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QNAP TR-004U

USB-C 3.0 Rackmount RAID Expansion Enclosure - 4 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA Bays (no hard drive)

Last price 389€95
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Overview

TR-004U: Rackmount RAID BOX with MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES

The TR-004U USB 3.0 RAID expansion box allows you to expand the capacity of your QNAP PC and NAS. The TR-004U can also be used as a Direct-Attached Storage (DAS) device, allowing you to access its contents directly by connecting it via USB. The TR-004U offers four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays with multiple RAID configuration options and USB 3.0 Type-C connectivity. This makes it a highly reliable and secure storage expansion solution.

With its 4 bays, the QNAP TR-004U allows you to set up a storage and backup solution for your PC/Mac or NAS quickly and easily with simplified RAID configuration and powerful and intuitive Qnap External RAID Manager software.

RAID-CONFIGURABLE STORAGE EXPANSION

The TR-004U is an ideal storage expansion solution for PCs and especially laptops with limited storage capacity. Featuring four 3.5-inch SATA drive bays and supporting RAID 0/1/5/10 modes, the TR-004U offers the ability to store a large number of files and data and provide protection against potential drive failures.

RAID CONFIGURATION MADE EASY

The TR-004U supports various RAID configurations. Depending on your needs, you can switch between hardware and software controlled RAID modes. Move the DIP switches to the positions corresponding to your ideal RAID mode: individual, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1/10 or RAID 5. You can also configure the RAID settings from your QNAP NAS or by using the QNAP External RAID Manager utility from a computer.

AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRADITIONAL EXPANSION BOXES

As an external RAID device, the TR-004U operates independently and does not require additional resources from the NAS system. Compared to the UX-500P expansion box, the TR-004U uses less system resources of the NAS which allows you to use it more smoothly.

External storage for your NAS

You can use the TR-004U as an additional storage unit for backup or moving data from your Qnap NAS.It also allows you to easily migrate a huge amount of data that normally requires a lot of network bandwidth. Once connected to the NAS, you can monitor the health and status of the TR-004U using the Storage Manager on the NAS.

Expand the storage space of your computer and server

The TR-004U can quickly add storage space to your computer by connecting it via a USB 3.0 port. You can use the DIP switch to configure a hardware RAID mode or manage it using the QNAP External RAID Manager utility. The integrity and status of the TR-004U can also be monitored using the QNAP External RAID Manager utility.

Cross-platform File Sharing

From your NAS to Windows, Mac and Linux computers, the TR-004U is compatible with a wide range of devices. This makes it ideal for quickly moving large files between different devices. The TR-004U is even compatible with devices that use the exFAT file system, making it all the more convenient for accessing and sharing files from a wide range of devices.

Key Features :

  • USB-C 3.0 rackmount RAID expansion enclosure - 4 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA bays (no hard drive)
  • 4 Hot-Swap bays
  • 2 possible uses: USB 3.0 on PC/MAC or connected to a QNAP NAS (with QTS 4.3.5 or higher)
  • 4 slots for 2.5"/3.5" SATA hard disk or SSD
  • RAID modes supported: Software/Single Disk/JBOD/RAID 0/1/5/10
  • exFAT file system
  • Compatible systems: Windows 7/8/10, MacOS X 10.11+, Linux, QTS 4.3.5+
Specifications
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General information

Product name

QNAP TR-004U

Brand

QNAP

Model

TR-004U

Network

DLNA certification

No

Storage

Capacity

0 GB

Internal interface

Serial ATA 3Gb/s (SATA II)
Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)

Hard drive format

2" 1/2
3" 1/2

Hard drive

Without hard drive

Number of discs

0

Max number of discs

4

RAID supported

Yes

Supported RAID Modes

0
1
10
5
JBOD
Single Disk

File system

Ext4

Connector(s)

1 X Port for Kensington lock
1 X USB 3.0 Type C

Compatibility

Windows ADS

No

iSCSI (SCSI encapsulation)

No

Download without PC

No

Scalable

No

Supported OS

Mac OS X 10.11 or higher
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 8

Physical characteristics

Rackable

No

Sound level

20.8 dB

Consumption

100 W

Width

439 mm

Height

44 mm

Depth

291 mm

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 9 Jul 2019

Customer review
Global rating
8/10
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  • by rémy-marie L
    Posted on 6 Feb 2023
    Bought on 30 Jan 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 47 Average rating: 9

    It is pro

    Received this morning, installed in rack immediately.
    The configuration is super easy, switch on the back for the hardware mode and software for the software mode.
    The documentation is minimal, and the full version can be downloaded as well as the software.
    The software is very light on resources compared to the competition, both on Mac and Windows, it is easy to learn.
    But for my use the hardware mode is better for my use.

    Negative point:
    -No USB-C / USB-C cable, there is just a USB-C / USB-A
    -The USB cable is very (even too) short, even for rack use like at home.
    No self-adhesive silicon holder for when you want to use it on the floor (the competition delivers it with)

    In the end, it's still an excellent pro product.

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