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TerraMaster F4-424Max 4-Bay i5-1235U 10C 8GB NAS

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F4-424 Max
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TerraMaster F4-424, NAS, Desktop, Intel® Core™ i5, i5-1235U, 8 GB, DDR5
Unmatched Performance Redefined: The F4-424 Max NAS storage outperforms its predecessor, offering unmatched power in a 4-bay NAS. Equipped with a Core i5 1235U 10-core 12-thread processor (up to 4.4GHz) and Iris Xe Graphics (up to 1.2GHz), it ensures superior performance. With 8GB DDR5 4800MHz memory, two 10G Ethernet ports, and dual M.2 NVMe slots for hyper caching, the F4-424 Max NAS server maximizes storage efficiency. Ideal for small and medium businesses handling virtualization and database tasks, it also features AES NI hardware encryption for added security.

Swift Responses: Powered by a high-performance CPU and DDR5 memory, the F4-424 Max offers 220% better performance than its predecessor. Application load times are 160% faster, file retrieval is 90% quicker, and database response speeds have doubled. With advanced noise-reduction technology, it operates 50% quieter and remains as quiet as 21dB(A) in standby, even under heavy loads, ensuring smooth performance for demanding workflows.

20Gb Lightning-Fast Throughput: The F4-424 Max NAS enclosure is equipped with dual 10GbE Ethernet ports, providing up to 20Gbps bandwidth for fast data transfer. Paired with SMB multichannel technology, it delivers impressive real-world speeds-linear writes up to 2090MB/s and 4K random read/write speeds up to 400MB/s. This exceptional performance makes it ideal for smooth handling of image and video workflows, catering to industries like film production, post-production, and design. It also excels in read/write performance for virtualization and database applications.

Powerful Multimedia Streaming: With 4K video decoding and uPnP/DLNA support, the F4-424 Max media server ensures smooth video streaming to any device. Compatible with TerraMaster's Multimedia Server or third-party platforms like Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin, it delivers flawless playback on PCs, smartphones, media players, and TVs for an immersive viewing experience.

F4-424 Max
4-Bay High Performance Hybrid NAS

Powerful and Whisper-Quiet, and Lightning-Fast
The F4-424 Max is equipped with a powerful 10-core 12-thread CPU, making it ideal for SMB users looking for high-performance storage solutions. The hybrid storage design combines mechanical hard drives and SSDs to utilize the provided 20Gb high-speed bandwidth, providing exceptional data throughput that can meet the most stringent customer demands. Additionally, the advanced noise reduction design ensures that the F4-424 Max can operate quietly while still delivering robust performance, offering a unique advantage as compared to existing products.

New Heights of Performance
The F4-424 Max surpasses its predecessor, the F4-424 Pro; this latest generation of 4-bay NAS clearly offers the strongest performance to date. It features an Intel Core i5 1235U 10-core 12-thread processor with a maximum turbo frequency of 4.4GHz, as well as integrated Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics with a maximum dynamic frequency of 1.2GHz. It also supports AES NI hardware encryption. Supported by the inclusion of 8GB DDR5 4800MHz memory, two 10G Ethernet ports, and dual built-in M.2 NVMe slots that allow hyper caching, the new design significantly boosts the storage efficiency of the disk array, making the F4-424 Max an ideal high-performance storage solution for small and medium-sized business users engaged in both virtualization and database applications.

The Quietest 4-Bay Hybrid NAS
TerraMaster engineers have meticulously designed multiple shock-absorbing structures and employed a range of innovative noise-reduction measures to effectively reduce noise in use. The result of these enhancements is that the F4-424 Max remains both quiet and cool even under full loading. Rigorous testing confirms that this new generation product's noise level is 50% lower than that of the previous generation in operation, and in standby mode, it operates at just 21dB(A). This exceptional sound management allows the F4-424 Max to provide robust support for complex work while maintaining a tranquil office environment.

Faster Application Responses
With its powerful CPU and DDR5 memory, the F4-424 Max offers performance improvement of over 220% on that given by the previous generation. Application load times are improved by up to 160%, file and photo retrieval speed is decreased by 90%, database response speed is 100% better, and the PHP response for web pages offers a remarkable 110% improvement. Naturally, this enhanced performance enables seamless handling of high-load workflows.

