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16-bay desktop SATA JBOD
QNAP TL-D1600S 16-Bay Desktop SATA JBOD Expansion Unit
The QNAP TL-D1600S is a 16-bay tower JBOD with twelve 3.5-inch/2.5-inch SATA bays, four dedicated 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays and four SFF-8088 host interfaces for multi-lane SATA 6Gb/s connectivity.

What is the QNAP TL-D1600S?
It is a 16-bay direct-attached SATA JBOD enclosure for expanding and backing up supported QNAP NAS, Windows and Ubuntu systems.
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Multi-lane SATA expansion
Each SATA lane connects directly to one drive. The supplied description states that each SFF-8088 or SFF-8644 cable carries four SATA 6Gb/s channels for 24Gb/s total per cable.
- SFF port 1 maps to HDD slots 14.
- SFF port 2 maps to HDD slots 58.
- SFF port 3 maps to HDD slots 912.
- SFF port 4 maps to SSD slots 14.
Storage management
When connected to a QTS or QuTS hero NAS, Storage & Snapshots can configure RAID and monitor the enclosure and drive health. Supported computers can use QNAP JBOD Manager to monitor and manage enclosure information.
Included connection hardware
The supplied product name lists a QXP-1600eS PCIe SATA host card and four SFF-8088 to SFF-8644 SAS/SATA 6Gb cables. The description states that the included QXP-1600eS card supports Ubuntu and QTS but does not support Windows.
Important buying and deployment notes
- The enclosure is supplied without HDDs or SSDs.
- For Windows support, the supplied information states that QXP-1600eS-A1164 must be purchased; the included QXP-1600eS card does not support Windows.
- On a NAS, the enclosure must be used as an individual storage pool or volume and cannot be combined with the connected NAS storage.
- Only one disk type, HDD or SSD, may be used within a RAID group.
- Non-Server versions of Windows have a 63TB limit for one volume; Windows Server is recommended above 63TB.
Frequently asked questions
How many drives does the QNAP TL-D1600S support?
It provides twelve 3.5-inch/2.5-inch SATA bays and four dedicated 2.5-inch SATA SSD bays, for sixteen bays in total.
Are drives included with the TL-D1600S?
No. The supplied specifications state that the enclosure is shipped without HDDs.
Which host interfaces are provided?
It has four SFF-8088 host interfaces. Each port is mapped to a group of four drive bays.
Can HDDs and SSDs be combined in one RAID group?
No. Only one disk type, HDD or SSD, may be used in a RAID group.
Does the included QXP-1600eS card support Windows?
No. The supplied information states that it supports Ubuntu and QTS but not Windows. QXP-1600eS-A1164 is stated as required for Windows support.
Can TL-D1600S storage be merged with the connected NAS storage?
No. It must be used as an individual storage pool or volume and cannot be combined with the connected NAS storage.
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Features and highlights
Key supplied features for TL-D1600S.
Sixteen drive bays
Twelve 3.5-inch/2.5-inch SATA bays and four dedicated 2.5-inch SSD bays provide 16 positions.
Four SFF-8088 interfaces
Four host ports support the enclosure's multi-lane SATA connection and map to groups of four bays.
Hot-swappable lockable trays
The supplied description identifies hot-swappable, lockable drive trays.
NAS and computer management
Use Storage & Snapshots on supported QNAP NAS or QNAP JBOD Manager on supported computers.
Included PCIe host card and cables
The product name lists a QXP-1600eS card and four SFF-8088 to SFF-8644 cables.
Adjustable cooling
Three 92mm fans are paired with Auto, high, medium and low fan-mode settings.
Technical specifications
Specifications are organised from the supplied QNAP product information.
| Model | TL-D1600S |
|---|---|
| Product type | 16-bay desktop SATA JBOD expansion unit |
| JBOD connection interface | SATA |
| Drive bays | 12 × 3.5-inch plus 4 × 2.5-inch |
| Drives included | No; shipped without HDDs |
| 3.5-inch bay compatibility | 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s HDDs; 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SSDs |
| 2.5-inch bay compatibility | 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SSDs |
| RAID disk-type limitation | Use only one disk type, HDD or SSD, within a RAID group |
| Hot-swappable | Yes |
| Host interface | 4 × SFF-8088 |
|---|---|
| Supplied connection hardware | QXP-1600eS PCIe SATA host card and 4 × SFF-8088 to SFF-8644 SAS/SATA 6Gb cables, as stated in the product name |
| Included card limitation | QXP-1600eS supports Ubuntu and QTS but not Windows; QXP-1600eS-A1164 is stated for Windows |
| LED indicators | HDD 116, status, link and fan error |
| LCD display / button | Yes; ENTER is reserved for future use and currently has no function |
| Buttons | Power switch |
| Fan mode switch | Auto, high, medium and low |
| Kensington security slot | Yes |
| Form factor | Tower |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 303.84 × 369.89 × 319.8mm, excluding foot pad |
| Foot pad note | May be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model |
| Net weight | 13.49kg |
| Gross weight | 14.87kg |
| Power supply | 250W PSU, 100240V |
| Typical operating power consumption | 93.66W, tested with drives fully populated |
| Fans | 3 × 92mm, 12VDC |
| System warning | Buzzer |
| Operating temperature | 040°C |
| Storage temperature | -2070°C |
| Relative humidity | 595% RH non-condensing; wet bulb 27°C |
| QTS / QuTS hero | Yes; QTS 4.5.4 or later or QuTS hero h4.5.4 stated in the description |
|---|---|
| Windows | Yes, subject to the stated expansion-card requirement |
| Ubuntu | Yes |
| NAS storage limitation | Independent storage pool or volume only; cannot be combined with connected NAS storage |
| Application installation | NAS applications cannot be installed on the enclosure |
| Windows volume note | Non-Server Windows has a 63TB limit for a single volume |
| Standard warranty source value | 2; unit not stated |
|---|
| SKU | TL-D1600S |
| Model # | TL-D1600S |
| Barcode # | 885022018253 |
| Brand | QNAP |
| Shipping Weight | 7.3000kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.230m |
| Shipping Height | 0.230m |
| Shipping Length | 0.230m |
QNAP manufacturer warranty
The QNAP TL-D1600S is supplied with QNAP manufacturer warranty.
Warranty coverage, eligibility and claim assessment are subject to QNAP's applicable warranty terms. Please retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase.
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