QNAP TL-R1620Sep-RP 16-Bay SAS SATA Expansion
SAS Expansion Designed Around Your Existing NAS The QNAP TL-R1620Sep-RP adds sixteen drive positions to a compatible QTS or QuTS hero NAS through a SAS storage connection. It is an expansion enclosure rather than a standalone NAS: the connected host controls storage, shares and applications. Its SAS expander, multipath support and redundant power can form part of a carefully planned storage expansion. Choose the host, drives and topology as one system before commissioning a larger array. Highlights Enterprise SAS Connection 4 × Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 SAS 12Gb/s wide ports. Multipath and link aggregation require a supported host, HBA, firmware and cabling topology; redundant power does not make this a dual-controller enclosure. For supported QTS and QuTS hero NAS with compatible built-in SAS or a qualified QXP SAS HBA. QTS 4.5.1 or QuTS hero h4.5.1 or later is required; the exact NAS, HBA, firmware and topology must match the compatibility matrix. Sixteen Qualified Drive Positions Qualified 3.5-inch SAS HDDs at 12/6Gb/s, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs at 6/3Gb/s where applicable. Use one drive type per RAID group; exact drive compatibility is required. Disks are supplied separately; plan RAID groups and recovery on the host. Serviceable Rack Design 3U short-depth chassis with hot-swappable drive bays. Dual 550W power supplies and three cooling fans. Controlled Expansion Family reference supports up to 16 enclosures in a qualified single-path configuration. Multipath configurations have lower topology-specific limits; confirm current host/HBA support before sizing a chain. Five-year manufacturer warranty; rails are optional. Key Features Start with the Host System For supported QTS and QuTS hero NAS with compatible built-in SAS or a qualified QXP SAS HBA. QTS 4.5.1 or QuTS hero h4.5.1 or later is required; the exact NAS, HBA, firmware and topology must match the compatibility matrix. The enclosure has no independent Ethernet file-sharing service and does not run a separate NAS application platform. A USB, Ethernet or similarly shaped cable does not replace the required SAS connection. Plan Resilient Paths Deliberately 4 × Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 SAS 12Gb/s wide ports. Multipath and link aggregation require a supported host, HBA, firmware and cabling topology; redundant power does not make this a dual-controller enclosure. Route cables and power for the intended failure scenario. A redundant component is only one part of availability; host configuration, drive health and a separate backup still matter. Select the Correct Drive Interface Qualified 3.5-inch SAS HDDs at 12/6Gb/s, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs at 6/3Gb/s where applicable. Use one drive type per RAID group; exact drive compatibility is required. Do not mix HDDs and SSDs in one RAID group. Check the exact drive model, firmware, sector format and intended RAID layout before ordering or moving an existing array. Scale Storage Without Assuming Every Host Fits Family reference supports up to 16 enclosures in a qualified single-path configuration. Multipath configurations have lower topology-specific limits; confirm current host/HBA support before sizing a chain. Chassis count alone does not establish the usable storage capacity or performance. Account for the selected drives, RAID overhead, supported pool limits and the resources of the connected host. Manage Storage Through the NAS The supported host controls storage groups, pools and applicable snapshots. Enclosure monitoring covers relevant drive and hardware status through the supported management software. This expansion does not add processor or memory resources to the NAS, camera recording licences or application entitlements. Install with Room for Service The 3U chassis measures 425.3mm deep before protruding fittings. Choose the optional RAIL-B02 for a compatible rack, or another exact current rail verified for the rack depth and this enclosure. Allow rear cable clearance, supported power distribution and ventilation. The power ratings are maximum supply capacities rather than a promise of constant consumption. Keep Recovery Separate from Capacity An expansion increases available storage positions; it is not an independent backup merely because it uses a second chassis. Keep another appropriate copy of important data and a tested recovery plan. Any optional service coverage must be confirmed for the registered NAS and attached configuration. Summary The TL-R1620Sep-RP is a way to add enterprise drive capacity when the host, interface and installation have been checked together. Choose it for a supported QTS or QuTS hero SAS topology, with multipath designed around the actual host. A clear compatibility plan, correct drives and separate backups make expansion a practical part of long-term storage management. Frequently Asked Questions Can this enclosure work as a standalone NAS?ExpandCollapse No. It is a SAS storage expansion enclosure, controlled by a supported NAS or other specifically qualified host. It does not provide independent Ethernet shares, a separate NAS operating system or camera licences. Which NAS and operating system does it support?ExpandCollapse For supported QTS and QuTS hero NAS with compatible built-in SAS or a qualified QXP SAS HBA. QTS 4.5.1 or QuTS hero h4.5.1 or later is required; the exact NAS, HBA, firmware and topology must match the compatibility matrix. Which drives can I install?ExpandCollapse Qualified 3.5-inch SAS HDDs at 12/6Gb/s, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs at 6/3Gb/s where applicable. Use one drive type per RAID group; exact drive compatibility is required. Do not combine HDD and SSD drive types in the same RAID group. Is this a dual-controller enclosure?ExpandCollapse No. It has a SAS expander and redundant power supplies. Multipath operation depends on a suitable host and cabling; it is different from the paired controller architecture of the TL-R1620Sdc. How many expansion units can I connect?ExpandCollapse Family reference supports up to 16 enclosures in a qualified single-path configuration. Multipath configurations have lower topology-specific limits; confirm current host/HBA support before sizing a chain. Are SAS cables and rack rails included?ExpandCollapse One 0.5M SFF-8644 Mini-SAS HD cable is included. Power cords, mounting screws and a Quick Installation Guide are also included. Drives and the rack rail kit are separate. Choose the exact supported rail for the mounting depth and plan extra SAS cables where the topology requires them.
