Posted on Tuesday, July 21 2020 @ 14:44 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck
TerraMaster reveals the TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus, a new dual-dock external storage solution that supports 2.5" and 3.5" SSDs and HDDs. It's equipped with a RAID controller and uses Thunderbolt 3 USB-C connectivity for fast data transfer. The dock also has a Gigabit LAN port as well as two USB 3.1 host ports.
TerraMaster, a professional brand that specializes in providing innovative storage products including network-attached storage (NAS) devices and direct attached storage (DAS) devices, launches the all-new TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus, a 2-bay 7-in-1 Thunderbolt 3 Dock with RAID. Building from the success of the TD2 Thunderbolt3, the TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus use high-speed Thunderbolt3 40Gbps interface, now with a 7-in-1 docker function that allows users to connect multiple devices in a single Thunderbolt 3 cable.
The TerraMaster TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus offers speeds of up to 800MB/s, 50% faster than its predecessor. It also now comes with a DisplayPort that can support up a single 8K display or dual 4K display. Hence, the device can support a maximum of three displays. The TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus also comes with more connectivity compared to the older model which includes a Gigabit LAN port, and two USB 3.1 Host ports aside from the two high-speed Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports. The TerraMaster TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus retains the silver aluminum chassis with smart fan for aesthetics and cooling.
The TerraMaster TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus 2-bay RAID storage supports 3.5” SATA HDDs and 2.5” SATA HDDs/SSDs. The device supports a maximum raw capacity of up to 32TB. Like the older model, the TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus supports daisy-chained connections where it can be connected with other Thunderbolt 3-enabled storage devices for expansion and scalability.
TerraMaster TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus Features:
Fast Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity
The TerraMaster TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus uses high-speed Thunderbolt 3 40 Gbps interface which is 8X faster than USB 3.0.
Docking Function
The TerraMaster TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus docking function supports 7 functions in a single Thunderbolt 3 cable to transmit data, power, video, audio, and more.
Smartphone HD Projection
Using a Thunderbolt 3 cable, users can project your smartphone’s content to a high-definition display via the TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus.
Professional-Grade RAID
The TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus is equipped with a hardware RAID controller which delivers up to 810MB/s read speeds using SSDs under RAID 0. A switch on the rear allow users to shift between RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, and Single mode easily.
High Scalability
The TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus support daisy-chaining via Thunderbolt 3 to connect with other Thunderbolt 3-enabled storage devices.
Supports Multi-Displays of up to an 8K Display
Now equipped with a DisplayPort 1.4 along with Thunderbolt 3 interfaces, the TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus can support up to a single 8K display or dual 4K displays. It can support up to three display screens simultaneously.
Gigabit LAN
The TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus now comes with a Gigabit LAN port offering access to a stable and reliable wired connection. Gigabit LAN has a driver-free installation and is compatible with both Windows 10 and Mac systems.
Efficient Cooling
The TD2 Thunderbolt3 Plus sports an aluminum chassis with a temperature-controlled smart fan that keeps the NAS device running cool to maintain optimal working performance.
