QNAP TR-004 4-Bay Tower Expansion
Versatile 4-Bay USB Type-C RAID Enclosure Enhance Your Storage with Flexibility and Ease The QNAP TR-004 is a 4-bay USB 3.2 Gen 1 RAID expansion...
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Versatile 4-Bay USB Type-C RAID Enclosure
Enhance Your Storage with Flexibility and Ease
The QNAP TR-004 is a 4-bay USB 3.2 Gen 1 RAID expansion enclosure, designed to extend the storage capacity of your QNAP NAS and PC. Doubling as a Direct-attached Storage (DAS) device, it offers a straightforward way to access content via USB, making it a highly reliable and secure solution for storage expansion.
Highlights
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C Port
- Ensures faster data transfer, enhancing efficiency and connectivity with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C port.
Support for Four SATA Drives
- Accommodates up to four 3.5-inch SATA drives, delivering reliable read and write performance for expanded storage needs.
Flexible RAID Configuration
- Offers multiple RAID configuration options, including Individual, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1/10, and RAID 5, to suit various storage requirements and data protection levels.
Hardware and Software Control Options
- Features a disk mode DIP switch to easily toggle between Hardware Control and Software Control for RAID settings.
Lockable Hard Drive Trays
- Enhances security and prevents accidental drive removal, maintaining data integrity and reliability.
Eject Button for Safe Disconnection
- Allows for safe disconnection from a NAS or computer, using the QNAP External RAID Manager utility.
Effective Storage Expansion with RAID Support
- Ideal for PCs, especially laptops, to store a large number of files and data while ensuring protection against potential drive failure.
Flexible Storage Configuration and Management
- Compared to other RAID enclosures, the TR-004 offers software-controlled configurations for greater management flexibility, using Storage & Snapshots Manager on a QNAP NAS or the QNAP External RAID Manager utility on a computer.
Dual Functionality: NAS Expansion or DAS
- Can be used as a storage expansion unit for your QNAP NAS in NAS expansion storage mode or as a DAS in external storage mode, offering versatility in managing and accessing data.
QNAP External RAID Manager Utility
- A utility for Windows and Mac users to set up, monitor, and view the status of the TR-004, making RAID configuration and health monitoring user-friendly and efficient.
Summary
The QNAP TR-004 is an excellent solution for those seeking a flexible and secure way to expand their storage capacity. Its support for multiple RAID configurations, combined with the convenience of both NAS expansion and DAS functionalities, makes it a versatile and efficient choice for a wide range of storage applications. Whether for enhancing data backup capabilities, optimizing storage utilization, or ensuring data redundancy, the TR-004 offers performance and reliability to meet diverse storage requirements.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| General | |
| CPU | Micro processor with hardware RAID |
| Drive Bay | 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s HDDs; 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s HDDs; 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s SSDs; Note: One disk type (HDD or SSD) per RAID group |
| Hot-swappable | Yes |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 port | 1 x Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Form Factor | Tower |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 168.5 × 160.2 × 219 mm (Excludes foot pad) |
| Weight (Net) | 3.18 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 3.18 kg |
| Max. number of HDDs/SSDs supported | 4 |
| Hard Drive Type | 4 x 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s |
| Environment | |
| Operating Temperature | 0 - 40 °C (32°F - 104°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 - 70°C (-4°F - 158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5-95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27˚C |
| Power & Cooling | |
| Power Supply Unit | Minimum 60W adapter (12VDC), 100-240VAC |
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 4.17 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode | 18.21 W (Tested with drives fully populated) |
| Fan | 1 x 120mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| Kensington Security Slot | Yes |
| Standard Warranty | 2 years |
| System Modes & Features | |
| System Modes | Individual, JBOD, hardware RAID 0/1/5/10, Software CTRL |
| Features | RAID rebuild, System monitoring, Auto sleep, Hot spare for RAID 1/5 |
| Software & Compatibility | |
| Minimum Operating System Requirements | QNAP NAS: QTS 4.3.6+; Windows: 8.1+; Mac: macOS X 10.11+ |
| System Fan | 5-speed automatic fan control |
| Software Utility | Windows/macOS: QNAP External RAID Manager |
| Supported File Systems | NAS storage (EXT4); External HDD (EXT3, EXT4, NTFS, FAT32, HFS+, exFAT*) |
| QTS Storage Management Features | Various including device overview, RAID configuration, S.M.A.R.T. monitoring |
| Software Utility Features | |
| QNAP External RAID Manager | Device overview, S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, RAID configuration, Firmware updates, Event logs |