TerraMaster 8-Bay Short Depth Rackmount 10GbE NAS U8-450 Launched for £1100
TerraMaster is on a roll with launching new NAS devices recently.
The new U8-450 looks impressive, being an 8-bay rackmount unit powered by the efficient Atom C3558R Quad-core 2.4GHz CPU and paired with 8GB RAM DDR4 (expandable up to 32GB).
One of the highlights for me is the inclusion of dual SFP+ 10Gb Ethernet Ports, or if you need to use RJ45 there are dual 2.5GbE Ports.
For improved performance, there are two built-in M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots which support SSD cache acceleration.
The U8-450 adopts 2U Rackmount case with a depth of only 384mm (15.1 inches) and weighs 6.9kgs, which saves a lot of space.
Like the other TerraMaster NAS devices, this runs TerraMaster OS, which is a decent NAS OS that has been improving over time to compete with the market leader Synology. It has some useful features, such as TRAID , which is a flexible disk array management tool developed by TerraMaster. It has features such as the automatic combination of disk space, hard disk failure redundancy protection, and automatic capacity expansion.
It is also normally possible to install Unraid or TrueNAS as an alternative OS.
The TerraMaster is available to buy now from Amazon. In the UK, this is priced at £1100, but there is also a £99 delivery charge.
- Powerful Hardware: Featuring a robust Atom C3558R Quad-core 2.4GHz CPU, 8GB DDR4 RAM (expandable up to 32GB), dual SFP+ 10GbE Ports, and dual 2.5GbE RJ45 Ports, this NAS storage provides a remarkable transmission bandwidth of up to 20Gb through Link Aggregation. Additionally, the two built-in M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slots support SSD cache acceleration, significantly enhancing storage efficiency.
- High-speed 10Gb Network Sharing: The U8-450 NAS server supports 10Gb network connectivity, enabling simultaneous connections of multiple Windows/Mac workstations. This facilitates seamless collaborative editing of multi-track 4K media, special effects production, video synthesis, and import/export of clips using popular video editing software like Edius, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro. With faster data transfer rates, this server greatly enhances work efficiency and reduce production time for projects.
- Compact Rack-mounted Server: Featuring a compact 2U Rackmount case with a depth of only 384mm (15.1 inches) and weighing a mere 6.8kgs, the U8-450 NAS optimizes space utilization. Its simple installation, which doesn't require rails, makes it compatible with most 2-column cabinets, small wall-mounted cabinets, and various locations such as machine rooms, storage rooms, staircases, and offices.
- Diverse Backup Solutions: The U8-450 network attached storage offers a range of backup applications, including Centralized Backup, Duple Backup, Snapshot, CloudSync, and more, ensuring data reliability. These backup solutions provide robust measures and ensure the well-being of your valuable information.
- Reliable Data Security and Restoration: With TRAID support, the U8-450 NAS storage ensures the preservation of data integrity by mitigating the effects of hard disk damage. The system also facilitates regular snapshots, allowing for quick restoration to specific points in time as required. Additionally, the TerraMaster one-click Security Isolation Mode offers emergency defense against malicious attacks. Rest assured that your data remains safeguarded and recoverable, even in urgent situations.
Amazon Link with the Price MSRP: US$ 1299.99
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