4-Bay QNAP TR-004 - 2.5/3.5 inch - Serial ATA II - 0,1,5,10,JBOD - 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) - USB Type-C enclosure

With the TR-004 USB 3.2 Gen 1 RAID expansion enclosure, you can 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 directly access the content simply by connecting it via USB. The TR-004 is equipped with four 3.5" SATA drive bays with multiple RAID configuration options and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connectivity to provide you with a highly reliable and secure storage capacity expansion solution.


Effective storage expansion with RAID support
The TR-004 is an ideal storage expansion solution for PCs, especially laptops that cannot accommodate larger, more powerful hard drives. Equipped with four 3.5" SATA drive bays and support for RAID configuration, the TR-004 offers the ability to store numerous files and data to ensure protection against potential hard drive failures.

Supports multiple RAID levels
The TR-004 supports a variety of RAID configurations. You can switch between hardware or software controlled RAID modes depending on your needs. Set the DIP switches to the appropriate positions for your ideal RAID mode: Single, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1/10, or RAID 5. You can also configure the RAID settings from your QNAP NAS or from the "QNAP Configure External RAID Manager" on your computer.

Flexible storage configuration and management
Compared to other RAID enclosures, the TR-004 offers software-controlled configurations for more management flexibility. Users can configure RAID and monitor disk health with Storage & Snapshots Manager on a QNAP NAS or with the "QNAP External RAID Manager" utility on their computer.

Versatile usage scenarios to meet storage expansion needs
The TR-004 meets many storage expansion needs for home and work use, including:

Scenario 1: Expanding the capacity of your NAS
The TR-004 provides an alternative method for users to expand the storage capacity of their NAS. By connecting the TR-004 to their NAS and using the Storage & Snapshots Manager, users can easily configure and manage their storage expansion. The TR-004 supports a variety of QNAP NAS storage and file management features, allowing users to create storage pools, search files with Qsirch, and organize files with Qfiling.

Using the TR-004 as an alternative to traditional NAS expansion enclosures
As an external hardware RAID device, the TR-004 works independently and does not require any additional NAS system resources. Compared to the UX-500P expansion enclosure, the TR-004 uses less NAS system resources.

Scenario 2: External storage for your NAS
Instead of using the TR-004 to expand the capacity of your QNAP NAS, you can use it as an additional storage unit for backup or data transfer. It also allows you to physically migrate large collections of data that would require significant network bandwidth. While it is connected to the NAS, you can monitor the status of the TR-004 using the Storage & Snapshots Manager on the NAS.

Scenario 3: Increase your computer's storage space
The TR-004 can 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 status of the TR-004 can also be monitored using the "QNAP External RAID Manager" utility .

Scenario 4: Cross-platform file sharing
From your NAS 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 between different devices. The TR-004 is even compatible with devices that use the exFAT file system*, making it even more convenient to access and share files from a larger number of devices.
* To access devices using the exFAT file system, users must purchase a separate exFAT driver license.