the trays, an Ethernet cable, an installation CD, and a quick-start guide.


The remote control, which will prove most helpful with XBMC, isn't included in the bundle but you have it purchase it separately if you want it. As you can see, its small size makes it very practical, although it only has the basic buttons, which will, on the other hand, make it very easy to use in even dark environments. Unfortunately, no batteries for the remote were included (the remote takes 2x AAA batteries).