TerraMaster U8-722-2224 8-Bay Enterprise NAS Enclosure
Description
A rack-mountable 8-bay NAS server suited for enterprise virtualization, storage consolidation, and heavy workloads. It lets you populate HDDs/SSDs for large centralized storage, with expandable memory and network options for scalable performance.
TerraMaster U8-722-2224 — Specifications
General
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Enterprise-class 8-bay rack NAS storage server designed for data-intensive and virtualization environments.
Processor
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Intel Xeon E-2224 / E-2224G quad-core CPU (3.5 GHz base, up to ~3.8 GHz).
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Hardware encryption engine supported.
Memory
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8 GB DDR4 RAM installed (non-ECC/optional ECC depending on configuration).
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4 memory slots, expandable up to 64 GB total.
Storage Bays
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8 × 3.5″/2.5″ SATA drive bays (HDD or SSD).
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1 × M.2 2280 NVMe slot (SSD for cache/boot).
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Maximum raw capacity ~160 TB (20 TB × 8).
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Hot-swap drive support.
RAID Support
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RAID levels: Single, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, TRAID / TRAID+.
Networking
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4 × Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet ports with Link Aggregation support.
Expansion Slots
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2 × PCIe 3.0 ×8 slots and 1 × PCIe 3.0 ×16 slot (e.g., for 10 GbE NICs or RAID cards).
Ports & Interfaces
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4 × USB 2.0 ports.
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2 × USB 3.0 ports.
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1 × HDMI port and 1 × VGA port for local display.
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1 × COM port (console/management).
Performance
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Can deliver ~3000 MB/s sequential throughput and 500,000+ IOPS (with optimized setup).
Physical / Power
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Rack mount form factor.
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Power supply: ~550 W.
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Weight and dimensions vary slightly by configuration.
Operating System & Software
- Flexible TOS enterprise OS with a graphical UI for storage, user, and rights management.
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Supports industry file services — SMB, AFP, NFS, iSCSI, FTP — for seamless sharing across Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
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SSD cache technology to accelerate access to frequently used data (improves performance).
Advantages
High Scalability
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Memory and PCIe expansion slots let you adapt the system as your needs grow — ideal for virtualization, heavy file services, and enterprise data.
Reliability & Redundancy
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Link Aggregation and multiple network interfaces help prevent interruptions.
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RAID options protect against disk failures and data loss, while hot‑swap bays keep uptime high.
Versatile Deployment
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Can serve as a file server, backup repository, virtualization storage, SMB services, and more, thanks to rich software support.
Enterprise‑Ready Software Tools
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Remote access via TNAS.online, centralized backup options, cluster support, virtual machine hosting, and app ecosystem extend functionality.
Ease of Use
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Intuitive interface and familiar file‑management features make administration accessible even for teams without deep IT expertise.
Application
Core Storage & File Services
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Centralized file storage and sharing for Windows, macOS, Linux, and mobile devices.
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Enterprise file server (SMB/CIFS, NFS, AFP, FTP).
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iSCSI target / SAN for block-level storage in virtualization environments.
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Data backup server for PCs, Macs, servers, and external USB drives.
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Cloud backup and remote replication between NAS or cloud storage.
Business & Enterprise Applications
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Virtualization support — store and serve virtual machine images.
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Web server hosting internal or public websites.
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Email server for small-to-medium business environments.
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VPN server for secure remote access.
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DHCP/DNS server for network infrastructure.
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Rsync remote server for site-to-site backup replication.
Advanced & Specialized Uses
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Docker and container hosting for apps and services.
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Virtual machine hosting (Windows/Linux VMs on NAS).
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Multimedia server (Plex/Emby) for streaming video/audio.
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Antivirus and utility applications (e.g., ClamAV, search tools).
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Snapshot & rollback for point-in-time data recovery.
Remote & Hybrid Operations
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Remote access and management via TNAS.online.
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Hybrid cloud integration for syncing local NAS with cloud storage.












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