TerraMaster F4-423 4-Bay NAS

The TerraMaster F4-423 is a four-bay network attached storage (NAS) device for small businesses, with plenty of ports and decent performance, but it could use a bigger app library.

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Product details

  • Powerful Hardware: N5095 Quad-core 2.0GHz CPU, 4GB RAM DDR4 (expandable up to 32GB). Dual 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ports - Supports up to 5 Gbps under Link Aggregation. 4bay NAS designed for SMB High Performance Requirements.
  • Maximum Internal Raw Capacity: 80TB (20 TB drive x 4). Compatible with 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD. Supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10, Supports online capacity expansion and online migration. The built-in M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slot can realize SSD cache acceleration and increase the storage efficiency of the disk array several times.
  • Multiple Backup Solutions: Centralized Backup, Duple Backup, Snapshot, CloudSync, enhance the Safety of your data with multiple backup applications.
  • Easily build file storage servers, mail servers, web servers, FTP servers, MySQL databases, CRM systems, Node.js, and Java virtual machines, as well as a host of other commercial applications.
  • Small-sized compact design, can be used vertically and horizontally. Features an aluminum-alloy shell and intelligent temperature control ultra-quiet fan, good in heat dissipation and Very Quiet.

PROS

+ Easy to install and manage
+ Two multi-gig LAN ports
+ Solid performance
+ Tool-less drive sleds

CONS

- Pricey
- Drives not included
- Limited app library

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on May 06, 2022
The TerraMaster F4-423 is a four-bay network attached storage (NAS) device for small businesses, with plenty of ports and decent performance, but it could use a bigger app library.
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