TerraMaster 4-Nay NAS F4-424 Pro with i3 8-Core Processor, Dual M.2 NVMe Slots for SSD Caching, Dual 2.5GbEt and USB Type-C Ports

TerraMaster Technology Co. Ltd. introduced the 424 series, a upgrade of 423 series.

The 424 series adopts the Intel 12th-Gen CPU Alder Lake N95, 8GB DDR5 memory, 2x2.5GBE network ports, 2xM.2 NVMe sockets, and adds a USB Type-C host interface and a USB Type A interface, achieving a 40% improvement in overall performance compared to the previous-gen. 

A version, the 424 Pro, has also been launched, equipped with an Core i3 CPU and up to 32GB DDR5 memory, catering to the needs of individuals and business users who demand higher performance. The 424 series will come with the new-gen TOS 5.1 NAS OS and can be upgraded to the TOS 6 NAS OS in the future.

Peak performance 4-bay NAS
Core i3 8-core 8-thread CPU at 3.8GHz (turbo), integrated UHD GPU at 1.25GHz, 32GB DDR5 4,800MHz memory (non-ECC, non-upgradable), dual 2.5GbE ports, and dual M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching. A peak performance NAS storage solution for SMBs users.

Faster application response
Equipped with a  CPU and DDR5 memory, achieves a 150% performance boost over its predecessor. Experience 100% faster application load times, a 45% increase in file and photo retrieval speed, a 55% improvement in database response speed, and a outstanding 65% faster PHP response for web pages.

Higher transmission speed

It features dual 2.5 GbE interfaces and can achieve a linear data transmission speed of 283MB/s (tested with NAS dedicated HDDs 18TB x 4, RAID-0), Link Aggregation offers a network bandwidth up to 5GbE, for multi-user and high-concurrent file access. Featuring dual USB 3.2 Gen2 10GbE interfaces, data transfer between NAS and external devices is made swift.

Latest TOS system and virtualized applications
TNAS runs on TOS 5 and the coming TOS 6 NAS OS which integrates professional storage management functions including network management, permission management, storage management, and resource monitoring via user-friendly and flat web interfaces. The F4-424 Pro satisfies virtualized application needs and provides additional functionality within one device with the use of professional virtualized Apps, including VirtualBox and Docker, and by cooperating with Docker-compose and Portainer. This lowers the cost of corporate investment in IT.

Backup solutions
Centralized Backup, Duple Backup, Snapshot, CloudSync, TFM Backup, and more enhance the security of data with multiple backup applications. And the F4-424 Pro supports various RAID types, including RAID-0/1/5/6/10/JBOD/Single, and TRAID.

M.2 SSD installation

To facilitate the installation of M.2 SSDs, the company has designed a side sliding cover for the F4-424 Pro chassis, which is simply pushed aside to install M.2 SSDs. The firm also provides hand-tightened screws, making it easy to install an SSD within 5s.

Less noise

The F4-424 Pro adopts the company’s new structure which besides incorporating additional shock-absorbing measures, the firm’s engineers have designed numerous special sound-absorbing panels in the new structure to minimize noise which is 50% lower than the previous generations, with a noise level in standby mode of only 21dB(A).

In addition to the F4-424 Pro, the 424 series includes another 2 models: F2-424 (2-bay) and F4-424 (4-bay), catering to the demands of home users, SOHO, and small businesses for high-performance NAS.