After years of using various NAS setups, I finally found my sweet spot with the TerraMaster F8-SSD Plus. As someone who primarily needs reliable backups + lightweight document sharing for the whole family (no heavy workloads), the non-Plus version was tempting—but I’m thrilled I went with the Plus. Zero regrets.
My unconventional SSD choice:
I popped in two 2TB Orico D10 NVMe SSDs—not on TerraMaster’s compatibility list. Why? Past positive experiences with Orico. Worst-case scenario, I’d repurpose them elsewhere. Spoiler: They worked flawlessly!
Thermals & Hardware:
Used Orico’s thermal strips + TerraMaster’s included heatsinks. Even during sustained transfers, SSDs hover at 40-42°C—absolutely solid. The passive cooling design deserves props.
Real-world perks:
Silent operation: Tucked away on a shelf, you’ll forget it’s running
Future-proof: Slowly populating all 8 bays as storage needs grow
Family-friendly: Kids access homework files, wife backs up photos—all seamless
Why this shines for home use:
It’s not a Threadripper-powered beast—nor does it need to be. For 10Gbe document/backup workflows? It’s overkill in the best way. If you want a set-and-forget NAS that just works without noise/complexity, this is gold.