TerraMaster t12-423

TerraMaster T12‑423 is a high‑performance 12‑bay network‑attached storage (NAS) unit designed for small and medium‑sized businesses. It’s diskless (you install your own drives) and features a quad‑core Intel processor, 8 GB of RAM (expandable to 32 GB), dual 2.5 GbE network ports, support for up to ~240 TB of raw storage, various RAID levels, and multiple business‑grade backup options — ideal for central file storage, backups, and server tasks.

Specifications

Hardware

• Processor: Intel® Celeron® N5095 quad‑core @ 2.0 GHz (up to 2.9 GHz)

• CPU features: Hardware encryption and 4K hardware transcoding support (H.264/H.265/MPEG‑4/VC‑1)

• System Memory: 8 GB DDR4 non‑ECC SODIMM (1×8 GB)

• Memory Slots: 2 × DDR4 SODIMM (max 32 GB)

Storage

• Drive Bays: 12 × SATA (3.5″ & 2.5″ HDD/SSD)

• Hot‑Swap Support: Yes

• Maximum Raw Capacity: Up to ~240 TB (20 TB × 12)

• M.2 NVMe Slot: 1 × M.2 2280 NVMe (for SSD cache)

Networking & Ports

• Ethernet: 2 × 2.5 GbE (supports Link Aggregation up to 5 Gbps)

• USB: 2 × USB 3.1 (10 Gbps)

• HDMI: 1 × HDMI 2.0

RAID & File System

• RAID Support: Single, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10

• Online Expansion & Migration: Supported

• File Systems: Btrfs, EXT4 (internal); EXT3/EXT4/NTFS/FAT32/HFS+ (external)

Physical & Power

• Dimensions: 334 × 163 × 295 mm

• Weight: ~10.3 kg

• Power Supply: 500 W

• Typical Power Use: ~94 W (active)

• Operating Temp: 0 °C to 40 °C

Other

• Fans: 3 × 92 mm (smart speed)

• Noise Level: ~31.4 dB(A) under idle load

• Warranty: 2 years

Key Features

Performance & Hardware

• Intel Celeron N5105/N5095 Quad‑Core CPU (up to 2.9 GHz) for responsive multitasking and data handling.

• 8 GB DDR4 RAM pre‑installed (expandable up to 32 GB) to support heavier workloads.

• Dual 2.5 GbE Ethernet ports with Link Aggregation support for up to 5 Gbps combined throughput, improving network transfer speeds.

• Ultra‑quiet cooling system with intelligent fan control for reliable 24/7 operation.

Storage Capacity & Flexibility

• 12 drive bays supporting a mix of 3.5″ SATA HDDs and 2.5″ SSDs.

• Massive raw storage potential up to 240 TB using twelve 20 TB drives.

• M.2 2280 NVMe SSD slot for cache acceleration to speed up I/O performance.

• Hot‑swappable drives for easier maintenance and upgrades.

Data Protection & RAID

• Supports multiple RAID levels: RAID 0/1/5/6/10, plus online capacity expansion and migration.

• Multiple built‑in business‑grade backup options: CentralizedBackup, DupleBackup, Snapshots, CloudSync.

• Btrfs and EXT4 filesystem support with advanced data integrity and snapshot features (Btrfs).

Connectivity & Expansion

• USB 3.1 ports for external backup and peripherals.

• HDMI 2.0 port allows direct local display and some app outputs.

• Compatible with a variety of network and application services (file servers, web/FTP servers, databases, virtual machines).

Use Case & Design

• Designed for SMB environments, handling heavy file access and multi‑user workloads.

• Compact yet robust aluminum alloy chassis, supporting both vertical and horizontal orientations.

• Focus on quiet operation and efficient heat dissipation.