The TerraMaster F4-425 is a 4-bay NAS excellent for home server situations that delivers a 40% performance boost over ARM-based devices, supports 4K streaming, a massive 120TB storage, advanced security, and ultra-quiet operation.
Streaming services are getting stupid. Where they were once a way to save money, now every service is hiking prices, throwing in shitty repetitive ads, and altogether getting more greedy than they should, especially when there are so many of them. Now’s the perfect time to set up your own media server, whether you use Plex, Jellyfin or some variation. I won’t go into the details of how, but the first thing you’ll need is a proper server. While most make the mistake of imagining those full-size servers used in data centers, that’s not the kind you need at home. You can go with a NAS, instead, which stands for network-attached-storage. TerraMaster’s new F4-425 high-performance 4-bay Home NAS is a great example.
The TerraMaster F4-425 has an Intel x86 processor, accommodates up to 120TB of storage and supports next-gen multimedia features like 4K streaming with ultra-quiet operation. This 4-bay NAS could basically serve as your home multimedia server, and you don’t need to fill every storage bay right away. You can expand storage as your library grows. But another benefit is that it moves away from ARM-based architecture with its Intel-power, which delivers up to a 40% performance boost for modern smart home data management and media applications.
What makes the TerraMaster F4-425 such a good candidate for home media?
Inside, it’s rocking an Intel Celeron N5095 quad-core processor, 4GB of DDR4 RAM, and has a 2.5GbE network port for high-speed file transfers. Moreover, it supports 4K video encoding, decoding and multitasking, with hardware-level decoding — using H.265 — and uPnP/DLNA protocols, so it works seamlessly with those library apps I mentioned, like Plex, Emby, Jellyfin and more. Plus, you can stream or access content from mobile devices or other household devices via the network connection. Store your family photos and videos, music, and other media and access it remotely.
Across four 30TB drives, with four bays, you can have up to a total of 120TB of storage. Plus, TerraMaster’s new TRAID flexible array technology improves storage efficiency by saving up to 30% more space than traditional RAID while still maintaining data redundancy and reliability. Multi-layered protection comes through SPC security settings, 256-bit TLS encryption, TFSS snapshots, and CloudSync compatibility with Google Drive, OneDrive, and Dropbox. If you’re a numbers person, I’m going to throw some more specs below. But ultimately, this TerraMaster is an absolute beast, even more so when you see that sweet, sweet price.
- Processor: Intel Celeron N5095 Processor
- Memory: 4GB DDR4 RAM
- Networking: 2.5GbE port for high-speed file transfers and multi-user access
- Storage Capacity: Supports up to 120TB (4 x 30TB drives)
- RAID Technology: TRAID flexible array with 30% improved storage efficiency and full data redundancy
- Multimedia Support: Hardware-level 4K H.265 decoding; compatible with Plex, Emby, Jellyfin, uPnP/DLNA
- AI-Powered Features: TerraPhotos smart album with face, pet, and scene recognition
- Security: SPC security settings, 256-bit TLS encryption, TFSS snapshots, CloudSync (Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox)
- Mobile Integration: TNAS Mobile app for setup, photo/video backup, synchronization, and remote access
- File Sync: TerraSync with millisecond-level synchronization and 32-version recovery
- Noise Level: Ultra-quiet operation at just 21dB(A)
- Ease of Use: Push-Lock tool-free drive installation in 10 seconds
Who is it for?
Anyone who wants to start or manage a file-sharing system at home for remote access. You can share media, back-up important files, and tinker to your heart’s content.
Where to buy?
MSRP: $370 4-bay | $250 2-bay
