TerraMaster F4-423 4 Bay NAS (2x M.2 NVMe, 2x 2.5GbE LAN, 4GB RAM, Intel N5095) $558.99 Delivered @ TerraMaster Amazon AU

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This NAS is back on sale and not bad option if you're after a 4-bay NAS with dual M.2 NVMe slots and 2.5G LAN on a budget.

The weak point of TerraMaster is the OS not being as mature as Synology or QNAP, however it's improving with each release (TOS6 around the corner). Unofficially you can install another OS like TrueNAS, Unraid, Windows or even Synology DSM on these.

Featuring 4 SATA bays with support up to 20TB each, 2x M.2 2280 NVMe slots for storage/cache, 2x 2.5GbE LAN, Intel Celeron N5095 quad-core CPU, 4GB DDR4 SODIMM RAM (upgradeable to 32GB), 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps ports and HDMI.

A good option for those wanting to have network storage, RAID redunancy, Plex transcoding, Docker, video surveillance, syncing to OneDrive/Google Drive/Dropbox and more

Plus if you post a review and share with TerraMaster they'll send you a free stick of 4GB DDR4 RAM. I recommend getting cheap drives from Eastdigital HK

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  jasonc on 12/04/2024 - 11:55

  where's the F4-424 Pro?

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    Flebbert on 12/04/2024 - 12:03

    I am after the F4-424 non pro as well

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      jasonc on 12/04/2024 - 12:19

      https://www.amazon.com.au/TERRAMASTER-F4-424-NAS-Storage-4Ba…
      still available. no discount

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        Fairmont on 12/04/2024 - 12:37

        +1

        Non Pro $639 at MSY https://www.msy.com.au/product/terramaster-4-bay-intel-n95-8…

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  zintill on 12/04/2024 - 12:10

  Would this be a good plex server? Transcoding 4k HDR occasionally?

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    Clear on 12/04/2024 - 12:42

    I did some searches a while ago and it seems it's capable of 4K plex transcoding. I've not tested it myself.

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    Tsim on 12/04/2024 - 17:13

    +2

    Yep, it does fine. I have upgraded mine to a Synology, but not because of PLEX, because I was doing so much other stuff, and the Synology OS is a lot more mature.
    I still use the Terramaster as a backup for all my photos, and important stuff

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      zintill on 13/04/2024 - 17:58

      What were the other stuff?

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    DigitalAnalog on 17/04/2024 - 13:40

    Yup. HW transcoding works great with the Jasper Lake CPU. The official PMS app is also in the Terramaster app store.

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  kizzaaa on 12/04/2024 - 12:12

  +4

  I’m holding out for a deal on the 4-bay Synology units, but these are compelling for the price.

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  zarz83 on 12/04/2024 - 13:03

  I bought one of these prior to knowing there was a pro version which I wish I purchased. I can say it is a great NAS (I put unraid on it). Works very well.

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  pazloft on 13/04/2024 - 08:26

  +4

  Current gen f4-424 for $639 instead has hardware av1 decoding support with a better case design for lower noise and easier to add nvme and ram. https://www.umart.com.au/product/terramaster-4-bay-intel-n95…

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  Sconnery87 on 13/04/2024 - 08:54

  I have a similar one with unraid and its perfect for my needs. Alot cheaper then qnap. No performance issues max out 2.5g link for file transfer.

  Raid rebuild takes 12 hours and uses 50-60% cpu

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  manofsteel on 13/04/2024 - 12:29

  Hi gurus, I'm new to NAS. All I need is network storage (accessing my own cloud on my mobile) and backup, but haven't understood difference between RAID, Unraid, etc etc. Should I get 2 or 4 bays? And what NAS model should I get? This one is just nice or overkill?

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    CountMuffin on 13/04/2024 - 13:42

    +2

    If you don't want to get your hands dirty this isn't the NAS for you. TerraMaster is known for being a good value in hardware terms but their OS is crap so only really recommended if you want to install a different OS such as TrueNAS, OMV, or Unraid. Otherwise with brands like QNAP and Synology you're getting less value in hardware, but much better OS and software.

    RAID is a feature you can use on most NAS' that allows you to setup varying levels of redundancy or performance between multiple drives. When you set up a new NAS it will guide you through which RAID method to use with more layman descriptions. 2 bay vs 4 bay will just give you more options for different RAID methods and obviously more capacity to add additional drives.

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      manofsteel on 13/04/2024 - 21:18

      Appreciate all the useful insights – thanks. Guess I'll look out for a QNAP or Synology. Any particular model to recommend, with bang for buck? Thinking 4 bay is probably more future-proofing.

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    DigitalAnalog on 17/04/2024 - 13:30

    +1

    Regardless of which brand you get, 4-bay is typically more cost-effective if there is the slightest chance that you would want to expand your storage in the future.

    The difference between a 2-bay and 4-bay is lower than buying an expansion unit/2nd NAS to accommodate your storage requirements.

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  DigitalAnalog on 17/04/2024 - 13:34

  I have one. Hardware's fantastic; the software is solidly average but improving. Customer support is very responsive. I think most people who will find the stock software limiting, will typically be advanced enough to benefit from a third party OS such as TrueNAS, etc, which are well supported and can take advantage of the high RAM capacity (32 GB max, with some users claiming 64GB works).