TerraMaster Upgrades NAS Lineup With Intel N150 and 5GbE

TerraMaster is raising the bar for home and small business data storage with the launch of its new F4-425 Plus (4-bay) and F2-425 Plus (2-bay) NAS systems. These devices represent a significant upgrade over the previous generation, packing a more powerful processor, next-generation memory, and seriously fast networking to handle modern data demands.

Key Upgrades and Features

The heart of these new NAS systems is the Intel Processor N150, a quad-core chip that offers efficient performance with turbo speeds up to 3.6 GHz. This is paired with faster DDR5 memory, with the F4-425 Plus shipping with 16GB and the F2-425 Plus with 8GB, both expandable up to 32GB.

One of the most significant improvements is the jump from 2.5GbE to dual 5GbE network ports. This allows for link aggregation, providing up to 10Gbps of combined bandwidth, which is ideal for video editing, large file transfers, and multi-user environments. The systems also boast a versatile hybrid storage design, combining traditional SATA drive bays with three M.2 NVMe SSD slots for high-speed caching or storage pools. This enables massive raw capacities of up to 144TB on the 4-bay model.

TerraMaster F4-425 Plus and F2-425 Plus Front and Back Sides

Detailed Specifications

Here's a closer look at what powers the F4-425 Plus and F2-425 Plus:

• SoC: Intel Processor N150 Quad-core @ up to 3.6 GHz
• Graphics: 24EU Intel UHD Graphics
• Memory:
  • F4-425 Plus: 16GB DDR5 (Expandable to 32GB)
  • F2-425 Plus: 8GB DDR5 (Expandable to 32GB)
• Storage Bays:
  • F4-425 Plus: 4x SATA HDD/SSD bays
  • F2-425 Plus: 2x SATA HDD/SSD bays
  • Both: 3x M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots
• Max Raw Capacity:
  • F4-425 Plus: Up to 144TB
  • F2-425 Plus: Up to 84TB
• Networking: 2x 5GbE RJ45 ports with link aggregation support
• USB Ports: 3x USB 3.2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Type-C
• Video Transcoding: Hardware-accelerated H.264/H.265 transcoding up to 8K (F4-425 Plus) and 4K (F2-425 Plus).
• RAID Support: RAID 0/1/5/6/10, JBOD, Single, and TerraMaster’s flexible TRAID / TRAID+

Advanced Software Capabilities

Both devices run on TerraMaster’s latest TOS 6 operating system, which provides a streamlined and intuitive user experience. A standout feature is the new AI-powered photo recognition, which intelligently categorizes and organizes your photo libraries, making them easier to search and manage.

TerraMaster AI features

For advanced users, the OS supports Docker and VirtualBox for running virtual machines and containers. It also includes robust backup solutions with synchronization to cloud services like Google Drive and Amazon S3, AES-NI hardware encryption, and built-in support for popular media servers like Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby.

Market Positioning and Availability

TerraMaster has positioned these models as a powerful middle-ground solution, addressing feedback from their previous generation of NAS systems. They offer a clear advantage over other Intel N150-based solutions like the Beelink ME Mini by including both high-speed 5GbE networking and traditional SATA bays, which are missing from many M.2-only compact devices.

The new models are available now. The 4-bay F4-425 Plus is priced at $569.99, while the 2-bay F2-425 Plus sells for $399 on Amazon, with launch-day coupons offering significant additional savings. For more details, you can visit TerraMaster’s website or check out the official press release.