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FreeBSD Compatibility and Performance on Aoostar WTR Pro NAS Reviewed
Key points
- Aoostar WTR Pro supports FreeBSD and other BSDs.
- Metal casing, accessible RAM/NVMe, and front-loading SATA bays.
- BIOS allows disabling SecureBoot for FOSS OS.
- Default fan noise is noticeable; power consumption is around 28W in BIOS.
Hardware Overview and Build Quality
The Aoostar WTR Pro NAS, Ryzen edition, is evaluated for its compatibility with FreeBSD and other BSD operating systems. The device features a metal casing, which remains cool during operation, and fits into a 10-inch rack space. RAM and NVMe slots are located beneath the machine, with numbered slots for easy identification within the OS.
SATA disks are accessible from the front, hidden by a magnetic cover. 3.5-inch SATA disks use a tool-less mechanism, while 2.5-inch disks require screws and a specific insertion technique. SATA ports are numbered from bottom to top (SATA 1 to SATA 4).
BIOS and Initial Power Consumption
The BIOS of the Aoostar WTR Pro has SecureBoot disabled by default, facilitating the installation of Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) operating systems. Users can access the boot selection menu by pressing F7 and the BIOS settings by pressing Del during startup.
With a single 32 GB memory module and no storage, the device consumes approximately 28W when idle in the BIOS's PC Health Status page. During this state, the system temperature is 26°C, CPU temperature is 68°C, CPU fan speed is around 1900 RPM, and system fan speed is around 820 RPM, contributing to a noticeable fan noise.
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Reporting from
A review details the experience of running FreeBSD on the Aoostar WTR Pro NAS, highlighting its hardware compatibility and performance. The device's physical build, storage accessibility, and BIOS settings are examined for their suitability with non-proprietary operating systems like FreeBSD.