TerraMaster t9-423

TERRAMASTER T9-423 9Bay NAS Storage – High Performance NAS for SMB with N5095 QuadCore CPU 8GB DDR4 Memory, 2.5GbE Port x 2, Network Storage Server, Diskless

The TerraMaster T9‑423 is a 9‑bay high‑performance network‑attached storage (NAS) server designed for small and medium businesses. It features a quad‑core Intel Celeron processor, 8 GB of RAM (expandable), dual 2.5 GbE networking, support for up to ~180 TB of raw storage with RAID options, NVMe SSD cache acceleration, and multiple backup and file‑server capabilities.

Specifications

Processor & Memory

• Intel® Celeron® N5095 quad‑core 2.0 GHz (up to 2.9 GHz) CPU

• 8 GB DDR4 non‑ECC SODIMM pre‑installed (1×8 GB)

• 2× DDR4 SODIMM slots; expandable up to 32 GB

• Hardware encryption engine & 4K hardware transcoding support (H.264/H.265)

Storage

• 9 drive bays (3.5″/2.5″ SATA HDD & 2.5″ SATA SSD)

• Hot‑swappable drive trays

• Max internal raw capacity ~180 TB (20 TB × 9)*

• 1 × M.2 2280 NVMe slot for SSD cache acceleration

• Supported file systems: Btrfs, EXT4 (internal); EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+ (external)

Networking & Ports

• 2 × 2.5 GbE RJ‑45 LAN ports (Link Aggregation supported)

• 2 × USB 3.1 Gen1 (10 Gbps) ports

• 1 × HDMI 2.0 port

Physical & Power

• Dimensions: 334 × 135 × 295 mm

• Weight: ~8.9 kg

• Power supply: 250 W; Operating power ~72 W (active)

• Operating temperature: 0 °C – 40 °C

Key Features

• High‑performance hardware: Intel® Celeron® quad‑core 2.0 GHz CPU with 8 GB DDR4 RAM (expandable to 32 GB) to handle demanding storage and multitasking workloads.

• Large storage capacity: Supports up to 9 × SATA drives (3.5″/2.5″ HDD/SSD) with a raw capacity of up to ~180 TB.

• Fast networking: Dual 2.5 GbE ports with Link Aggregation support for up to ~5 Gbps network throughput.

• RAID and data protection: Supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10, JBOD, online capacity expansion and migration.

• NVMe cache support: Built‑in M.2 NVMe slot for SSD cache acceleration, boosting I/O performance.

• Multiple backup solutions: Centralized backup, duplicate backup, snapshot, and CloudSync for comprehensive data protection.

• Versatile server use: Can host file servers, mail, web, FTP, databases (MySQL), CRM, and other business applications.

• Efficient cooling: Intelligent temperature‑controlled fans in a compact metal chassis for quiet operation.

Key Advantages

Powerful Hardware

• Quad‑core Intel® Celeron® processor and expandable RAM (up to 32 GB) handle multitasking, file services, and media tasks smoothly.

High Storage Capacity

• 9 drive bays support large‑scale storage — ideal for growing businesses, massive backups, or media libraries.

Improved Performance

• Dual 2.5 GbE network ports with Link Aggregation allow faster data transfers than typical 1 GbE NAS units.

• Optional NVMe SSD cache boosts read/write speeds for heavy workloads.

Strong Data Protection

• Supports multiple RAID levels (0/1/5/6/10) with online expansion and RAID migration to protect and adapt storage.

Flexible Software Features

• Includes snapshot backup, cloud sync, file sharing, centralized backups, and server apps for FTP, mail, web, and more.

Expandability

• Additional RAM and SSD cache support gives room to scale performance as needs grow.

Versatile Use Cases

• Works as a file server, backup hub, media server, or even lightweight app host for business services.

Quiet & Efficient

• Smart cooling design keeps noise down while maintaining optimal temperatures.

Business‑Ready

• Suitable for small and medium business environments that need reliable, large‑capacity network storage.

Applications

• Centralized file storage and sharing across multiple devices

• User and group access control for team collaboration

• PC, Mac, and mobile device backups (scheduled or on-demand)

• Snapshot protection for data integrity and ransomware recovery

• Cloud backup and synchronization with major cloud platforms

• Media server for streaming video, music, and photos (DLNA, Plex, etc.)

• Large photo/video library storage with transcoding support

• Business applications: FTP, mail, web servers, and lightweight databases (MySQL, CRM)

• Virtualization support: lightweight VMs and containers

• Surveillance storage: network video recorder (NVR) for IP cameras

• iSCSI and block storage for virtualized environments (VMware, Hyper-V)

• Remote access and file synchronization across multiple locations

• Expandable app ecosystem for additional NAS functionalities