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QNAP TL-R1620Sep-RP 16-Bay SAS SATA Expansion
商品説明
SAS Expansion Designed Around Your Existing NAS
The QNAP TL-R1620Sep-RP adds sixteen drive positions to a compatible QTS or QuTS hero NAS through a SAS storage connection. It is an expansion enclosure rather than a standalone NAS: the connected host controls storage, shares and applications. Its SAS expander, multipath support and redundant power can form part of a carefully planned storage expansion. Choose the host, drives and topology as one system before commissioning a larger array.
Highlights
Enterprise SAS Connection
- 4 × Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 SAS 12Gb/s wide ports. Multipath and link aggregation require a supported host, HBA, firmware and cabling topology; redundant power does not make this a dual-controller enclosure.
- For supported QTS and QuTS hero NAS with compatible built-in SAS or a qualified QXP SAS HBA. QTS 4.5.1 or QuTS hero h4.5.1 or later is required; the exact NAS, HBA, firmware and topology must match the compatibility matrix.
Sixteen Qualified Drive Positions
- Qualified 3.5-inch SAS HDDs at 12/6Gb/s, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs at 6/3Gb/s where applicable. Use one drive type per RAID group; exact drive compatibility is required.
- Disks are supplied separately; plan RAID groups and recovery on the host.
Serviceable Rack Design
- 3U short-depth chassis with hot-swappable drive bays.
- Dual 550W power supplies and three cooling fans.
Controlled Expansion
- Family reference supports up to 16 enclosures in a qualified single-path configuration. Multipath configurations have lower topology-specific limits; confirm current host/HBA support before sizing a chain.
- Five-year manufacturer warranty; rails are optional.
Key Features
Start with the Host System
For supported QTS and QuTS hero NAS with compatible built-in SAS or a qualified QXP SAS HBA. QTS 4.5.1 or QuTS hero h4.5.1 or later is required; the exact NAS, HBA, firmware and topology must match the compatibility matrix. The enclosure has no independent Ethernet file-sharing service and does not run a separate NAS application platform. A USB, Ethernet or similarly shaped cable does not replace the required SAS connection.
Plan Resilient Paths Deliberately
4 × Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 SAS 12Gb/s wide ports. Multipath and link aggregation require a supported host, HBA, firmware and cabling topology; redundant power does not make this a dual-controller enclosure. Route cables and power for the intended failure scenario. A redundant component is only one part of availability; host configuration, drive health and a separate backup still matter.
Select the Correct Drive Interface
Qualified 3.5-inch SAS HDDs at 12/6Gb/s, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs at 6/3Gb/s where applicable. Use one drive type per RAID group; exact drive compatibility is required. Do not mix HDDs and SSDs in one RAID group. Check the exact drive model, firmware, sector format and intended RAID layout before ordering or moving an existing array.
Scale Storage Without Assuming Every Host Fits
Family reference supports up to 16 enclosures in a qualified single-path configuration. Multipath configurations have lower topology-specific limits; confirm current host/HBA support before sizing a chain. Chassis count alone does not establish the usable storage capacity or performance. Account for the selected drives, RAID overhead, supported pool limits and the resources of the connected host.
Manage Storage Through the NAS
The supported host controls storage groups, pools and applicable snapshots. Enclosure monitoring covers relevant drive and hardware status through the supported management software. This expansion does not add processor or memory resources to the NAS, camera recording licences or application entitlements.
Install with Room for Service
The 3U chassis measures 425.3mm deep before protruding fittings. Choose the optional RAIL-B02 for a compatible rack, or another exact current rail verified for the rack depth and this enclosure. Allow rear cable clearance, supported power distribution and ventilation. The power ratings are maximum supply capacities rather than a promise of constant consumption.
Keep Recovery Separate from Capacity
An expansion increases available storage positions; it is not an independent backup merely because it uses a second chassis. Keep another appropriate copy of important data and a tested recovery plan. Any optional service coverage must be confirmed for the registered NAS and attached configuration.
Summary
The TL-R1620Sep-RP is a way to add enterprise drive capacity when the host, interface and installation have been checked together. Choose it for a supported QTS or QuTS hero SAS topology, with multipath designed around the actual host. A clear compatibility plan, correct drives and separate backups make expansion a practical part of long-term storage management.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this enclosure work as a standalone NAS?
