Features and Functionality – Part 2
Powerful Multimedia Management
Emby and Plex multimedia servers are supported for easier, more unified management of photos, videos, and music. With the powerful multimedia management functions of the Emby or Plex multimedia servers, TNAS can be developed into a home multimedia entertainment centre with a broad range of functions, allowing classification of media for better management, promotion of favourite multimedia sources, and the creation of any number of albums to be stored in neatly organised directories for convenience. These can then be played on almost any multimedia player (phone, tablet, Roku, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, or smart TV). Streaming live TV to any device, managing a DVR, and developing a video library are also supported. Once a user is logged in, they can play personal multimedia on any device, without any restrictions of IP address.
It’s possible to set any kind of multimedia server. Multiple applications make it easy so you can pick the one which meets your needs.
The easiest way to share data in the local network is to set a shared folder. To make it work with our TV or another smart device, we must install a multimedia server application and enable its functionality. It’s easy and quick, so all should handle it without more significant issues. As I mentioned earlier, TerraMaster provides guides for all popular applications and services, so we don’t have to browse the web to find them.
Once we enable a multimedia server, we have to set a couple of options that present the below screenshots. Most of the options are already suggested, so if we don’t need anything special, we don’t really have to change anything.
Expandable Storage Space
TNAS offers high expandability: mounting iSCSI LUN, NFS remote folder, and SMB remote folder allows simple expansion of the storage space, whether in the file server, VMware VM, Hyper-V VM, or existing TNAS device.
Enterprise Applications
The device supported various enterprise applications to meet variety of business needs, including an AD domain, an LDAP, a VirtualBox VM, a VPN Server, a proxy server, a DNS server, or a web server.
Enterprise applications add functionality which most other competitive products don’t have. As far as they’re useful, then I highly doubt that anyone will use them at home. Considering that the F2-422 NAS is a business-grade product, then it can be interesting for small companies. For sure, all who need a NAS for backup purposes and additional server-related features will find this NAS competitive.
Perfect Privilege Management
TOS offers a robust privilege management function. Access permissions are set for users, user groups, and folders respectively, along with associated storage limits. This supports AD domain and LDAP, permitting the addition of domain users to the TNAS without requiring the creation of additional users or user groups, reducing the workload for network administrators.
Multilayer Safety Protection
Data is the most valuable asset held by enterprises or individuals, and malicious network attacks may put such data at risk. As well as supporting SSL encryption, firewalls, Anti-DoS attacks, and account protection, TNAS also offers a special advanced security mode to increase the overall device security level.
One Machine, Multiple Systems
VirtualBox enables several systems to run simultaneously on TNAS, including Windows, Linux, UNIX, and Android Virtual Machines. It allows the connection and management of VMs through a browser, facilitation the execution of multiple different server applications simultaneously to lower costs and satisfy enterprise needs. Docker hub allows download of tens of thousands of applications from around the world, with easy import/export to Docker containers and the ability to set access rights. Other advantages include convenient installation, mobility, and high efficiency.
Again mostly server and domain-related features. Really important in some environments, but we can skip it at home.
Stress-free Warranty
The device is provided with two-year stress-free warranty and a round-the-clock rapid response quality guarantee based on replacement rather than repair. In any case of hardware failure during the warranty period, the unit will be replaced with a brand new device, and any questions will be answered within 24 hours of receipt to ensure rapid problem resolution.
TerraMaster offers a two-year warranty on NAS. As far as it’s not really an extended warranty, we receive something that is often more important, so quick support reaction and help in case of any failure. If we buy a NAS for business services, it’s really important to keep it running without breaks.
