How to add RAM module to TerraMaster NAS

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Roccia7
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Re: How to add RAM module to TerraMaster NAS

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I have tried several ram:
Crucial, Corsair, Timetec, Hynix.
The specifics were right. None of these worked. I have an F2-220 Nas, it has 5 years old. How is it possible that the only ram sells terramaster is good? The hardware incompatibilità it's not the problem, here terramaster does not allow competitor and is a very incorrect behavior
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Re: How to add RAM module to TerraMaster NAS

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{L_BUTTON_AT}Gandalf1369
: You are talking about DDR3L that worked perfectly into my old F2-421.
I think it's only introduced with the new DDR4 RAM AND TOS 5, basically the 423 series.

I'll send the machine back (I have 30 days to decide), as 32 GB basically costs the same as the machine if you add the transport.
Add to that the cost of the HDDs and you pretty much need to spend 1000 Euros to keep your photos safe.

Any of you found the Memory Check script or executable?
F2-423 proudly running UnRaid
1x Verbatim Store 'n' Stay Nano USB 3.0 32GB (BOOT)
2x 16GB Kingston KVR32S22S8/16 RAM (blocked by Terramaster)
2x 512GB SSD Samsung 970 EVO, BTRFS cache Raid 1
2x 10TB WD White Labels Helium Drives, BTRFS Parrity + Data.
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Re: How to add RAM module to TerraMaster NAS

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{L_BUTTON_AT}Gandalf1369
scavenger_ro wrote: 07 Oct 2022, 23:22 : You are talking about DDR3L that worked perfectly into my old F2-421. I think it's only introduced with the new DDR4 RAM AND TOS 5, basically the 423 series. I'll send the machine back (I have 30 days to decide), as 32 GB basically costs the same as the machine if you add the transport. Add to that the cost of the HDDs and you pretty much need to spend 1000 Euros to keep your photos safe. Any of you found the Memory Check script or executable?
Yes DDR3L. But i tried it with tos 4 not tos 5. None of them worked. I don't think it's a script or executable that block memory
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Re: How to add RAM module to TerraMaster NAS

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Hm, I was able to use DDR3L wich supports 1.3 V ... no issue with TOS5 and F2-421, In our company we use Kingmax/Crucial, so I'm pretty sure it was a Kingmax/Crucial Memory I will check (It was SK Hynix, see below).
Be very carefull to be a DDR3L not the standard DDR3 Sodimm Type as that works at 1.5, the L is important.

Also tested
2x Hynix 4GB 2400T HMA851S6AFRN6N, single sided
The T means it follows exactly JEDEC standards. Pretty much says it all.
Nothing more to say.
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F2-423 proudly running UnRaid
1x Verbatim Store 'n' Stay Nano USB 3.0 32GB (BOOT)
2x 16GB Kingston KVR32S22S8/16 RAM (blocked by Terramaster)
2x 512GB SSD Samsung 970 EVO, BTRFS cache Raid 1
2x 10TB WD White Labels Helium Drives, BTRFS Parrity + Data.
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Re: How to add RAM module to TerraMaster NAS

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scavenger_ro wrote: 07 Oct 2022, 23:39 Hm, I was able to use DDR3L wich supports 1.3 V ... no issue with TOS5 and F2-421, In our company we use Kingmax/Crucial, so I'm pretty sure it was a Kingmax/Crucial Memory I will check.
Be very carefull to be a DDR3L not the standard DDR3 Sodimm Type as that works at 1.5, the L is important.

Also tested
2x Hynix 4GB 2400T HMA851S6AFRN6N, single sided
The T means it follows exactly JEDEC standards. Pretty much says it all.
Nothing more to say.
Yes, thanks, I'm talking about DDR3L
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Re: How to add RAM module to TerraMaster NAS

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Roccia7 wrote: 07 Oct 2022, 23:31 Yes DDR3L. But i tried it with tos 4 not tos 5. None of them worked. I don't think it's a script or executable that block memory
I just checked, I used with F2-421 , Intel J3455 CPU Quad core, with Both TOS 4 and 5:
SK hynix
4GB 1Rx8 PC3L - 12800S-11-13-B4
HMT451S6BFR8A-PB N0 AA 1523
F2-423 proudly running UnRaid
1x Verbatim Store 'n' Stay Nano USB 3.0 32GB (BOOT)
2x 16GB Kingston KVR32S22S8/16 RAM (blocked by Terramaster)
2x 512GB SSD Samsung 970 EVO, BTRFS cache Raid 1
2x 10TB WD White Labels Helium Drives, BTRFS Parrity + Data.
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Re: How to add RAM module to TerraMaster NAS

