TerraMaster t12-500-pro

Description

The TerraMaster T12‑500 Pro is a 12‑bay NAS (Network Attached Storage) server — essentially a high‑capacity, high‑performance storage system you connect to your network to store, back up, and share files. Its hardware and software are targeted at small to medium‑sized businesses, creative professionals (e.g., video production), and advanced home labs.

Specifications

Processor & Memory

• CPU: Intel Core i7‑1255U 10‑core, 12‑thread processor (up to 4.7 GHz)

• Hardware Encryption Engine: Yes (AES NI)

• Graphics & Transcoding: Intel Iris Xe (4K @ 60 fps support)

• System Memory: 16 GB DDR5 non‑ECC (1×16 GB)

• Memory Slots: 2 × DDR5 SODIMM

• Max Memory Supported: 64 GB DDR5

Storage

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

• Max Internal Raw Capacity: ~264 TB (12 × 22 TB)

• Hot‑swappable Drives: Yes

• M.2 Cache Slots: 2 × M.2 2280 NVMe (PCIe 4.0 ×4)

• File Systems (Internal): Btrfs, EXT4

Networking

• 10GbE Ports: 2 × RJ‑45 10GbE (can combine for ~20 Gbps)

• Standard 1GbE / 2.5GbE: None

Ports

• USB 3.2 Gen2: 3 × Type‑A + 1 × Type‑C (10 Gbps)

• HDMI: 1 × HDMI 2.0

Performance

• Throughput: ~2090 MB/s sequential write

• Random 4K: ~450 MB/s

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

Physical & Power

• Dimensions: 334 × 163 × 295 mm

• Net Weight: ~7.9 kg

• Power Supply: 500 W

• Power Consumption: ~115 W (under load) / ~34 W (idle)

• Noise Level: ~24.5 dB(A)

Operating Conditions

• Temp (Operating): 0–40 °C

• Storage Temp: –20–60 °C

• Humidity: 5–95 % RH

OS & Software

• Runs TerraMaster OS (TOS) with backup suite and enterprise features (RAID management, cloud sync, etc.)

Key Features

Performance

• Powered by 12th Gen Intel Core i7‑1255U 10‑core, 12‑thread CPU (up to 4.7 GHz) — strong for demanding tasks and multitasking.

• Intel Iris Xe graphics with 4K/60 fps support for media processing.

• 16 GB DDR5 RAM (expandable) for smoother performance under load.

• Two M.2 NVMe slots for cache acceleration (Hyper Cache), speeding up storage responsiveness.

High‑Speed Networking

• Dual 10 GbE RJ45 Ethernet ports supporting up to 20 Gbps bandwidth (via link aggregation).

• Achieves up to ~2090 MB/s sequential write and ~450 MB/s random 4K reads/writes — excellent for high‑ throughput environments.

Scalable Storage

• 12 drive bays supporting 3.5″/2.5″ SATA HDDs and SSDs — huge capacity options.

• RAID support including Single, RAID 0/1/5/6/10, JBOD, TRAID, TRAID+ for flexible redundancy/performance.

• Support for large capacities (dozens of TB per drive, realistic NAS use up to ~264 TB).

Connectivity & Expansion

• Multiple USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (Type‑A and Type‑C) for external drives and peripherals.

• HDMI 2.0 port for direct display output if needed.

Backup & Software

• Integrated TerraMaster Backup Server (BBS) — a business‑focused backup suite.

• Supports cross‑platform file services (SMB, FTP/SFTP, iSCSI, NFS, WebDAV).

• Built‑in backup, snapshot, cloud sync, and disaster‑recovery tools (CloudSync, TerraSync).

Use‑Case Versatility

• Designed for SMBs, creative teams, virtualized environments, media workflows, and database storage.

• Can act as a centralized storage server, backup solution, media server, or business file server.