Compare the current Amazon US price for the UGREEN NASync DXP2800, then add matched NAS hard drives to calculate the complete cost, usable RAID storage and cost per usable terabyte.
UGREEN NASync DXP2800
Best for: Home users, Plex direct play, photo backup, Docker and a compact 2.5GbE private cloud.
Look elsewhere when: Buyers who need RAID 5, more than two SATA drives or built-in 10GbE.
DXP2800 specifications
Specifications are based on UGREEN’s current model information. Check the official product page before purchase because supported capacities and software features may change.
Current NAS hard drives to consider
These are fresh Amazon US offers from NAS-rated drive families. Confirm the exact part number in UGREEN’s live compatibility list.
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 14TB
MDD (MD14TSATA25672NAS) 14TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5'' Internal NAS Hard Drive - 5 Years Warranty (Renewed)
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View drive on AmazonMDD MAXDIGITALDATA 20TB
MDD (MDD20TSATA25672DVR) 20TB 7200RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-Inch Internal Surveillance Hard Drive - 3 Years Warranty (Renewed)
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View drive on AmazonMDD MAXDIGITALDATA 20TB
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA (MD20TSATA25672NAS 20TB 7200RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5inch Internal NAS Hard Drive (Renewed)
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View drive on AmazonSeagate 12TB
Seagate Exos x12 12TB SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache Enterprise Hard Drive 3.5in (ST12000NM0127) (Renewed)
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View drive on AmazonMDD MAXDIGITALDATA 20TB
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 20TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5'' Internal Hard Drive (for NAS, Network Storage) - 5 Years Warranty
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View drive on AmazonMDD MAXDIGITALDATA 20TB
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA MDD 20TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache 3.5-inch Internal Enterprise Hard Drive - 5 Years Warranty (Renewed)
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View drive on AmazonTOSHIBA 12TB
TOSHIBA Internal Hard Disk Server for NAS 3.5" Enterprise HDD 12TB SATA 6 Gbit/s 7200rpm 3 Year Warranty MG07ACA12TE (Renewed)
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View drive on AmazonMDD MAXDIGITALDATA 12TB
MDD MAXDIGITALDATA (MDD12TSATA25672E) 12TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5-inch Enterprise Hard Drive (Renewed)
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View drive on AmazonHow to plan this model
The strongest two-bay option in this group
The DXP2800 combines two SATA bays with an Intel N100 processor, 2.5GbE networking, expandable memory and two M.2 slots. It is the better fit than the DH2300 when Docker, x86 software compatibility, SSD storage or hardware-assisted media work matters.
Plan around RAID 1
Most two-bay buyers should use two matched CMR NAS drives in RAID 1. The second drive mirrors the first, so two 12TB drives provide about 12TB before system and file-system overhead rather than 24TB.
Do not confuse raw and usable capacity
UGREEN markets the maximum installed capacity across SATA and M.2 slots. Your usable HDD capacity depends on the selected RAID level, drive size, system partitioning and the difference between decimal TB and binary TiB.
DXP2800 questions
Does the UGREEN DXP2800 include hard drives?
No. Standard listings are diskless, so SATA hard drives and optional M.2 SSDs must be purchased separately.
What RAID should I use on the DXP2800?
RAID 1 is the usual choice for two matched drives when protection from one drive failure matters. RAID 0 provides more usable capacity but no drive-failure protection.
Can the DXP2800 run Docker?
Yes. It uses an Intel x86 processor and UGOS Pro supports Docker. Application requirements and available memory still determine how many services can run comfortably.
Can I use different-size drives?
You can, but RAID 1 generally uses the capacity of the smaller drive. Matched capacities and similar drive models are easier to plan and replace.
Is the DXP2800 good for Plex?
It is a capable compact media NAS, especially for direct play. Transcoding results depend on codec, bitrate, subtitles, client support and Plex settings.