5 Things to Know About the TerraMaster F8-421's SATA-Only Design
No NVMe support The F8-421 only works with SATA drives, so you cannot install NVMe SSDs for caching or storage.
Supports both 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA drives You can use standard hard drives or SATA SSDs in either size.
Keeps setup simple Without NVMe slots, there is no need to configure caching or worry about compatibility.
Best for straightforward storage If you do not need NVMe speed boosts, this NAS avoids unnecessary complexity.
Not for performance-focused users Anyone wanting fast NVMe caching should look at other models.