No. It is a SAS storage expansion enclosure, controlled by a supported NAS or other specifically qualified host. It does not provide independent Ethernet shares, a separate NAS operating system or camera licences.
Which NAS and operating system does it support?
For supported QTS and QuTS hero NAS with compatible built-in SAS or a qualified QXP SAS HBA. QTS 4.5.1 or QuTS hero h4.5.1 or later is required; the exact NAS, HBA, firmware and topology must match the compatibility matrix.
Which drives can I install?
Qualified 3.5-inch SAS HDDs at 12/6Gb/s, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs at 6/3Gb/s where applicable. Use one drive type per RAID group; exact drive compatibility is required. Do not combine HDD and SSD drive types in the same RAID group.
Is this a dual-controller enclosure?
No. It has a SAS expander and redundant power supplies. Multipath operation depends on a suitable host and cabling; it is different from the paired controller architecture of the TL-R1620Sdc.
How many expansion units can I connect?
Family reference supports up to 16 enclosures in a qualified single-path configuration. Multipath configurations have lower topology-specific limits; confirm current host/HBA support before sizing a chain.
Are SAS cables and rack rails included?
One 0.5M SFF-8644 Mini-SAS HD cable is included. Power cords, mounting screws and a Quick Installation Guide are also included. Drives and the rack rail kit are separate. Choose the exact supported rail for the mounting depth and plan extra SAS cables where the topology requires them.
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QNAP TL-R1620Sep-RP 16-Bay SAS SATA Expansion
The QNAP TL-R1620Sep-RP is a sixteen-bay 3U SAS expansion enclosure for qualified QTS and QuTS hero NAS systems. Four external SAS wide ports support appropriate host connections and cascading, subject to model-specific limits. Hot-swappable bays, redundant power and enclosure monitoring support storage operations. This is not a standalone NAS. The host determines RAID, applications and recording licences; drives, compatibility checks and optional rack rails must be planned separately.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Architecture and Host Compatibility | |
| Device class | Host-managed SAS JBOD storage expansion; not a standalone NAS. |
| Controller design | SAS expander; not a dual-controller NAS enclosure. |
| Compatible hosts | For supported QTS and QuTS hero NAS with compatible built-in SAS or a qualified QXP SAS HBA. QTS 4.5.1 or QuTS hero h4.5.1 or later is required; the exact NAS, HBA, firmware and topology must match the compatibility matrix. |
| Host interfaces | 4 × Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 SAS 12Gb/s wide ports. Multipath and link aggregation require a supported host, HBA, firmware and cabling topology; redundant power does not make this a dual-controller enclosure. |
| Cascading | Family reference supports up to 16 enclosures in a qualified single-path configuration. Multipath configurations have lower topology-specific limits; confirm current host/HBA support before sizing a chain. |
| Drive Support and Storage Management | |
| Drive bays | 16 × hot-swappable 3.5-inch positions; compatible smaller drives require the appropriate tray mounting. Disks are not included. |
| Supported drives | Qualified 3.5-inch SAS HDDs at 12/6Gb/s, 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs at 6/3Gb/s where applicable. Use one drive type per RAID group; exact drive compatibility is required. |
| RAID groups | Managed by the supported host. Do not combine HDD and SSD types within one RAID group. |
| Storage management | Supported host storage pools, RAID and applicable snapshots; actual capacity and services depend on host configuration. |
| Monitoring | Supported enclosure, drive, power, fan and temperature monitoring through the appropriate QNAP management interface. |
| Applications and Surveillance | |
| NAS applications | Provided by the connected supported host; the enclosure adds storage positions, not CPU, RAM or application licences. |
| Camera channels | No standalone recording engine or included camera licences. Channel entitlement and maximum workload depend on the host NAS, recording software, licences and complete storage design. |
| Rack Installation and Connections | |
| Form factor | 3U rackmount with short-depth chassis. |
| Rail kit | Optional RAIL-B02 listed by QNAP; verify rack-post spacing, chassis support and installation clearance. Other rails require exact current compatibility confirmation. |
| Dimensions H × W × D | 131.3 × 482.2 × 425.3mm, excluding rack ears and protruding power-supply parts. |
| Device and retail weight | Net 11.48kg; manufacturer gross 16.8kg. |
| Supplied SAS cables | 1 × 0.5M Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 cable. |
| Power and Environment | |
| Power supplies | 2 × 550W redundant power supplies; 100–240V AC. |
| Typical operating consumption | 207.13W in manufacturer test with drives fully populated; actual use varies. |
| Cooling and warning | 3 × 80mm fans and system buzzer. |
| Temperature | Operating 0–40°C; storage −20–70°C. |
| Humidity | 5–95% RH non-condensing; wet-bulb limit 27°C. |
| Supplied Items and Warranty | |
| Package contents | Expansion enclosure, 2 power cords, tray key and 1 SAS cable, drive mounting screws and Quick Installation Guide. Drives and rack rails are separate. |
| Warranty | 5 years. Any optional service scope must be confirmed for the registered NAS and attached configuration. |