20Gb Lightning-Fast Throughput
The F4-424 Max features two 10GbE copper cable Ethernet ports that offer up to 20Gbps in bandwidth for data transmission. In real-world scenarios, this, combined with SMB multichannel technology, allows the F4-424 Max to deliver impressive throughput performance, with linear write speeds up to 2090MB/s and exceptional 4K random read/write speeds reaching up to 400MB/s. This outstanding performance ensures smooth image and video read/write capabilities, which perfectly meet the needs of companies involved in areas such as film production, post-production, and design. Additionally, the F4-424 Max excels in terms of read/write performance for virtualization environments and database applications.

Powerful Multimedia Service
The F4-424 Max's formidable 4K video decoding prowess offers seamless compatibility with the uPnP/DLNA protocol. When paired with TerraMaster's dedicated Multimedia Server application, or even third-party servers such as Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin, it effortlessly streams videos to a myriad of multimedia devices including PCs, smartphones, media players, and televisions. Enjoy uninterrupted and immersive viewing experiences at the touch of a button.

Versatile Storage Options, Configure as You Wish
The F4-424 Max offers a comprehensive range of storage configurations; in particular, it supports various RAID types, including Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10. It can also utilize TerraMaster's innovative flexible array (TRAID/TRAID+), which readily enables online capacity expansion, migration, and redundant disk configuration within the array. Users can create multiple storage spaces and choose between the ext4 or Btrfs file systems, based on their business needs. For added flexibility, the F4-424 Max can be paired with the TerraMaster USB DAS disk array to seamlessly expand storage capacity as needed.

A New Generation of Operating System
The F4-424 Max features the latest TOS 6 operating system, which introduces over 40 new features and optimizes more than 370 details to create an unparalleled upgrade experience. TOS 6 also boasts a completely revamped user interface, as well as transforming the system from the inside out. The enhanced security measures also ensure that it can provide even more secure and reliable data storage. Additionally, TOS 6 is fully compatible with the Ubuntu root file system, making it familiar and easy to maintain for a wide range of users.

Cross-Platform File Services
The F4-424 Max supports a wide range of mainstream file services, including SMB, SFTP/FTP, iSCSI, NFS, and WebDAV, thus fully meeting a plethora of cross-platform file service needs in various network environments. It is compatible with both the Windows AD domain and LDAP, making it easy to integrate into existing enterprise IT environments to improve management efficiency. Additionally, it offers multi-level permission management for users, user groups, and file directories, thus supporting comprehensive cross-department collaboration as well as meeting data security requirements for the most stringent of enterprises.

Prioritizing Digital Asset Protection for All
At TerraMaster, safeguarding user data is a top priority, and we have thus developed a suite of exceptionally effective data backup tools to comprehensively protect your digital assets. The TerraMaster File System Snapshot (TFSS) and Snapshot services provide snapshot capabilities across volume to folder levels that actively shield your data from ransomware, reducing external risks. The intelligent offline backup feature, USB Copy, provides an additional layer of defense against malicious attacks, while in terms of a more holistic backup approach, Duple Backup presents a one-stop solution for implementing a 3-2-1 backup strategy across volumes, folders, and iSCSI LUN data.

Furthermore, TerraMaster's Centralized Backup solution is tailored to meet the custom backup requirements of commercial users by providing active central management of all backup tasks, thus catering to Windows workstations, file servers, and virtual machines. Using TerraMaster lets you rest assured that your digital assets are thoroughly protected against even unforeseen threats.

Virtualization Tools to Facilitate Every Project
By leveraging the virtualization tools and hybrid storage architecture of the TerraMaster Operating System (TOS), the F4-424 Max offers a range of exceptional advantages in terms of virtualization. The Docker Manager visualization tool makes managing containers and projects effortless, while VirtualBox support allows you to create a highly efficient virtualized environment that can enable new businesses to launch and become successfully operational in a very short time.

Effortless File Synchronization Across Every Device
By using TerraMaster's TerraSync service to transform a NAS into a private cloud server, eliminating file access barriers, you can allow users unrestricted access to personal or shared files from any location, at any time, across multiple platforms and devices. With TerraSync, synchronizing files seamlessly across devices has never been more straightforward.