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scavenger_ro wrote: 07 Oct 2022, 23:49
Roccia7 wrote: 07 Oct 2022, 23:31 Yes DDR3L. But i tried it with tos 4 not tos 5. None of them worked. I don't think it's a script or executable that block memory
I just checked, I used with F2-421 , Intel J3455 CPU Quad core, with Both TOS 4 and 5:
SK hynix
4GB 1Rx8 PC3L - 12800S-11-13-B4
HMT451S6BFR8A-PB N0 AA 1523
Maybe i will check, Thanks for the spec and name of the ram. I don't know if that ram work with my processor https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en ... 8-ghz.html
I'll also check for JEDEC standard, i don't what it is
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Re: How to add RAM module to TerraMaster NAS

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F2-423 Saga Continues, default RAM info:

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dmidecode --type 17 | more                                         
                                   
Memory Device                                                                                         
        Size: 4096 MB                                                             
        Form Factor: SODIMM                                                                                                          
        Type: DDR4                                                                                                                 
        Speed: 2400 MT/s                                                          
        Manufacturer: KingboMars Technology Co Ltd                                
        Serial Number: D9060D37                                                   
        Asset Tag: 9876543210                                                     
        Part Number: A-SRAMD4-4G-JB2400S                                                                                                    
        Configured Clock Speed: 2133 MT/s                                                                                
I only left the essential data, as you can see the Ram is 2400 but working at 2133, also same thing is stated in this review http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/sho ... ter-F2-423.
I'll try to source some of that and check again, atm I would be happy with 8gb total, not the planned 32.

I did not get a clear answer from support if ALL 3rd Party ram is blocked, or we need to comply with very strict restrictions.
I think that is what we're asking here.
F2-423 proudly running UnRaid
1x Verbatim Store 'n' Stay Nano USB 3.0 32GB (BOOT)
2x 16GB Kingston KVR32S22S8/16 RAM (blocked by Terramaster)
2x 512GB SSD Samsung 970 EVO, BTRFS cache Raid 1
2x 10TB WD White Labels Helium Drives, BTRFS Parrity + Data.
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Re: How to add RAM module to TerraMaster NAS

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223/423 Series compatibility list

Not supported Ram modules thus far (Blocked - Windows Bootable USB loads and is stable):
SKHynix 4GB 2400T HMA851S6AFRN6N,
SK hynix HMA81GS6MFR8N-UH 1Rx8 8GB DDR4 PC4-19200 2400MHz Laptop Memory Module - 2400 T
Kingston Client Premier 8GB DDR4 2666MHz KCP426SS8/8
Kingston SODIMM DDR4, 1 X 16 GB, 3200MHz, CL22, KVR32S22D8/16

Supported:
59.99 EUR TerraMaster A-SRAMD4-4G 4G DDR4 SO-DIMM 2400Mhz 223/423 Series Recommended
99.99 EUR TerraMaster A-SRAMD4-8G 8G DDR4 SO-DIMM 2666Mhz 223/423 Series Recommended
159.99 USD TerraMaster A-SRAMD4-16G 16G DDR4 SO-DIMM 2666Mhz 223/423 Series Recommended
+ 15 EUR delivery

3rd Party:
NONE
F2-423 proudly running UnRaid
1x Verbatim Store 'n' Stay Nano USB 3.0 32GB (BOOT)
2x 16GB Kingston KVR32S22S8/16 RAM (blocked by Terramaster)
2x 512GB SSD Samsung 970 EVO, BTRFS cache Raid 1
2x 10TB WD White Labels Helium Drives, BTRFS Parrity + Data.
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Re: How to add RAM module to TerraMaster NAS

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+1 Not working List:
Samsung m471a1k43cb1-ctd 8gb ddr4 2666mhz
F2-423 proudly running UnRaid
1x Verbatim Store 'n' Stay Nano USB 3.0 32GB (BOOT)
2x 16GB Kingston KVR32S22S8/16 RAM (blocked by Terramaster)
2x 512GB SSD Samsung 970 EVO, BTRFS cache Raid 1
2x 10TB WD White Labels Helium Drives, BTRFS Parrity + Data.
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