Intel Celeron N5095 vs N95 vs i3-N305 Processors For TerraMaster NAS & Home Servers / Firewalls

Intel Celeron N5095 vs N95 vs i3-N305 Processors For TerraMaster NAS & Home Servers / Firewalls

I have reviewed several of the TerraMaster NAS models and continue to use the TerraMaster F2-423 and TerraMaster F4-422 as my main storage servers at home. TerraMaster has recently launched the F4-424/F2-424, which supersedes the two models I have and uses the Intel Celeron N95. They have also launched a Pro model, which uses the…

Ugreen Unveils AI-Powered NAS Concept at IFA 2024 with NASync IDX6011 and IDX6012 models
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Ugreen Unveils AI-Powered NAS Concept at IFA 2024 with NASync IDX6011 and IDX6012 models

At IFA 2024 in Berlin, Ugreen, a company known for its consumer electronics accessories, has showcased its latest venture into the network-attached storage (NAS) market. The highlight of their presentation was the introduction of a new AI-focused NAS system, marking a notable advancement in their product lineup. The Next Generation of Ugreen NAS Ugreen’s new…

TerraMaster F2-212 NAS Review – A Entry Level NAS with a Quad-Core ARM chipset & 1GB DDR4 RAM
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TerraMaster F2-212 NAS Review – A Entry Level NAS with a Quad-Core ARM chipset & 1GB DDR4 RAM

The TerraMaster F2-212 is a 2-bay Network Attached Storage (NAS) device aimed at home users and small offices seeking an affordable entry into the world of network storage. The F2-212 is the successor to the excellent TerraMaster F2-210, which I reviewed back in 2020. The F2-212 is built around a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core ARM Cortex-A55…

TerraMaster Unveils TOS 6 Beta: A Groundbreaking NAS Operating System
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TerraMaster Unveils TOS 6 Beta: A Groundbreaking NAS Operating System

TerraMaster, a leading provider of innovative storage solutions for home and business users, has announced the release of TOS 6 Beta, the company’s most advanced and user-friendly NAS operating system to date. With over 40 new features and 370 improvements, TOS 6 Beta promises to redefine the storage experience for TNAS users, offering enhanced performance,…

Best Free NAS Software in 2023

Best Free NAS Software in 2023

Network-attached storage (NAS) has come a long way, and it’s not just for businesses any more. If you’re like me, you’ve probably got a plethora of media files, documents, and backup data scattered across your devices. A NAS solution can be a game-changer, providing a centralised space for all your digital assets. The best part?…

Exploring Alternatives to Synology: Your Comprehensive Guide

Exploring Alternatives to Synology: Your Comprehensive Guide

As someone who’s spent a good amount of time exploring various network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, I’ve developed a particular fondness for Synology. Their user-friendly DiskStation Manager (DSM) software is a strong selling point, as are their robust security features and diverse range of applications. But let’s be clear—Synology doesn’t hold a monopoly on quality NAS…

TerraMaster U4-423 4-bay Short Depth Rackmount NAS Launched Priced at £600
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TerraMaster U4-423 4-bay Short Depth Rackmount NAS Launched Priced at £600

Today, TerraMaster has announced a new affordable NAS that will appeal to small businesses. The TerraMaster U4-423 is a four-bay NAS, but rather than the desktop-style NAS products I have reviewed from them in the past, this is a rackmount NAS. It weighs just 3.2kg without drives and occupies just one rack unit being 40mm…

TerraMaster F2-423 NAS Review – With Intel Celeron N5105, 2.5 GbE, DDR4, & 2x M.2 NVMe
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TerraMaster F2-423 NAS Review – With Intel Celeron N5105, 2.5 GbE, DDR4, & 2x M.2 NVMe

I have previously reviewed the TerraMaster F4-421 and F4-422 10GbE 4-Bay NAS enclosures and have been impressed with the well-specced but affordable nature of TerraMaster devices. While they were very good, they both used the ageing Intel Celeron J3455. They were also limited to DDR3 and lacked NVMe slots. The new TerraMaster F2-423 and its…

Best M.2 NVMe SSD For Cache on a NAS or Server – Synology / TerraMaster / QNAP etc
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Best M.2 NVMe SSD For Cache on a NAS or Server – Synology / TerraMaster / QNAP etc

Following on from my recent TerraMaster upgrade posts, I have been looking at the best SSDs to use in a NAS. I have already covered 2.5″ SATA SSDs, which was the only option for my TerraMaster F4-422. However, if you have built your own server or have a NAS with PCIe M.2 slots, then you…

Best SATA SSD For Cache or Storage on a NAS or Server – Synology / TerraMaster / QNAP etc

Best SATA SSD For Cache or Storage on a NAS or Server – Synology / TerraMaster / QNAP etc

Following on from my recent TerraMaster upgrade posts, I have been looking at the best SSDs to use in a NAS. Due to the configuration of the TerraMaster F4-422, I was specifically looking for a 2.5-inch SATA SSD to be used on the 5th bay as a cache drive, and that is what I will…

TerraMaster F4-422 Upgrade TrueNAS Core to TrueNAS Scale for Docker Compatibility

TerraMaster F4-422 Upgrade TrueNAS Core to TrueNAS Scale for Docker Compatibility

Following on from my previous posts about upgrading TerraMaster NAS devices with Unraid and TrueNas, this post is about upgrading my TrueNAS Core installation to TrueNAS Scale. My main home server is Ubuntu Server, so I am more familiar with using Linux and Docker than I am with FreeBSD. I also like to try out…

How to upgrade the TerraMaster F4-422 to TrueNas with an extra 8GB RAM (12GB total) & 5 drives for the ultimate affordable 10Gbps NAS
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How to upgrade the TerraMaster F4-422 to TrueNas with an extra 8GB RAM (12GB total) & 5 drives for the ultimate affordable 10Gbps NAS

Following on from my guide to upgrading the TerraMaster F4-421 to Unraid, I have upgraded my TerraMaster F4-422 to use TrueNas Core with an additional 8GB of RAM, providing me with 12GB total. While my TerraMaster F4-421 has a mishmash of old drives, my TerraMaster F4-422 has four 8GB shucked Western Digital drives and a…

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