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16-bay short-depth PCIe JBOD expansion
QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP 16-Bay PCIe JBOD Expansion Enclosure
The QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP is a sixteen-bay, short-depth 3U rackmount PCIe interface JBOD for expanding compatible QTS or QuTS hero NAS storage. It supports SATA HDDs and SSDs, transfer speeds up to 64Gb/s and dual 550W power supplies.

What is the QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP?
It is a diskless sixteen-bay SATA expansion enclosure managed through a compatible QNAP NAS. The supplied content states support for large QuTS hero and QTS storage pools, JBOD cascading and host-based power management.
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Key capabilities
The following points are organised from the supplied QNAP product information.
Large-capacity expansion
The supplied content states up to twelve enclosures, 192 drives and a maximum 2.9PB pool on supported QuTS hero NAS systems.
SATA drive support
The bays accept 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, with one disk type used in each RAID group.
PCIe Gen 3 x8
The interface supports transfer speeds up to 64Gb/s, subject to host PCIe and storage performance.
Host-based power management
Power operation can follow the connected host NAS.
QTS and QuTS hero management
The host OS provides S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, enclosure identification, drive location and smart fan control.
Short-depth 3U design
The rackmount enclosure 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 and the BIOS version required for that NAS model.
- The actual number of supported expansion units depends on the host NAS.
- The supplied maximum pool sizes are 2.9PB 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 speeds depend 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-R1600PES-RP include drives?
No. The enclosure is supplied without hard drives.
Which drives does it support?
Its sixteen 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. A RAID group must use one disk type.
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 storage devices.
What host software is required?
The host QNAP NAS requires QuTS hero h5.1.2 or QTS 5.1.2 or later, together with the BIOS version required for that NAS model.
What maximum pool sizes are stated?
The supplied information lists up to 2.9PB for QuTS hero NAS and 308TB for QTS NAS. The actual number of expansion units depends on the host.
What warranty applies to the TL-R1600PES-RP?
The TL-R1600PES-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-R1600PES-RP, based on the supplied product information.
Large-capacity expansion
The supplied content states up to twelve enclosures, 192 drives and a maximum 2.9PB pool on supported QuTS hero NAS systems.
SATA drive support
The bays accept 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, with one disk type used in each RAID group.
PCIe Gen 3 x8
The interface supports transfer speeds up to 64Gb/s, subject to host PCIe and storage performance.
Host-based power management
Power operation can follow the connected host NAS.
QTS and QuTS hero management
The host OS provides S.M.A.R.T. monitoring, enclosure identification, drive location and smart fan control.
Short-depth 3U design
The rackmount enclosure supports optional RAIL-S01 installation in a compatible 19-inch rack.
Technical specifications
Specifications are organised from the supplied QNAP product information.
| Model | TL-R1600PES-RP |
|---|---|
| JBOD Connection Interface | PCIe |
| Drive Bays | 16 × 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 typeHDD or SSDcan 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 116, Power, Status, Link, Fan error Rear panel: SAS connector, Enclosure ID |
| Buttons | Power |
| Form Factor | 3U short-depth rackmount |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 131.3 × 432.4 × 370.85 mm |
| Net Weight | 11.56 kg |
| Gross Weight | 16.67 kg |
| Power Supply Unit | 550W × 2, 100240V |
|---|---|
| HDD Sleep Mode Power Consumption | 52.3 W |
| Typical Operating Power Consumption | 95 W Tested with drives fully populated. |
| Fans | 3 × 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) |
| QTS / QuTS hero | Yes |
|---|---|
| Supports JBOD Cascading | Yes |
| Supports Expanding NAS Storage Pools | Yes |
| Management | Managed through 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. Supports Host-Based Power Management |
| Standard Warranty | 5; unit not stated in the supplied data |
|---|
| Maximum stated QuTS hero pool size | Up to 2.9PB |
|---|---|
| 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 192 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-R1600PES-RP |
| Model # | TL-R1600PES-RP |
| Barcode # | 885022025565 |
| Brand | QNAP |
| Shipping Weight | 17.0000kg |
QNAP manufacturer warranty
The QNAP TL-R1600PES-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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