QNAP TR-002 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage with Hardware RAID

The TR-002 USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID expansion enclosure allows you to expand the capacity of your QNAP NAS and PCs. The TR-002 can also be used as a DAS (direct-attached storage) device, allowing you to access its contents directly by simply connecting it via USB. The TR-002 features 3.5“ SATA drive bays with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity to provide you with a reliable and secure storage expansion solution.

Effective storage expansion with RAID support

The TR-002 is an ideal storage expansion solution for PCs, especially laptops where higher-capacity drives cannot be installed. Equipped with two 3.5“ SATA drive bays and RAID support, the TR-002 offers the ability to store numerous files and data, providing protection against potential hard drive failures.

Supports multiple RAID levels

The TR-002 supports multiple RAID configurations. You can switch between hardware- or software-controlled RAID modes as needed. Set the DIP switches to the appropriate positions for your ideal RAID mode: Single, JBOD, RAID 0, or RAID 1. You can also configure RAID settings via your QNAP NAS or using the QNAP External RAID Manager utility on your computer.

Flexible storage configuration and management

Compared to other RAID enclosures, the TR-002 offers software-controlled configurations for greater management flexibility. Users can configure RAID and monitor disk health with the 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 requirements

The TR-002 meets many storage expansion needs for home and work use, including:

Scenario 1: Expanding the capacity of your NAS

The TR-002 allows users to expand their NAS storage capacity. By connecting the TR-002 to their NAS and using the Storage & Snapshots Manager, users can easily configure and manage their storage expansion. The TR-002 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-002 as an alternative to traditional NAS expansion enclosures

As an external hardware RAID device, the TR-002 operates independently and requires no additional NAS system resources. The TR-002 features a USB 3.2 Gen 2 port and supports SATA 6Gb/s drives for fast data access.

Scenario 2: External storage for your NAS

Instead of using the TR-002 to expand the capacity of your QNAP NAS, you can use it as an additional storage unit for backup or data transfer. You can also physically migrate large data collections that require significant network bandwidth. While connected to the NAS, you can monitor the status of the TR-002 using the Storage & Snapshots Manager on the NAS.

Scenario 3: Expanding your computer“s storage space

The TR-002 can quickly add storage space to your computer. You can use the DIP switch to configure a hardware RAID mode or manage it with the QNAP External RAID Manager utility. The status of the TR-002 can also be monitored with the QNAP External RAID Manager utility.

Scenario 4: Cross-platform file sharing

From your NAS to Windows, Mac, and Linux computers, the TR-002 is compatible with a wide range of devices. This makes it ideal for quickly moving large files between different devices. The TR-002 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.