64GB max RAM · 4 bays · 10GbE
AINAS Score 43
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Can the TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus run local AI?
The TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus can run small local models, with limits. Its Intel Core i3-N305 and 32GB memory ceiling suit models up to the 14B class, with 32B class models a tight fit (Estimated), so treat it as a storage-first NAS that can host light AI tools.
There is no way to add a discrete GPU, so all inference runs on the CPU and basic integrated graphics.
Local LLM support is documented by the manufacturer.
What is the F8 SSD Plus like?
The F8 SSD Plus is TerraMaster's compact all-flash NAS with eight M.2 slots, an Intel Core i3-N305 and one 10GbE port. We checked whether an AI edition exists, as some listings suggest, and found none: there is one configuration, and TerraMaster's AI-native TOS 7 launch covered a different model.
We moved it from AI Ready to AI Capable. The i3-N305 has eight efficiency cores and basic UHD graphics, with no NPU, and memory stops at 32GB in a single SO-DIMM slot. There is no PCIe slot. TerraMaster's guide to running Ollama and Open WebUI in Docker applies to its x86 systems, so small models will run on the CPU.
TOS 7 adds AI photo recognition and an AI agent for natural language queries, but the agent setup uses an API key from a cloud provider, so it is not fully local. Buy the F8 SSD Plus as quiet, fast flash storage for a desk or studio, not as an AI server.
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Key specifications
- Docker
- Yes
- VM support
- Yes
- Released
- 2024
Can the F8 SSD Plus 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 describes deploying Ollama/Open WebUI via Docker Manager on x86 TOS NAS generally (names F4-425 Plus and F4-424 Pro, not this model). |
| Ollama | Yes | Vendor confirmed | Runs as a Docker container via TOS Docker/Container Manager. TerraMaster blog describes deploying Ollama/Open WebUI via Docker Manager on x86 TOS NAS generally (names F4-425 Plus and F4-424 Pro, not this model). |
| 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 F8 SSD Plus support?
The F8 SSD Plus ships with 16GB of DDR5 non-ECC SODIMM and supports up to 32GB. Upgrading to the maximum lifts the model ceiling from 7B to 8B class models to models up to the 14B class, with 32B class models a tight fit (both Estimated).
As a rule of thumb, a 4-bit model needs about 0.6GB per billion parameters plus room for context. After leaving around 8GB for the NAS operating system, 32GB leaves space for a model of roughly 40B parameters at most (Estimated).
Can you add a GPU to the F8 SSD Plus?
No. The F8 SSD Plus has no PCIe slot or OCuLink port for a graphics card. Inference runs on the CPU, with Intel UHD Graphics handling media tasks, so keep to small models.
Is the F8 SSD Plus suitable for RAG?
With limits. The F8 SSD Plus can host a small RAG stack such as AnythingLLM or Open WebUI with a compact embedding model, but memory and compute restrict how large the answering model can be. It suits a personal document library more than a team knowledge base.
Networking is 10GbE. That is ample for indexing large libraries and for several people querying at once.
Which F8 SSD Plus configurations are sold?
| Configuration | RAM | SSD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16GB | 16GB | None | Only configuration on TerraMaster store; diskless, 1x 16GB DDR5 in a single slot |
How is the F8 SSD Plus different from the F4-424 Pro?
The closest TerraMaster model by AINAS Score. Only the specifications that differ are listed.
- Memory fitted: 16GB on the F8 SSD Plus, 32GB on the F4-424 Pro
- Drive bays: 0 on the F8 SSD Plus, 4 on the F4-424 Pro
- M.2 slots: 8 on the F8 SSD Plus, 2 on the F4-424 Pro
- Networking: 10GbE on the F8 SSD Plus, 2 x 2.5GbE on the F4-424 Pro
- Power supply: 72W on the F8 SSD Plus, 90W on the F4-424 Pro
- AINAS Score: 38 on the F8 SSD Plus, 35 on the F4-424 Pro
Who should buy the F8 SSD Plus?
The F8 SSD Plus scores best for Home Lab (44/100) and Business (44/100). It suits home lab owners who want one box for storage, containers, media and a few AI services.
It is a weaker fit for buyers who expect to add a graphics card later.
What are the alternatives to the F8 SSD Plus?
Other AI Capable systems closest in price.
F8 SSD Plus questions
Does Ollama work on the F8 SSD Plus?
Yes. Ollama support is documented by the manufacturer. See the capability table above for the source.
Can you install Open WebUI on the F8 SSD Plus?
Yes. Open WebUI support is documented by the manufacturer. See the capability table above for the source.
Can the F8 SSD Plus sort photos by faces and objects?
Yes. AI photos support is documented by the manufacturer. See the capability table above for the source.
Is the F8 SSD Plus good for AI camera recording?
Yes. Surveillance AI support is documented by the manufacturer. See the capability table above for the source.
Is there hardware acceleration for AI on the F8 SSD Plus?
Yes. Hardware acceleration support is documented by the manufacturer. See the capability table above for the source.
What networking does the F8 SSD Plus have?
It has 10GbE built in. The fastest port is 10GbE.
Where do these specifications come from?
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