60-bay 4U SAS/SATA expansion enclosure

QNAP TL-R6020SEP-RP 60-Bay 4U SAS/SATA Expansion Enclosure

The QNAP TL-R6020SEP-RP is a diskless, high-density 60-bay expansion enclosure for supported QNAP NAS systems. It uses four 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 Mini-SAS HD ports and supports large-scale storage growth through cascading, multipath and link-aggregation configurations described in the supplied information.

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QNAP TL-R6020SEP-RP 60-Bay 4U SAS/SATA Expansion Enclosure

What is the QNAP TL-R6020SEP-RP?

It is a 4U SAS/SATA JBOD expansion chassis with sixty 3.5-inch drive bays. The supplied material describes up to 1PB effective capacity per enclosure under stated drive and RAID conditions, and expansion to four units with up to 240 drives.

60 bays3.5-inch SAS or SATA drives

4 × 12Gb/sSAS 3.0 Mini-SAS HD ports

Up to 4 unitsUp to 240 drives in the supplied configuration

2 × 1300WDual power supplies

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High-density expansion capabilities

The following capabilities are taken from the supplied description and specification table.

Petabyte-scale capacity

The supplied calculation describes up to 1PB available storage using sixty 24TB drives in RAID 60 with 10% over-provisioning.

Cascading expansion

Up to four enclosures can be daisy-chained for a total of up to 240 drives and up to 4PB of stated storage capacity.

Dual-path SAS design

Multipath redundancy is described for maintaining access if one expansion-unit cable fails.

DataBolt bandwidth optimisation

Broadcom SAS DataBolt technology aggregates two 6Gb/s transmissions into one 12Gb/s data stream.

QuTS hero management

The enclosure is managed through QuTS hero, including S.M.A.R.T. information, enclosure and drive location, smart fan control and in-band firmware updates.

Service-focused chassis

The supplied description lists hot-swappable cooling fans and power supplies, front drive-status indicators, a 750mm chassis depth and included rails.

Host, rack and deployment requirements

Confirm these supplied requirements before planning a deployment.

Operating system: The host QNAP NAS must use QuTS hero h5.2.0 or later.
SAS host connection: A NAS without a built-in SAS port requires a compatible QXP PCIe SAS interface card.
Recommended interface card: The supplied description recommends the QXP-1630S-3816 PCIe 4.0 quad-port external SAS 12Gb/s card.
Rack hardware: A RAIL-H01 rail kit is included. A cable-management kit is listed as optional.
Drive supply: The enclosure is shipped without hard drives.
Capacity conditions: The 1PB and 4PB figures depend on drive capacity, RAID configuration and the supplied calculation conditions.

Frequently asked questions

Useful answers based on the supplied information for the QNAP TL-R6020SEP-RP.

How many drives does the QNAP TL-R6020SEP-RP support?

It provides sixty 3.5-inch bays for supported SAS or SATA hard drives. The enclosure is supplied without drives.

What storage capacity is described for the TL-R6020SEP-RP?

The supplied information describes up to 1PB available capacity per enclosure using sixty 24TB drives in RAID 60 with 10% over-provisioning. Capacity depends on drive size and RAID configuration.

Can multiple TL-R6020SEP-RP enclosures be connected together?

Yes. The supplied description states that up to four units can be daisy-chained, providing up to 240 drives and up to 4PB of stated storage capacity.

What host connection does the TL-R6020SEP-RP use?

It provides four 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 wide ports. A compatible SAS interface card is required when the host NAS does not have a built-in SAS port.

Which QNAP operating system is required?

The supplied requirement is QuTS hero h5.2.0 or later on the host QNAP NAS.

Is a rack rail kit included?

Yes. The supplied information states that a RAIL-H01 rail kit is included for installation in a compatible 19-inch rack.

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Features and highlights

Key capabilities based on the supplied product information.

Sixty-drive density

Fits sixty 3.5-inch SAS or SATA hard drives in a 4U rackmount chassis.

Four SAS wide ports

Provides four 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 ports.

Large-scale cascading

Supports the supplied expansion design of up to four enclosures and 240 drives.

Multipath resilience

The dual-path design is described as maintaining operation if one expansion cable fails.

DataBolt support

Broadcom SAS DataBolt combines two 6Gb/s transfers into one 12Gb/s stream.

QuTS hero management

Management includes drive S.M.A.R.T., location functions, smart fan control and in-band firmware updates.

Purchase check: Confirm the exact QNAP NAS model, QuTS hero version, SAS interface card, rack depth, power availability and drive compatibility before installation.

Technical specifications

Specifications below are organised from the supplied product information.

Product details

Brand	QNAP
Part number	TL-R6020SEP-RP
Product type	SAS/SATA storage expansion enclosure
JBOD connection interface	SAS
Form factor	4U rackmount
Drive bays	60 × 3.5-inch The system is shipped without hard drives.
Drive compatibility	3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s and 6Gb/s hard disk drives 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s hard disk drives
Drive hot-swap	Not stated in the supplied specification

Capacity and expansion

Per-enclosure capacity statement	Up to 1PB available storage under the supplied calculation conditions
Capacity calculation supplied	Sixty 24TB HDDs in RAID 60 with 10% over-provisioning
Maximum cascading stated	Up to 4 enclosures
Maximum drive count stated	Up to 240 drives
Maximum capacity stated across four units	Up to 4PB, dependent on drive and RAID configuration

Connectivity and management

Host interface	4 × 12Gb/s SAS 3.0 wide ports, Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644
Bandwidth optimisation	Broadcom SAS DataBolt
Multipath and link aggregation	Supported in the supplied product description
Host operating system	QuTS hero h5.2.0 or later
Host-card requirement	Models without a built-in SAS port require a compatible QXP PCIe SAS interface card
Recommended interface card	QXP-1630S-3816 PCIe 4.0 quad-port external SAS 12Gb/s card
Management	Managed through QNAP QuTS hero Disk S.M.A.R.T. information Locate enclosure and hard drives Smart fan control In-band SAS firmware update

Indicators and controls

Front indicators	HDD 160, power button, power status, power failure, temperature and fan fault
Rear indicators	SAS connector, SAS up/down link status and ID
Button	Power
System warnings	Power failure, temperature and fan fault LEDs

Physical specifications

Dimensions (H × W × D)	176 × 482 × 750mm, excluding ear hook and protruding power-supply components
Net weight	25.204kg
Gross weight	38.5kg
Gross weight with pallet	47.35kg / 104.45lb
Included rail kit	RAIL-H01
Optional accessory	Cable-management kit

Power and cooling

Power supply	2 × 1300W, 200240VAC
Typical operating power	746.21W, tested with drives fully populated
Cooling fans	6 × 120mm, 12VDC
Serviceability	The supplied description states that the cooling fans and power supplies are hot-swappable

Operating environment

Operating temperature	040°C (32104°F)
Storage temperature	-2070°C (-4158°F)
Relative humidity	595% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F)

Warranty

Standard warranty	5; the unit is not stated in the supplied specification

SKU	TL-R6020SEP-RP
Barcode #	4711103089842
Brand	QNAP
Shipping Weight	38.0000kg
Shipping Width	0.176m
Shipping Height	0.750m
Shipping Length	0.482m
Shipping Cubic	0.063624000m3

QNAPManufacturer warranty

QNAP manufacturer warranty

The QNAP TL-R6020SEP-RP is supplied with the applicable QNAP manufacturer warranty.

The supplied specification lists a standard warranty value of 5 but does not identify the unit. No duration is stated here. Warranty coverage, eligibility and claim assessment are subject to QNAP terms. Please retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase.