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12-bay short-depth PCIe JBOD expansion
QNAP TL-R1200PES-RP 12-Bay PCIe JBOD Expansion Enclosure
The QNAP TL-R1200PES-RP is a twelve-bay, short-depth 2U rackmount PCIe interface JBOD for expanding compatible QTS or QuTS hero NAS storage. It supports SATA HDDs and SSDs, PCIe Gen 3 x8 transfer speeds up to 64Gb/s and dual 300W power supplies.

What is the QNAP TL-R1200PES-RP?
It is a diskless twelve-bay SATA JBOD expansion enclosure managed by a compatible QNAP NAS through QTS or QuTS hero. The enclosure uses a PCIe interface with two SFF-8644 in/out connections.
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Key capabilities
The following points are organised from the supplied QNAP product information.
Petabyte-scale expansion
The supplied content states support for up to twelve enclosures, 144 drives and a maximum 2.0PB pool on supported QuTS hero NAS systems.
SATA drive flexibility
The bays support 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, with one disk type used within each RAID group.
PCIe Gen 3 x8
The interface provides transfer speeds up to 64Gb/s, subject to the host NAS PCIe slot and installed storage devices.
Host-based power management
The enclosure can power on and off with the connected host NAS.
QTS and QuTS hero management
Management includes disk S.M.A.R.T. information, enclosure identification, drive location and smart fan control.
Short-depth rackmount design
The 2U chassis supports optional RAIL-S01 installation in a compatible 19-inch rack.
Compatibility and deployment notes
- The enclosure is supplied without hard drives.
- The host NAS requires QuTS hero h5.1.2 or QTS 5.1.2 or later, together with the BIOS version required for the specific NAS model.
- The actual supported number of expansion enclosures depends on the host NAS.
- The supplied maximum pool sizes are 2.0PB for QuTS hero NAS and 308TB for QTS NAS.
- Only one disk type, HDD or SSD, may be used within a RAID group.
- Actual transfer speed depends on the host NAS PCIe slot and installed storage devices.
- The RAIL-S01 short rail kit is optional.
Frequently asked questions
Does the QNAP TL-R1200PES-RP include drives?
No. The enclosure is supplied without hard drives.
Which drives are supported?
The twelve 3.5-inch bays support 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s or 3Gb/s hard drives and 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s or 3Gb/s solid state drives. HDDs and SSDs cannot be mixed within one RAID group.
What is the stated PCIe interface speed?
The PCIe Gen 3 x8 interface provides transfer speeds up to 64Gb/s. Actual performance depends on the host NAS PCIe slot and installed drives.
What host software is required?
The host QNAP NAS requires QuTS hero h5.1.2 or QTS 5.1.2 or later, plus the BIOS version required for that NAS model.
What maximum pool sizes are stated?
The supplied information lists a maximum 2.0PB pool for QuTS hero NAS and 308TB for QTS NAS. The actual number of supported expansion enclosures depends on the host.
What warranty applies to the TL-R1200PES-RP?
The TL-R1200PES-RP is supplied with QNAP manufacturer warranty. Coverage is subject to QNAP's applicable warranty terms.
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Features and highlights
Key capabilities for the QNAP TL-R1200PES-RP, based on the supplied product information.
Petabyte-scale expansion
The supplied content states support for up to twelve enclosures, 144 drives and a maximum 2.0PB pool on supported QuTS hero NAS systems.
SATA drive flexibility
The bays support 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, with one disk type used within each RAID group.
PCIe Gen 3 x8
The interface provides transfer speeds up to 64Gb/s, subject to the host NAS PCIe slot and installed storage devices.
Host-based power management
The enclosure can power on and off with the connected host NAS.
QTS and QuTS hero management
Management includes disk S.M.A.R.T. information, enclosure identification, drive location and smart fan control.
Short-depth rackmount design
The 2U chassis supports optional RAIL-S01 installation in a compatible 19-inch rack.
Technical specifications
Specifications are organised from the supplied QNAP product information.
| Model | TL-R1200PES-RP |
|---|---|
| JBOD Connection Interface | PCIe |
| Drive Bays | 12 × 3.5-inch The system is shipped without HDDs. |
| Drive Compatibility | 3.5-inch bays: 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s hard disk drives 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s solid state drives Only one disk type, HDD or SSD, can be used in a RAID group. Combining different disk types in one RAID group is not supported. |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Host Interface | 2 × SFF-8644 1 × 2 (in, out) |
|---|---|
| LED Indicators | Front panel: HDD 112, Power, Status, Link, Fan error Rear panel: SAS connector, Enclosure ID |
| Buttons | Power |
| QTS / QuTS hero | Yes |
|---|---|
| JBOD Cascading | Supported |
| Expanding NAS Storage Pools | Supported |
| Management | Managed via QNAP QTS / QuTS hero OS: 1. Supports disk S.M.A.R.T. information 2. RAID expansion enclosure identifier 3. Locate RAID expansion enclosures 4. Locate hard disks on RAID expansion enclosure 5. Smart fan control by detecting system and hard drive temperature 6. Support Host-Based Power Management |
| Form Factor | 2U Short Depth Rackmount |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 88.65 × 432 × 370.65 mm |
| Weight (Net) | 9.22 kg |
| Weight (Gross) | 14.02 kg |
| Power Supply Unit | 300W (x2), 100240V |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption: HDD Sleep Mode | 43.4 W |
| Power Consumption: Operating Mode, Typical | 78.2 W Tested with drives fully populated. |
| Fan | 2 × 80mm, 12VDC |
| System Warning | Buzzer |
| 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) |
| Standard Warranty | 5; unit not stated in the supplied data |
|---|
| Maximum stated QuTS hero pool size | Up to 2.0PB |
|---|---|
| Maximum stated QTS pool size | Up to 308TB |
| Maximum stated enclosure count | Up to 12; actual support depends on the host NAS |
| Maximum stated drive count | Up to 144 drives |
| Interface performance | PCIe Gen 3 × 8, up to 64Gb/s; actual performance depends on the host NAS PCIe slot and storage devices |
| Host software requirement | QuTS hero h5.1.2 or QTS 5.1.2 or later |
| BIOS requirement | The specific BIOS version required for the host NAS model |
| Optional rail kit | RAIL-S01 for a compatible 19-inch rack |
| SKU | TL-R1200PES-RP |
| Model # | TL-R1200PES-RP |
| Barcode # | 885022025589 |
| Brand | QNAP |
| Shipping Weight | 15.0000kg |
QNAP manufacturer warranty
The QNAP TL-R1200PES-RP 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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