{"product_id":"qnap-qxp-40g2uc","title":"QNAP QXP-40G2UC Dual-Port USB4 PCIe Expansion Card","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"ace-qnap-qxp-40g2uc-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n#ace-qnap-qxp-40g2uc-copy { font-family: Inter, Arial, sans-serif; color: inherit; }\n\/* Reuses the current ACE calculator FAQ disclosure treatment. 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It provides a direct connection for supported USB4 storage expansion, including the TL-D810TC4 and TL-R1210TC4-RP, without turning the enclosure into a network device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor backup repositories, growing media libraries and bulk file transfers, the right host connection matters as much as the drive enclosure. This card offers up to 40Gb\/s USB4 signalling and UASP support, with installation governed by the NAS model, PCIe slot, operating system and any required BIOS update.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo USB4 Type-C ports, supporting up to 40Gb\/s signalling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe Gen4 x4 host interface with an ASMedia ASM4242 controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUASP support and compatibility with supported Thunderbolt 4 and USB 3.x devices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile bracket pre-installed, with full-height bracket supplied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for verified compatible QNAP NAS models running supported QTS or QuTS hero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGive USB4 Storage the Host Interface It Needs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the QXP-40G2UC to connect a supported USB4 enclosure to a compatible NAS that requires an optional host card. The TL-D810TC4 and TL-R1210TC4-RP do not operate through a conventional USB 3-only host connection. Check the host, enclosure, firmware and USB4 cable together before selecting the complete setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Direct Expansion Path\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two Type-C ports offer a high-speed external storage route without adding a storage-network connection. Actual transfers depend on the NAS platform, PCIe link, storage devices, enclosure, cable and workload. The interface rating is not a guaranteed file-transfer speed or a promise of simultaneous full-rate operation on both ports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMatch the NAS Before Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eListed compatible NAS families include TS-264, TS-464, TS-464U, TS-464U-RP, TS-467X, TS-473A, TVS-h474, QVP-63B, TS-664, TS-667X, TS-673A, TS-h665, TS-h665U, TS-h665U-RP, TVS-h674, TVS-h674T, TS-h1065eU, TS-h1065eU-RP, TS-h1077AFU, TS-1264U-RP, TS-1273AU-RP, TS-h1277AXU-RP, TVS-h1277AX, TS-h1465U-RP, TS-1655, TS-1673AU-RP, TS-h1677AXU-RP, TVS-h1677AX, TS-h2477AXU-RP, TS-h3077AFU. Support is model- and slot-specific, and some systems require a minimum BIOS version. A free PCIe slot alone does not establish compatibility. The card does not add PCIe expansion capability to a NAS that has no compatible internal slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFit the Chassis Correctly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe low-profile bracket is pre-installed and a full-height bracket is included for supported chassis arrangements. Shut down the NAS and disconnect power before installation, then follow the manufacturer’s slot and BIOS requirements. Drives, an expansion enclosure and connection cables are separate parts of the storage design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QXP-40G2UC is a focused upgrade for a compatible QNAP NAS that needs a USB4 storage-expansion connection. Pair it with a supported enclosure and cable, and verify the exact NAS model, slot, BIOS and operating system before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"ace-article-faq\" aria-label=\"Frequently Asked Questions\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-qxp-40g2uc-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWill It Fit Every QNAP NAS?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Check the exact NAS model, available PCIe slot, required BIOS and supported operating system. Compact models without a compatible internal PCIe slot cannot use this card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-qxp-40g2uc-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhich USB4 Enclosures Can It Connect?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt provides the host connection for supported QNAP USB4 expansion models including TL-D810TC4 and TL-R1210TC4-RP. The complete NAS, card and enclosure combination must appear in the relevant compatibility lists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-qxp-40g2uc-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eCan I Use an Ordinary USB 3 Port Instead?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TL-D810TC4 and TL-R1210TC4-RP require a supported USB4 or Thunderbolt connection and do not support a USB 3-only host path. This card itself supports appropriate USB 3.x devices, but that does not make those USB4 enclosures USB 3 compatible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-qxp-40g2uc-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eDoes 40Gb\/s Mean That Every Transfer Runs at That Speed?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is the maximum interface signalling rate. Usable throughput depends on the host, PCIe link, enclosure, drives, cable and workload, with protocol overhead. Two ports do not guarantee two simultaneous full-rate transfers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-qxp-40g2uc-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eAre Both Bracket Sizes Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. QNAP lists a low-profile bracket pre-installed and a full-height bracket included. Confirm that the card and selected bracket fit the approved slot and chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails class=\"ace-form-disclosure\" name=\"qnap-qxp-40g2uc-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003ch3 class=\"ace-form-title\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-title-text\"\u003eWhich Operating Systems Are Supported?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-expand\"\u003eExpand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-collapse\"\u003eCollapse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-form-chevron\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ace-form-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists QTS 5.2.x or later and QuTS hero 5.2.x for compatible QNAP NAS systems. Enclosure support can require a later release or minimum BIOS. Do not assume this is a universally supported Windows or Mac host card.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"QNAP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44882304106555,"sku":"QXP-40G2UC","price":217.26,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/4541\/3179\/files\/qnap-qxp-40g2uc-dual-port-usb4-pcie-expansion-card-5518555.png?v=1793867413","url":"https:\/\/aceperipherals.com\/id\/products\/qnap-qxp-40g2uc","provider":"ACE Peripherals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}