Very hard to find! A great NAS for home, business, or industrial use; boasts an excellent Intel Celeron CPU for superior performance/transcoding (compared to the 450-series units, with their limited Atom chip).
Unlike the Synology RS1221+ (~$1300) or QNAP equivalents (~$1600), this unit features an Intel CPU with QuickSync, making it the ultimate rackmount Plex/Jellyfin/Emby Media Server without needing an external GPU!
Quad-Core 2.0GHz | Dual 2.5GbE Ports | 4GB DDR4 (Expandable) | M.2 NVMe Caching
Upgrade your business or home office storage with the powerful TerraMaster U8-423. Designed for high-performance requirements, this 8-bay 2U rackmount NAS features a quad-core Intel Celeron processor and dual 2.5-Gigabit Ethernet ports, making it the ideal solution for SMBs requiring fast file storage, virtualization, and reliable data backup.
High-Performance Hardware: Powered by an Intel Celeron N5105/N5095 Quad-Core processor (burst up to 2.9GHz) and 4GB DDR4 RAM (expandable up to 32GB) to handle heavy workloads with ease.
Blazing Fast Connectivity: Equipped with two 2.5GbE interfaces. Supports Link Aggregation for up to 5Gbps network bandwidth, delivering transmission speeds up to 283 MB/s.
Massive Storage Capacity: Supports up to 160TB raw capacity (20TB drive x 8). Compatible with 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDDs and SSDs.
SSD Cache Acceleration: Built-in M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slot allows for SSD cache acceleration, significantly boosting disk array efficiency without occupying drive bays.
Enterprise-Grade Data Protection: Supports multiple RAID modes (0/1/5/6/10/Single) and the advanced Btrfs file system for superior data integrity and snapshot protection.
Versatile Applications: Perfect for File Servers, Mail Servers, Web Servers, FTP, MySQL Databases, CRM systems, Docker, and Virtualization (iSCSI).
4K Multimedia Server: Powerful hardware decoding for H.264/H.265 video, supporting smooth 4K media streaming via Plex and other media servers.
Compact Short-Depth Design: At only 15.1" deep (384mm), this unit fits perfectly in smaller wall-mount network cabinets and shallow server racks where standard deep-servers won't fit.
CPU: Intel® Celeron® N5105/N5095 Quad-Core 2.0GHz (Max Turbo 2.9GHz)
Memory: 4GB DDR4 SODIMM (Pre-installed). Total 2 slots, expandable up to 32GB (16GB+16GB).
Drive Bays: 8 x 3.5"/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Slots
Networking: 2 x 2.5GbE RJ-45 Ports
Expansion: 1 x M.2 2280 NVMe Slot
External Ports: 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
Form Factor: 2U Rackmount (Short-depth)
Dimensions: 88 x 440 x 384 mm (3.5" H x 17.3" W x 15.1" D)
RAID Support: TRAID, Single, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10
1x TerraMaster U8-423 Host Unit
1x Power Cord
1x RJ-45 Network Cable
1x Quick Installation Guide
Mounting Screws
Whether you are a video editor needing fast access to 4K footage, a small business owner needing a centralized backup solution, or an IT enthusiast running virtual machines, the U8-423 offers excellent value. Its aluminum-alloy shell and intelligent temperature-controlled fans ensure it runs cool and quiet, while the flexible TRAID and Btrfs support keep your data safe. Plus, its short-depth form factor makes it one of the few 8-bay rackmount units that can easily fit into a compact home network closet or wall cabinet.
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