QNAP 4-bay external RAID enclosure for drives TR-004-USB-C 3.2 GEN 1 1546090

The TR-004 USB 3.2 Gen 1 RAID expansion enclosure lets you expand the capacity of your QNAP NAS and PC. The TR-004 can also be used as a DAS (Direct Attached Storage) device, allowing you to access its contents directly simply by connecting it via USB. The TR-004 features four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays, multiple RAID configuration options and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connectivity, providing a highly reliable and secure storage capacity expansion solution.Efficient RAID-compatible storage expansionThe TR-004 is an ideal storage expansion solution for PCs, especially laptops that lack the capacity to install larger, higher-capacity drives. With four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays and support for RAID configuration, the TR-004 provides the capacity to store a large number of files and data while protecting against potential drive failures.Supports multiple RAID levelsThe TR-004 supports various RAID configurations. Depending on your requirements, you can switch between hardware- or software-controlled RAID modes. Move the DIP switches to the corresponding positions for your preferred RAID mode: Individual, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1/10 or RAID 5. You can also configure RAID from your QNAP NAS or by using the QNAP External RAID Manager utility on your computer.Flexible storage configuration and managementCompared with other RAID enclosures, the TR-004 provides software-controlled configuration options for greater management flexibility. Users can configure RAID and monitor system status using Storage & Snapshots on a QNAP NAS or the QNAP External RAID Manager utility on their computers.Versatile usage scenarios to meet storage expansion needsThe TR-004 meets a wide range of storage expansion requirements for home and work use, such as:Scenario 1: Expand NAS capacityThe TR-004 provides users with an alternative way to expand NAS storage capacity. By connecting the TR-004 to the NAS and using Storage & Snapshots, users can easily configure and manage their storage expansion. The TR-004 supports a wide range of QNAP NAS storage and file management features, allowing users to create storage pools, search for files with Qsirch and organize files with Qfiling.Use the TR-004 as an alternative to conventional NAS expansion enclosuresAs an external hardware RAID device, the TR-004 operates independently and does not require additional NAS system resources. Compared with the UX-500P expansion enclosure, the TR-004 uses fewer NAS system resources.Scenario 2: External storage for the NASInstead of using the TR-004 to expand QNAP NAS capacity, you can use it as a storage drive to move or back up data. It also allows you to physically migrate huge datasets that would require significant network bandwidth. While connected to the NAS, you can monitor the TR-004 status using Storage & Snapshots on the NAS.Scenario 3: Expand your computer's storage spaceThe TR-004 lets you quickly add storage space to your computer. You can use the DIP switch to configure a hardware RAID mode or manage it using the QNAP External RAID Manager utility. The TR-004 status can also be monitored using the QNAP External RAID Manager utility.Scenario 4: Cross-platform file sharingFrom NAS devices to Windows, Mac and Linux computers, the TR-004 is compatible with a wide range of devices. This makes it ideal for quickly moving large files from one device to another. In addition, the TR-004 is compatible with devices that use the exFAT file system*, adding the ability to access and share files across an even wider range of devices.* QNAP NAS users must purchase a separate exFAT driver license to access exFAT-based devices.
Type: Unit Case
Suitable for: NAS system
Device bays - 3,5 inches: 4 unit(s)
Connections - External: 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
Level RAID: 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD
Compatible with: Linux, macOS, Windows
VOLUMEN: 6 l
Dimensions: Width: 16.02 cm x Height: 16.85 cm x Depth/length: 21.9 cm
Weight: 1.9kg