TerraMaster
D8 Hybrid 8-Bay DAS
Meet the TERRAMASTER D8 Hybrid DAS, an innovative 8-bay enclosure that uniquely supports both SATA drives and M.2 NVMe SSDs simultaneously. This powerhouse offers massive storage potential, reaching up to 128TB by combining four large SATA drives with four high-speed M.2 NVMe SSDs. Experience blazing-fast data access with USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, delivering 10Gbps transfer speeds. Drive management is simple with tool-free installation trays featuring a Push-Lock design. It stays cool and quiet thanks to an intelligent fan system, and supports cross-platform file formats for seamless sharing between Windows and Mac devices.
$224.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
372
/ 561
#372 in Hard Drive Enclosures & Mounts
Price vs Category Average
+125%
Above average
Drive Bays
844.2
/ Bays ( SATA HDD/SSD + M NVMe SSDs)
Who it's for
- Versatile Hybrid Storage
- Rapid Data Transfer
- Simplicity of DAS
Who should skip it
- High Initial Investment
- Host Dependency
- Software RAID Reliance
Key Specs
Drive Bays
8 Bays (4 SATA HDD/SSD + 4 M.2 NVMe SSDs)
Max Capacity
Up to 128TB
Interface
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
RAID Support
RAID 0/1/Single/JBOD, Independent, Exclusive 2+6 RAID
File Systems
NTFS, APFS, EXT4, FAT32, exFAT
Data Transfer Speed
Up to 10Gbps via USB; up to 980MB/s with NVMe
Cooling Mechanism
Smart Cooling System (intelligent fan)
Installation Method
Tool-Free Drive Swapping (Push-Lock design)
Features
- Industry's first 8-bay hybrid storage solution
- Combines SATA and NVMe drives in one unit
- Achieves up to 980 MB/s read speed with NVMe
- Flexible hardware RAID modes, including 2+6
- Tool-free drive swapping with Push-Lock design
- Intelligent fan cooling system for low noise
- Supports cross-platform file system sharing
- Enables hard disk sleep mode for power saving
What customers say
The TerraMaster D8 Hybrid earns high praise for its exceptional value and versatile storage design. Users appreciate the unique combination of NVMe slots alongside eight traditional drive bays, which supports high-speed caching for demanding tasks like video editing. Performance via USB or Thunderbolt connectivity consistently meets expectations, making it a powerful choice for professionals. The aluminum build feels robust and high quality. The main drawback noted is operational noise; the cooling fans can become quite loud under heavy use, which impacts quiet workspaces. While the software is functional, some users suggest minor stability improvements are needed. Overall, it is celebrated as a high-capacity, high-performance storage workhorse offering premium features at a competitive price.
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