CloudSync Simplifies Your Workflow
With TerraMaster's CloudSync, users can seamlessly link their cloud storage and NAS to facilitate the synchronized sharing of data. CloudSync consolidates various mainstream cloud synchronization functions (including those of Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon S3, Dropbox, Baidu, and Alibaba Cloud), enabling users to simplify their workflows by managing all cloud synchronization requirements within a single application.

System Level Security Protection
In the face of increasingly rampant cyber attacks, network device security may encounter unprecedented challenges. TOS thus offers a comprehensive suite of security measures, including PAM authentication, OTP two-factor authentication, AES 256 encryption, automatic account lockout, anti-DoS attack protocols, firewalls, and security isolation modes, all of which are designed to effectively reduce the risk of malicious attacks. The recently introduced Security and Privacy Control (SPC) module enhances system security tenfold as compared to previous iterations by ensuring that all executable programs running on the system are authorized and legitimate, thus protecting user data from both hackers and ransomware.

Multiple Commercial Applications
TNAS allows business users to easily build file servers, mail servers, web servers, FTP servers, MySQL databases, CRM, Node.js, Java VMs, and similar services, thereby satisfying the commercial requirements of various SMBs in diverse fields such as education, consulting, finance, scientific research, and law.

Easier Hard Disk Replacement
The F4-424 Max is designed with a tool-free hard disk tray, removing the need for any tool during hard disk installation. The F4-424 Max also features TerraMaster's unique Push-Lock design, which automatically locks the hard disk on insertion to prevent it from coming loose or going offline. This is extremely convenient for users who need to replace hard disks frequently for data exchange, as installation takes less than 10 seconds.

