Terramaster F4-424 Max NAS Leaked

The Terramaster F4-424 Max 4-Bay NAS Leaked

The Terramaster F4-424 Max NAS is an intriguing new model that’s surfaced recently through leaks, hinting at its potential to meet the high-performance storage needs of small to medium-sized businesses. While much of the information isn’t official yet, the F4-424 Max seems to combine strong hardware with versatile storage options and advanced software, all packed into a compact and quiet design. Performance specs are also based on unofficial screenshots found online, and comparisons are being drawn to the existing F4-424 Pro NAS, which runs on an N305 CPU.

F4-424 Max Design

From what’s been leaked, the F4-424 Max looks like it’s built around a 4-bay hybrid storage setup, similar to the F4-424 Pro, but with some upgrades. It likely mixes mechanical hard drives with SSDs, optimized for a 20Gb high-speed bandwidth, aimed at delivering solid data throughput. Like its predecessor, the design includes shock-absorbing features and noise-reduction techniques to keep operations quiet—reportedly as low as 21dB(A) in standby mode—making it a good fit for quiet office settings.

F4-424 Max Ports/Connections

If the leaks are accurate, the F4-424 Max will come with a variety of ports and connections designed to handle high-speed data and versatile connectivity needs. Here’s a look at what’s expected:

Ports/Connections	F4-424 Max
RJ-45 10GbE Network Jack	2
USB3.2 Host Port	3 (10Gbps)
HDMI	–
M.2 2280 NVMe Slot	2
RJ-45 1GbE Network Jack	–
RJ-45 2.5GbE Network Jack	–
SFP+ 10GbE Network Jack	–
USB2.0 Host Port	–
COM	–
VGA	–
PCIe Slots	–

These connections should allow the F4-424 Max to handle high-speed networking, expand storage, and manage data efficiently, similar to what we’ve seen with the F4-424 Pro.

F4-424 Max Internal Hardware

As for what’s inside, the leaked specs suggest the F4-424 Max is built for reliable performance. Here’s what’s rumored:

Hardware	F4-424 Max
Processor Model	Intel Core i5 1235U
Processor Architecture	X.86 64-bit
Processor Frequency	Max burst up to 4.4 GHz
System Memory	8 GB DDR5 4800MHz
Pre-installed Memory	8 GB DDR5 (1x 8 GB)
Total Memory Slots	1 (DDR5 SODIMM)
Maximum Supported Memory	32 GB DDR5
Maximum Internal Raw Storage Capacity	64 TB (16 TB x 4)
Drive Hot Swap	Yes
Hardware Encryption Engine	Yes
Hardware Transcoding Engine	H.264, H.265, MPEG-4, VC-1
Transcoding Max Resolution	4K (4096 x 2160)
Transcoding Max FPS	60

If this is accurate, the F4-424 Max is set to feature an Intel Core i5 1235U 10-core, 12-thread processor, clocking up to 4.4GHz, backed by 8GB of DDR5 memory. It also seems to have dual M.2 NVMe slots for hyper caching, which should boost storage efficiency and speed compared to the Pro model. Interestingly, that CPU choice DOES allow for Gen4 SSD architecture – so, although the 10GbE connections may well eat up a little more of those lanes, we may well see this system arriving with support of Gen4 M.2 NVMes.

Though , if so, they will likely still be at 4×2 or even 4×1 speeds.

F4-424 Max Software

The F4-424 Max is likely to run on the TOS 6 operating system (currently in Beta), which brings over 40 new features and hundreds of optimizations. If it mirrors the F4-424 Pro, you can expect support for a range of operating systems—Windows, Mac, Linux—as well as mobile platforms like iOS and Android. Here’s a rundown of what’s likely included:

• RAID Support: Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, plus TerraMaster’s TRAID/TRAID Plus for flexible array management.
• Snapshot Services: For easy data recovery in case of accidental deletion or modification.
• Centralized Backup: Managing backups for Windows workstations, file servers, and virtual machines.
• Cloud Sync: With major cloud providers like Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3, Dropbox, Baidu, and Alibaba Cloud.
• File Management: SMB/AFP/NFS/FTP/SFTP/WebDAV support, user quota management, and detailed access control.

These features would make the F4-424 Max a versatile tool for managing data across multiple platforms, just like its sibling, the F4-424 Pro. We made a brief video about TOS 6 (early Beta) and you can watch the video below:

F4-424 Max Performance?

Based on what’s been pieced together from screenshots, the F4-424 Max seems to deliver solid performance. Expected write speeds could reach up to 2090MB/s, with 4K random read/write speeds around 400MB/s. This puts it in the ballpark for handling virtualization, database tasks, and multimedia streaming. The hybrid design of the F4-424 Max suggests it will make good use of both SSDs and mechanical hard drives, optimizing performance and storage space. With dual 10GbE network ports, it might achieve a combined bandwidth of up to 20Gbps, enhancing how quickly it can move large files or manage complex workflows. However, the 4K random write speeds, while respectable, might not fully exploit the potential of NVMe SSDs on a 20GbE network, hinting at a possible internal bottleneck—maybe linked to the PCIe controller. This means that, while it should perform well overall, the F4-424 Max might not hit the absolute peak performance in every scenario, especially for write-heavy tasks. We will have to wait for further corroborated details from Terramaster and/or when we have a F4-424 Max NAS Device in the studio!

F4-424 Max Price and Release

The Terramaster F4-424 Max NAS looks like it could be a solid choice for businesses needing a reliable storage solution. It seems to offer a good mix of performance, connectivity, and advanced features, packed into a compact, quiet design—much like the F4-424 Pro.

The price isn’t confirmed, but early online listings suggest it could be around $899.99. However, since much of this information is based on leaks, and the price is still unconfirmed, we’ll need official details to fully understand its capabilities. Potential users might also want to consider the possibility of write performance bottlenecks. Overall, while the F4-424 Max shows promise, a definitive verdict will have to wait until more official information is available. It looks like it will see release in September/October 2024.

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