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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.

TL-R1600PES-RP16 baysQNAP manufacturer warranty
QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP 16-Bay PCIe JBOD Expansion Enclosure

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.

16 baysHot-swappable SATA drive bays
Up to 64Gb/sPCIe Gen 3 x8 interface
Up to 2.9PBStated QuTS hero pool size
550W × 2Redundant power supplies
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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.

Purchase check: Confirm host NAS support, required BIOS version, expansion quantity and drive compatibility before ordering.

Technical specifications

Specifications are organised from the supplied QNAP product information.

Product and Storage
ModelTL-R1600PES-RP
JBOD Connection InterfacePCIe
Drive Bays16 × 3.5-inch
The system is shipped without HDDs.
Drive Compatibility3.5-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-SwappableYes
Host Interface and Indicators
Host Interface2 × SFF-8644 1 × 2 (in, out)
LED IndicatorsFront panel: HDD 1–16, Power, Status, Link, Fan error
Rear panel: SAS connector, Enclosure ID
ButtonsPower
Physical Specifications
Form Factor3U short-depth rackmount
Dimensions (H × W × D)131.3 × 432.4 × 370.85 mm
Net Weight11.56 kg
Gross Weight16.67 kg
Power and Cooling
Power Supply Unit550W × 2, 100–240V
HDD Sleep Mode Power Consumption52.3 W
Typical Operating Power Consumption95 W
Tested with drives fully populated.
Fans3 × 80mm, 12VDC
System WarningBuzzer
Operating Environment
Operating Temperature0–40°C (32–104°F)
Storage Temperature-20–70°C (-4–158°F)
Relative Humidity5–95% RH non-condensing, wet bulb: 27°C (80.6°F)
Software and Expansion
QTS / QuTS heroYes
Supports JBOD CascadingYes
Supports Expanding NAS Storage PoolsYes
ManagementManaged 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
Warranty
Standard Warranty5; unit not stated in the supplied data
Capacity and host requirements
Maximum stated QuTS hero pool sizeUp to 2.9PB
Maximum stated QTS pool sizeUp to 308TB
Maximum stated enclosure countUp to 12; actual support depends on the host NAS
Maximum stated drive countUp to 192 drives
Interface performancePCIe Gen 3 × 8, up to 64Gb/s; actual performance depends on the host NAS PCIe slot and storage devices
Host software requirementQuTS hero h5.1.2 or QTS 5.1.2 or later
BIOS requirementThe specific BIOS version required for the host NAS model
Optional rail kitRAIL-S01 for a compatible 19-inch rack
SKU TL-R1600PES-RP
Model # TL-R1600PES-RP
Barcode # 885022025565
Brand QNAP
Shipping Weight 17.0000kg
QNAPManufacturer warranty

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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