Easy Installation of M.2 SSDs
To facilitate the installation of M.2 SSDs, TerraMaster has designed a sliding side cover for the F4-424 Max chassis that may be simply pushed aside. The use of hand-tightened screws then makes it easy to install an SSD within 5 seconds.
Storage
Supported storage drive interfaces Serial ATA
Storage drive sizes supported The sizes of storage drives that can be used with the product. 2.5,3.5"
Maximum supported storage capacity The maximum capacity of data storage on the device. 88 TB
RAID support The device uses RAID, which is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required.
RAID levels RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit for the purposes of data redundancy and performance improvement. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways, referred to as RAID levels, depending on the specific level of redundancy and performance required. 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD
Online RAID migration
Hot-swap drive bays The places where drives (hot-swap drives) can be inserted to or removed from the computer.
Supported file systems BTRFS, FAT32, HFS+, NTFS, ext3, ext4
Storage drives installed Storage drives are built into the system.
Number of storage drives supported How many storage drives can be fit into the product at once. 4
Installed storage drive type Type of storage drives built into the device e.g. HDD (hard disk drive), SSD (solid-state drive).
Supported storage drive types The type of storage drives the device is compatible with. HDD & SSD
Processor
Processor manufacturer The manufacturer that produced the processor. Intel
Processor family A family of processors is a group of processors produced by one company over a short period of time e.g. Intel Pentium processors. Intel® Core™ i5
Processor model The model number for the processor in a computer. i5-1235U
Processor boost frequency The turbo boost is an automatic, managed accelleration of the processor when one of the cores is overloaded. 4.4 GHz
Processor cores The number of central processing units ('cores') in a processor. Some processors have 1 core, others have 2 (e.g. Intel Core Duo) or more (e.g. the Intel Xeon E7-2850 has 10 cores). 10
Processor threads 12
Processor cache 12 MB
Processor cache type Smart Cache
Memory
Internal memory A computer's memory which is directly accessible to the CPU. 8 GB
Internal memory type The type of internal memory such as RAM, GDDR5. DDR5
Maximum RAM supported 64 GB
Memory slots Number and type of memory expansion slots, including connector and memory module descriptions. 2
Memory form factor Design of the memory e.g. 240-pin DIMM, SO-DIMM. SO-DIMM
ECC ECC means Error Correction Code, and it is memory that is able to detect and correct some memory errors without user intervention.
Network
Ethernet LAN An Ethernet LAN (Local Area Network) interface is present, for a wired conection via a cable.
Ethernet LAN data rates The different speed levels of the Ethernet LAN connection. 1000,2500 Mbit/s
iSCSI support
Wake-on-LAN ready
Supported network protocols Network protocols tested as compatible with this product e.g. FTP,HTML, POP. CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP, SFTP, HTTPS, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP
Link aggregation
Dynamic DNS (DDNS)
Ports & interfaces
USB port The device features a socket into which a USB cable can be plugged.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity 2
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity Number of USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) ports with Type-C connector. USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) is USB interface version which supports transfer rate up to 10 Gbit/s (SuperSpeed+). USB Type-C connector has symmetrical design architecture and compatible with Thunderbolt 3 interface. 1
HDMI ports quantity The number of sockets (ports) for HDMI connections. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed/uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant device ("the source device") to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. HDMI is a digital replacement for existing analog video standards. 1
HDMI version 2.0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports Number of Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports (connecting interfaces) in the device. Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports allow a computer to connect to the ethernet. 2
Concurrent connections 512
Design
Chassis type The type of rigid framework onto which is the hosuing for device components. Desktop
Cooling type The method used to cool the device or to cool the air around the device. Active
Product colour The colour e.g. red, blue, green, black, white. Black
Number of fans The quantity of fans (apparatus with rotating blades that creates a current of air for cooling or ventilation). 1 fan(s)
Fan diameter The size of the fan, measured by the distance from one side of the fan to the other, via a straight line going through the middle of the fan. 12 cm
Performance
Type Characteristics of the device. NAS
Device class The category to which this device belongs. Home & Home Office
Backup function The function if the main power source fails.
Backup features Cloud, USB drive
Multilingual support
Number of users The number of people that use or can use this product. 2048 user(s)
Noise level The amplitude level of the undesired background noise, usually measured in decibels (db). 21 dB
Third-party support
Snapshot
Management protocols SNMP
Security algorithms Security algorithms are used to provide authentication, cipher key generation, integrity and radio link privacy to users on mobile networks. The security algorithms supported are the ones that can be used with this product. AES, HTTPS, SNMP, SSH
Access Control List (ACL)
On/off switch The button which is pressed to switch the device on or off.
Browser supported List of supported browsers for this product. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge
System log
Hot spare
S.M.A.R.T. support
Share folder 512
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
Software
Windows operating systems supported Windows vesions wich can be used with the device.
Linux operating systems supported 8 RT. Linux (9.4, 9.5), Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 (supported with a pre-built package); SUSE Linux (10.3, 11.0, 11, 11.1, 11.2), Fedora (9, 9.0, 10, 10.0, 11.0, 11, 12, 12.0), Ubuntu (8.04, 8.04.1, 8.04.2, 8.10, 9.04, 9.10, 10.04), Debian (5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3)
Mac operating systems supported Mac operating systems e.g. OS X can be used with the device.
Other operating systems supported Android, iOS
Power
Power supply unit (PSU) capacity 120 W
Power consumption (max) The maximum amount of power used by the device. 46 W
Power consumption (HDD standby) 17.5 W
AC input voltage The voltage of the AC electricity that is inputted into the product. 100 - 240 V
AC input frequency 50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions
Width The measurement or extent of something from side to side. 179 mm
Depth The distance from the front to the back of something. 154 mm
Height The measurement of the product from head to foot or from base to top. 222 mm
Weight Weight of the product without packaging (net weight). If possible, the net weight is given including standard accessories and supplies. Please note that sometimes the manufacturer leaves out the weight of accessories and/or supplies. 2.2 kg
Package width The distance from one side of the packaging to the other. 277 mm
Package depth The distance from the front to the back of the packaging. 277 mm
Package height The distance from the top to the bottom of the packaging. 186 mm
Package weight Weight of the packaged product. 3.4 kg
Packaging content
External power adapter
Cables included AC, LAN (RJ-45)
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T) The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely operated. 0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H) 5 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T) The minimum and maximum temperatures at which the product can be safely stored. -20 - 60 °C
Other features
Warranty period 2 year(s)
Compliance certificates CCC, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KC, RoHS, WEEE
More Information
SKU 832783
MPN F4-424 Max
Brand TerraMaster
Product Condition Brand New/Unused
NAS Form Factor Rackmounted
NAS Bays 4.00
Stock Availability Available for Shipping
Product Use General
Warranty Period 1 Year Warranty
Warranty Contact https://www.terra-master.com/