Subheading: Introducing the F2-424 with Intel Celeron N95 Processor, 8GB DDR5 Memory, and Blazing-Fast 2.5G Ethernet
TerraMaster, a leading provider of innovative storage solutions, has announced the release of its latest 2-bay NAS, the F2-424. Tailored for the needs of Geeks and Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) users, this high-performance NAS delivers exceptional speed, reliability, and versatile features at an affordable price of £369.99.
Unleashing High Performance
At the heart of the F2-424 is the powerful Intel Celeron N95 4-core processor, boasting a maximum turbo frequency of 3.4GHz. Paired with 8GB of lightning-fast DDR5 memory running at 4800MHz, this NAS is engineered to handle high-load workflows, making it an ideal solution for virtualization and database applications in small to medium-sized businesses.
Turbocharged Storage Efficiency
Equipped with two 2.5G Ethernet ports and dual M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching, the F2-424 significantly enhances storage efficiency. The result? A remarkable 140% performance improvement over the previous generation, ensuring faster application response, higher transmission speeds, and seamless multimedia services.
Multimedia Powerhouse
The F2-424 doesn’t just stop at storage—it’s a multimedia powerhouse. With 4K video decoding capability, it supports uPnP/DLNA protocols, enabling users to stream content effortlessly to various devices. Whether it’s videos, photos, or constant entertainment experiences, TerraMaster’s proprietary Multimedia Server has you covered.
Flexible Storage Configuration
Flexibility is key, and the F2-424 delivers with support for various RAID types, including Single/RAID 0/1/5/6/10. The ability to create multiple storage spaces and choose between ext 4 or BTRFS file systems ensures compatibility with diverse business requirements. Additionally, seamless expansion is possible with TerraMaster USB DAS devices.
Professional Operating System – TOS
Running on TerraMaster’s TOS (TerraMaster Operating System), the F2-424 offers a professional storage management solution. Boasting a user-friendly interface, TOS provides extensive network, permission, and storage management functions, along with hundreds of free apps available in the app market.
Robust Backup Solutions
Data protection is paramount, and TOS excels with centralized backup, Duple Backup, Snapshot, and CloudSync features. From rapid data restoration to offsite backup versions, TerraMaster ensures comprehensive backup solutions for various scenarios.
Virtualized Applications and System-Level Security
The F2-424 goes beyond storage, supporting virtualized applications like VirtualBox and Docker. In an era of increased cyber threats, TOS implements systematic safeguards, including identity authentication, AES 256 encryption, and anti-DoS measures, reducing the risks of malicious attacks.
User-Friendly Design and Worry-Free After-Sales Service
Designed with user convenience in mind, the F2-424 features tool-free hard disk trays, quick M.2 SSD installation, and efficient heat dissipation. TerraMaster’s unique Push-Lock design ensures secure hard disk installation in under 10 seconds. Plus, with a worry-free after-sales service policy, TerraMaster promises replacements within 2 years, backed by real-time online customer service and a professional technical forum.
In summary, the TerraMaster F2-424 stands as a testament to high-performance NAS solutions, combining cutting-edge hardware with a feature-rich operating system to meet the diverse needs of Geeks and SOHO users. Whether it’s handling demanding workflows or ensuring data security, the F2-424 is poised to elevate your storage experience.
SPECS
| Processor | |
| Processor Model | Intel® N95 |
| Processor Architecture | X.86 64-bit |
| Processor Frequency | Max burst up to 3.4 GHz |
| CPU Single-Core Score | / |
| Hardware Encryption Engine | √ |
| Hardware Transcoding Engine | H.264, H.265, MPEG-4, VC-1;maximum resolution: 4K (4096 x 2160); maximum frame rate per second (FPS): 60 |
| Memory | |
| System Memory | 8 GB DDR5 non-ECC SODIMM |
| Pre-installed Memory module | 8 GB DDR5 non-ECC SODIMM (1x 8 GB) |
| Total Memory Slot Number | 1 (DDR5 SODIMM) |
| Maximum Supported Memory | 32 GB DDR5 non-ECC SODIMM |
| Note | TerraMaster reserves the right to replace memory modules with the same or higher frequency based on supplier’s product life cycle status. Rest assured that the compatibility and stability have been strictly verified with the same benchmark to ensure identical performance. |
| Storage | |
| Disk Slot Number | 2 |
| Compatible Drive types | 3.5″ SATA HDD |
| 2.5″ SATA HDD | |
| 2.5″ SATA SSD | |
| Maximum Internal Raw Storage Capacity | 44 TB (22 TB x2) (Capacity may vary by RAID types) |
| Drive Hot Swap | √ |
| Note | . Hard drive vendors will release their latest models of hard drives, and Maximum internal raw storage capacity may be adjusted accordingly. . The maximum single volume size is not directly related to the maximum raw capacity. |
| File System | |
| Internal Drive | Btrfs, EXT4 |
| External Drive | EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, BTRFS |
| External Ports | |
