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TerraMaster t9-500-pro
About the Product
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Type: 9‑bay NAS (Network-Attached Storage)
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Processor: Intel Core i7‑1255U (10 cores, up to 4.7 GHz)
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Memory: 16 GB DDR5 RAM (expandable to 64 GB)
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Storage: 9 SATA bays for HDDs/SSDs, supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10 + TRAID modes
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Network: Dual 10 GbE ports for high-speed connectivity
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Expansion: 2 × M.2 NVMe slots for cache
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Software: Runs TerraMaster TOS with backup, cloud sync, and virtualization support
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Use Cases: Enterprise backup, media editing, virtualization, large file storage
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Pros: High performance, flexible RAID, fast networking, large capacity
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Cons: Diskless (drives not included), TOS software less mature than some competitors
TERRAMASTER T9-500 Pro NAS Storage – 9Bay Core i7 1255U 10-Cores 12-Threads CPU, 16GB DDR5, Dual 10GbE Ports, Network Attached Storage Peak Performance for Business (Diskless)
Description
The TerraMaster T9‑500 Pro is a high‑performance 9‑bay NAS (Network‑Attached Storage) designed for demanding business and professional storage needs. It’s powered by an Intel Core i7 processor, includes 16 GB of DDR5 RAM, and features dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports for very fast network throughput. The unit supports large RAID arrays with up to nine drives, flexible storage configurations, and is ideal for backup, media handling, virtualized environments and general file services in small to medium‑sized businesses.
It runs TerraMaster’s storage OS and offers features like multiple RAID support, high throughput (up to ~20 Gbps), and expandability with NVMe caching, making it suitable for intensive data tasks and enterprise‑like NAS use cases.
Key Specifications
Processor & Memory
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Intel Core i7‑1255U 10‑core CPU (up to 4.7 GHz) — strong multithreaded performance.
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16 GB DDR5 RAM (expandable up to 64 GB).
Storage
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9 drive bays supporting 3.5″ and 2.5″ SATA HDDs/SSDs.
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Max internal raw capacity ~~198 TB (using 22 TB drives).
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RAID Levels: Single, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, plus TerraMaster flexible TRAID/TRAID+ modes.
Performance
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Dual 10 GbE (10 Gigabit Ethernet) ports for up to ~20 Gbps throughput.
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Sequential write speeds up to ~2090 MB/s (real‑world tests vary).
Expansion & Connectivity
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2 × M.2 NVMe slots (e.g., for caching).
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USB 3.2 ports for external storage/backup.
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Some listings mention an HDMI port, depending on regional config.
Software & Features
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Runs TerraMaster’s TOS operating system (supports SMB, NFS, iSCSI, FTP/SFTP, WebDAV, AD/LDAP, snapshots, cloud sync).
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Integrated Backup Server and cloud sync capabilities.
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Security controls including encryption and multi‑level permissions.
Typical Use Cases
✅ Enterprise Data Backup & File Server – large RAID arrays and high‑speed network transfers.
✅ Virtualization & Databases – strong CPU + RAM + networking.
✅ Media Editing & Production – handles large video files quickly.
✅ Hybrid Cloud Backup – syncs with cloud storage for disaster recovery.
Pros & Considerations
Strengths
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Very powerful hardware for a NAS (Core i7 + DDR5 + 10GbE).
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Massive storage potential and flexible RAID options.
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Good connectivity (dual 10GbE + NVMe cache).
Things to Know
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Typically sold diskless — you must add your own HDDs/SSDs.
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Price varies widely by region and vendor.
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Some users report mixed experiences with TerraMaster’s TOS software compared to competitors (e.g., DSM, TrueNAS).
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