QNAP TL-D1600S Drive Enclosure SATA/600 - Mini-SAS Host Interface Tower

The QNAP TL-D1600S Drive Enclosure SATA/600 is a powerful and versatile storage solution designed to enhance your data management capabilities. Perfect for backing up and expanding your existing storage infrastructure, this JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks) storage enclosure provides a seamless connection to QNAP NAS devices as well as Windows® and Ubuntu® computers and servers. With its array of features and user-friendly design, the TL-D1600S is the ideal choice for both personal and professional use.

• Robust Drive Bays: The TL-D1600S features twelve 3.5-inch/2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive bays and four additional 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s SSD bays, allowing for extensive storage options. This flexibility enables users to tailor their storage according to specific needs, whether for extensive data storage, backups, or rapid access.
• Enhanced Data Transfer: With support for SFF-8088 or SFF-8644 cable connections, the TL-D1600S can provide up to 24Gb/s data transfer speeds. This capability significantly outpaces traditional eSATA and USB connections, ensuring quicker and more efficient handling of large files and extensive data sets.
• Lockable Hard Drive Trays: The TL-D1600S is designed with user security in mind. Its lockable hard drive trays help prevent accidental drive removal, ensuring that your data remains safe and secure at all times.
• Comprehensive Management Software: The enclosure comes with QNAP JBOD Manager, a desktop utility that provides real-time monitoring and management of the TL-D1600S. Users can easily check disk statuses, health, fan rotation speeds, and receive alerts for firmware updates and system notifications.
• Flexible Storage Configuration: The TL-D1600S allows for software-controlled storage configuration, making it a breeze to manage RAID settings and disk health. By connecting to either a QTS or QuTS hero NAS, users can take advantage of storage pools and snapshots to enhance data reliability and management flexibility.

Technical Details of Product

• Drive Bays: 12 x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 4 x 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s SSD
• Host Interface: Mini-SAS (SFF-8088/SFF-8644)
• Data Transfer Speed: Up to 24Gb/s
• Supported OS: Windows®, Ubuntu®
• Dimensions: Compact tower form factor
• Drive Type Compatibility: SATA HDDs and SSDs

How to Install

Installing the QNAP TL-D1600S is straightforward. Follow these simple steps:

1. Ensure your computer or QNAP NAS device is powered off before connecting the TL-D1600S.
2. Insert the provided QXP PCIe card into an available PCIe slot on your computer or NAS.
3. Connect the TL-D1600S to the PCIe card using the SFF-8088 or SFF-8644 cable.
4. Power on your QNAP TL-D1600S and your computer/NAS device.
5. Install the QNAP JBOD Manager software on your PC or NAS to begin managing your storage configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Can I use the TL-D1600S with non-QNAP devices?

A1: Yes, the TL-D1600S can be connected to Windows® and Ubuntu® computers, provided that compatible PCIe cards are used to interface via SFF-8088 or SFF-8644 cables.

Q2: How do I monitor the status of my drives?

A2: You can use the QNAP JBOD Manager software, which allows you to view disk health, statuses, fan rotation speed, and receive firmware notifications.

Q3: What happens if a drive fails?

A3: The TL-D1600S ensures data reliability through its software-controlled RAID configuration. You will receive alerts regarding disk health, allowing you to take proactive measures.

Q4: Is the TL-D1600S compatible with NAS systems from other brands?

A4: While primarily designed for QNAP systems, the TL-D1600S can also work with other NAS systems that support SAS connectivity. However, check compatibility before purchase.

Q5: How can I expand the storage further in the future?

A5: The TL-D1600S can easily be integrated with additional enclosures or devices as your storage needs grow, making it a highly scalable solution.