32GB max RAM · 4 bays · 1GbE
AINAS Score 28
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Can the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro run local AI?
Only lightly. Expect models up to the 14B class, with 32B class models a tight fit (Estimated) on the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro: Intel Core i3-N305 does the work with up to 32GB of memory, which is fine for experiments rather than a daily assistant.
Without any GPU option, the processor carries the whole inference load.
Local LLM support is documented by the manufacturer.
What is the F4-424 Pro like?
The F4-424 Pro sits between TerraMaster's entry and Max models, with an Intel Core i3-N305, 32GB of DDR5 already fitted, two 2.5GbE ports and two M.2 slots. The single memory slot means 32GB is also the ceiling, so what you buy is what you keep.
For AI it is AI Capable. TerraMaster's own guide to running local language models with Ollama and Open WebUI in Docker names this model, so it is one of the few entry systems with a manufacturer-documented local LLM route. Eight efficiency cores and basic graphics keep you to small models, and there is no GPU path.
The 32GB fitted from the factory is its real advantage: most rivals at this level ship with 4GB or 8GB and need an upgrade before AI tools are usable. If you want a simple four-bay NAS that can run a small private assistant on day one, it is worth a look. If you need 10GbE, step up to the F4-424 Max.
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Key specifications
- Docker
- Yes
- VM support
- Yes
- Released
- 2024
Can the F4-424 Pro run local LLMs?
Each capability shows how it was confirmed: Verified by AINAS, Vendor confirmed, Community confirmed or Unverified.
| Capability | Supported | Evidence | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local LLM | Limited | Vendor confirmed | CPU/iGPU-only inference via Docker; no NPU or GPU expansion. TerraMaster blog names this model for running local LLMs via Ollama/Open WebUI in Docker. |
| Ollama | Yes | Vendor confirmed | Runs as a Docker container via TOS Docker/Container Manager. TerraMaster blog names this model for running local LLMs via Ollama/Open WebUI in Docker. |
| Open WebUI | Yes | Vendor confirmed | Open WebUI container via Docker; same TerraMaster blog source. |
| RAG | Limited | Unverified | Possible through Open WebUI or similar containers; no TerraMaster or community source showing RAG on TOS. |
| AI search | Limited | Vendor confirmed | TOS 7 AI agent (OpenClaw) and AI tagging allow natural-language queries; setup uses an API key from a provider such as OpenAI, so likely cloud LLM. Global search itself is an inverted index, not semantic. |
| GPU expansion | No | Vendor confirmed | Spec page lists no PCIe slot; no USB4, Thunderbolt or OCuLink. |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | Vendor confirmed | Hardware transcoding engine H.264/H.265/MPEG-4/VC-1 up to 4K60 via Intel iGPU. Video only, no NPU. |
| AI photos | Yes | Vendor confirmed | TOS 7 Photos: AI face recognition and AI scene recognition (80+ categories), admin toggle. |
| AI video | No | Unverified | No AI video feature found in TOS 7 material. |
| Surveillance AI | Yes | Vendor confirmed | TOS 7 Surveillance Manager supports up to 32 ONVIF IP cameras. |
How much RAM does the F4-424 Pro support?
32GB of DDR5-4800 non-ECC SODIMM is all the F4-424 Pro will ever have; it is not user-upgradeable. Every model you run has to fit inside that figure alongside the operating system.
Our estimate for the biggest model that fits in 32GB is about 40B parameters at 4-bit, after setting aside 8GB for the system. Long context windows reduce that figure (Estimated).
Can you add a GPU to the F4-424 Pro?
A graphics card is not an option on the F4-424 Pro, which has neither a PCIe slot nor OCuLink. Inference runs on the CPU, with Intel UHD Graphics handling media tasks, so keep to small models.
Is the F4-424 Pro suitable for RAG?
As the storage half of a RAG setup it works well; as the model host it is limited. Small embedding models run fine on the F4-424 Pro, while the answering model needs more compute than it has.
For network access it has 2 x 2.5GbE. Enough for light use; large imports will take a while.
Which F4-424 Pro configurations are sold?
| Configuration | RAM | SSD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16GB | 16GB | None | Store variant, not on the spec page; sold out when checked |
| 32GB | 32GB | None | Main configuration per spec page; sold out on the TerraMaster store when checked |
How is the F4-424 Pro different from the F8 SSD Plus?
The closest TerraMaster model by AINAS Score. Only the specifications that differ are listed.
- Memory fitted: 32GB on the F4-424 Pro, 16GB on the F8 SSD Plus
- Drive bays: 4 on the F4-424 Pro, 0 on the F8 SSD Plus
- M.2 slots: 2 on the F4-424 Pro, 8 on the F8 SSD Plus
- Networking: 2 x 2.5GbE on the F4-424 Pro, 10GbE on the F8 SSD Plus
- Power supply: 90W on the F4-424 Pro, 72W on the F8 SSD Plus
- AINAS Score: 35 on the F4-424 Pro, 38 on the F8 SSD Plus
Who should buy the F4-424 Pro?
Best fit: home lab owners who want one box for storage, containers, media and a few AI services. That is where the F4-424 Pro scores highest (Home Lab 37/100), followed by Business (36/100).
Less suited to buyers who expect to add a graphics card later and teams moving large files over the network every day.
What are the alternatives to the F4-424 Pro?
Other AI Capable systems closest in price.
F4-424 Pro questions
Can the F4-424 Pro run Ollama?
Yes. Ollama support is documented by the manufacturer. See the capability table above for the source.
Does Open WebUI work on the F4-424 Pro?
Yes. Open WebUI support is documented by the manufacturer. See the capability table above for the source.
Does the F4-424 Pro do AI photo recognition?
Yes. AI photos support is documented by the manufacturer. See the capability table above for the source.
Can the F4-424 Pro run AI surveillance?
Yes. Surveillance AI support is documented by the manufacturer. See the capability table above for the source.
Does the F4-424 Pro have hardware AI acceleration?
Yes. Hardware acceleration support is documented by the manufacturer. See the capability table above for the source.
How fast is the F4-424 Pro's network?
It has 2 x 2.5GbE built in. The fastest port is 2 x 2.5GbE.
Where do these specifications come from?
Every field records its source. Specifications were last checked on . Spot an error? Send a correction with a manufacturer link.
- terra-master.com
- terra-master.com
- intel.com: Intel ARK
- terra-master.com: Launch post: 32GB DDR5 4800MHz non-ECC, non-upgradable; spec page 1 slot, max 32GB
- computerbase.de: ComputerBase 4 Jan 2024: available immediately, EUR 729.99
- help.terra-master.com: TOS 7 VMs (KVM) supports x86; product page lists VirtualBox