| RJ-45 1GbE Network Jack | / |
| RJ-45 2.5GbE Network Jack | 2 |
| RJ-45 10GbE Network Jack | / |
| SFP+ 10GbE Network Jack | / |
| USB3.1 Host Port | 2(10Gbps) |
| USB2.0 Host Port | / |
| COM | / |
| HDMI | 1 |
| VGA | / |
| PCIe Slots | / |
| M.2 2280 NVMe Slot | 2 |
| Appearance | |
| Size (H*W*D) | 222 x 119 x 154 mm |
| Packaging Size (H*W*D) | 258 x 220 x 170 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 kg |
| Others | |
| System Fan | 80 x 80 x 25mm 1PCS |
| Fan Mode | Smart, High speed, Middle speed, Low speed |
| Noise Level | 19.0 dB(A) （Using 2 SATA HDDs/SSDs in standby mode; Test environment noise: 17.3dB(A); Test distance: 1m） |
| Power Supply | 40 W |
| Redundancy Power Supply | / |
| AC Input Voltage | 100V – 240V AC |
| Current Frequency | 50/60 Hz, Single frequency |
| Power Consumption | 22.0 W(Fully loaded Seagate 4TB ST4000VN008 hard drive(s) in read/write state) |
| 11.0 W (Fully loaded Seagate 4TB ST4000VN008 hard drive(s) in hibernation) | |
| Limited warranty | 2 years |
| Certificate | FCC, CE, CCC, KC |
| Environment | RoHS, WEEE |
| Temperature | |
| Working Temperature | 0°C ~ 40°C (32°F ~ 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20°C ~ 60°C (-5°F ~ 140°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% ~ 95% RH |
| Package Contents | |
| Host unit (x1) | |
| Power cord (x1) | |
| Power Adapter(x1) | |
| RJ-45 network cable (x1) | |
| Quick Installation Guide (x1) | |
| Limited Warranty Note(x1) | |
| Screws(a few) | |
| TOS Features | |
| OS Supported | |
| Supported Client OS | Windows OS, Mac OS, Linux OS |
| Supported Web Browsers | Google Chrome 97.0.xxxx, Mozilla Firefox 9.3,Apple Safari 12.1 ; Microsoft Edge 99.0.xx or later version. |
| Supported mobile OS | iOS14.0, Android 10.0 or later version |
| Storage Management | |
| Supported RAID Types | TRAID, Single, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 |
| Maximum Internal Volume Number | 256 |
| Maximum iSCSI Target | 128 |
| Maximum iSCSI LUN | 256 |
| Volume Expansion with Larger HDDs | TRIAD, RAID 1 |
| Volume Expansion by Adding a HDD | TRIAD |
| RAID Migration | √ |
| SSD Cache | √ |
| Hot Spare | √ |
| SSD TRIM | √ |
| Hard Drive S.M.A.R.T. | √ |
| Seagate IHM | √ |
| NVRAM write cache(BBU-protected) | / |
| Shared Folder Snapshot | √ |
| LUN Snapshot | / |
| File Services | |
| File Protocol | SMB/AFP/NFS/FTP/SFTP/WebDAV |
| Maximum Concurrent SMB/AFP/FTP/SFTP Connections | 512 |
| Windows Access Control List (ACL) Integration | √ |
| NFS Kerberos Authentication | √ |
| Account & Shared Folder | |
| Maximum local user’s account number | 2048 |
| Maximum local group number | 512 |
| Maximum shared folders number | 512 |
| Maximum shared folders syncing tasks | 8 |
| Backup | |
| Rsync Backup | √ |
| Duple Backup | √ |
| Centralized Backup | √ |
| Snapshot | √ |
| USB Backup | √ |
| Cloud Sync | √ |
| Time Machine Backup | √ |
| File System Snapshot | √ |
| TFM Backup | √ |
| Networking | |
| TCP/IP | IPv4/IPv6 |
| Protocols | CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP, SFTP, HTTPS, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP |
| Link Aggregation | √ |
| DLNA Compliance | √ |
| VPN Client | √ |
| VPN Server | √ |
| Proxy Client | √ |
| Proxy Server | / |
| UPnP/Bonjour Discovery | √ |
| TNAS.online Remote Access | √ |
| DDNS | √ |
| Access Right Management | |
| Batch users creation | / |
| Import/Export users | √ |
| User Quota Managerment | √ |
| Local user access control for CIFS/SAMBA and FTP | √ |
| Domain Authentication | |
| AD Domain | √ |
| LDAP Client | √ |
| LDAP Server | / |
| Security | |
| Firewall Protection | √ |
| Account Auto-block Protection | √ |
| AES Volume and Shared Folder Encryption | √ |
| Importable SSL certificate | √ |
| Instant Alert via email, Desktop Notification, Beep | √ |
| RSA 2048 Encryption（TOS 5.0） | √ |
| PAM (Pluggable Authentication Modules) | √ |
| OTP Authentication（TOS 5.0） | √ |
| HyperLock File System（TOS 5.0） | √ |
| Power Managerment | |
| Power Resume | √ |
| Scheduled Power On/Off | √ |
| Wake up On LAN（WOL） | √ |
| UPS Supported | √ |
| Administration | |
| Multi-window, Multi-task System Management | √ |
| Custom Desktop | √ |
| Control Panel | √ |
| Resource Monitor | √ |
| Syslog | √ |
| OS UI Language | English,German, French, Spanish, Italian, Magyar, Chinese,Japanese,Korean，Turkish, Portuguese, Russian |
| Applications | |
| Application Center | √ |
| iSCSI Target | √ |
| Terra Photos | √ |
| TerraSync | √ |
| Duple Backup | √ |
| CloudSync | √ |
| Centralized Backup | √ |
| USB Backup | √ |
| VPN Server | √ |
| Transmission | √ |
| qBittorent | √ |
| Aria 2 | √ |
| Terra Search | √ |
| Deduplication | √ |
| Web Server | √ |
| Clam Antivirus | √ |
| EMBY | √ |
| Multi Media Server | √ |
| Plex Media Server | √ |
| Docker Manager | √ |
| Snapshot | √ |
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As per contact with Terramaster was going to but a 424- 4 bay Pro for better processor etc but HDMI is ONLY for debugging NOT for video playback Stopped me from buying and went for a QNAP TS-464 8GB instead have 16gb ram and 2x Seagate Exos X22 22tb and 2 Team Cardea Z440 2TB as r/w cach
Thats a good choice.