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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.

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QNAP TL-D1600S sixteen-bay desktop SATA JBOD expansion enclosure

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.

16 bays12 × 3.5-inch plus 4 × 2.5-inch
4 × SFF-8088Host interfaces
SATA 6Gb/sOne lane per drive
Hot-swappableLockable drive trays
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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 1–4.
  • SFF port 2 maps to HDD slots 5–8.
  • SFF port 3 maps to HDD slots 9–12.
  • SFF port 4 maps to SSD slots 1–4.

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.

Windows connection note: The included QXP-1600eS card is stated not to support Windows; QXP-1600eS-A1164 is stated as required for Windows support.

Technical specifications

Specifications are organised from the supplied QNAP product information.

Product and storage
ModelTL-D1600S
Product type16-bay desktop SATA JBOD expansion unit
JBOD connection interfaceSATA
Drive bays12 × 3.5-inch plus 4 × 2.5-inch
Drives includedNo; shipped without HDDs
3.5-inch bay compatibility3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s HDDs; 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SSDs
2.5-inch bay compatibility2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SSDs
RAID disk-type limitationUse only one disk type, HDD or SSD, within a RAID group
Hot-swappableYes
Connectivity and controls
Host interface4 × SFF-8088
Supplied connection hardwareQXP-1600eS PCIe SATA host card and 4 × SFF-8088 to SFF-8644 SAS/SATA 6Gb cables, as stated in the product name
Included card limitationQXP-1600eS supports Ubuntu and QTS but not Windows; QXP-1600eS-A1164 is stated for Windows
LED indicatorsHDD 1–16, status, link and fan error
LCD display / buttonYes; ENTER is reserved for future use and currently has no function
ButtonsPower switch
Fan mode switchAuto, high, medium and low
Kensington security slotYes
Physical, power and environment
Form factorTower
Dimensions303.84 × 369.89 × 319.8mm, excluding foot pad
Foot pad noteMay be up to 30mm / 1.18 inches high depending on model
Net weight13.49kg
Gross weight14.87kg
Power supply250W PSU, 100–240V
Typical operating power consumption93.66W, tested with drives fully populated
Fans3 × 92mm, 12VDC
System warningBuzzer
Operating temperature0–40°C
Storage temperature-20–70°C
Relative humidity5–95% RH non-condensing; wet bulb 27°C
Platform support
QTS / QuTS heroYes; QTS 4.5.4 or later or QuTS hero h4.5.4 stated in the description
WindowsYes, subject to the stated expansion-card requirement
UbuntuYes
NAS storage limitationIndependent storage pool or volume only; cannot be combined with connected NAS storage
Application installationNAS applications cannot be installed on the enclosure
Windows volume noteNon-Server Windows has a 63TB limit for a single volume
Warranty
Standard warranty source value2; 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
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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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QNAP TL-D1600S 16-bay desktop SATA JBOD expansion unit with a QXP-1600eS PCIe SATA host card and 4 SFF-8088 to SFF-8644 SAS/SATA 6Gb

Model # TL-D1600S

  • SKU: TL-D1600S

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