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QNAP TL-R400S 4-Bay 1U Short-Depth SATA JBOD Expansion Enclosure

The QNAP TL-R400S is a 1U short-depth rackmount JBOD with four hot-swappable SATA drive bays and one SFF-8088 host interface. The supplied product name lists a QXP-400eS-A1164 PCIe SATA host card and one SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 connection cable.

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QNAP TL-R400S 4-Bay 1U Short-Depth SATA JBOD Expansion Enclosure

What is the QNAP TL-R400S?

It is a diskless four-bay multi-lane SATA enclosure for expanding or backing up compatible QNAP NAS, Windows and Ubuntu storage. Four SATA 6Gb/s channels provide up to 24Gb/s total bandwidth per connection cable.

4 baysHot-swappable SATA drive bays
24Gb/sFour SATA 6Gb/s channels
1U short depth291.1mm chassis depth
100W PSU100–240V input
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Key capabilities

The following points are organised from the supplied QNAP product information.

Multi-lane SATA

The connection carries four SATA 6Gb/s channels for up to 24Gb/s total bandwidth.

Direct drive paths

Each SATA lane connects directly to one installed drive, with SFF port 1 mapped to bays 1–4.

Included host hardware

The supplied product name lists a QXP-400eS-A1164 PCIe SATA host card and one SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable.

QNAP NAS management

Storage & Snapshots can configure RAID, monitor disks and use supported storage-pool and snapshot functions.

Windows and Ubuntu support

QNAP JBOD Manager provides enclosure, disk, fan and firmware information on supported systems.

Short-depth rackmount design

The 291.1mm chassis depth supports compact installations and the optional RAIL-S01 short rail kit.

Compatibility and deployment notes

  • The enclosure is supplied without drives.
  • QNAP NAS use requires QTS 4.4.2 or later, or QuTS hero.
  • The enclosure must be configured as an independent storage pool or volume and cannot be combined with connected NAS storage.
  • NAS applications cannot be installed on the enclosure.
  • QXP series PCIe cards do not support Mac Pro.
  • Non-Server versions of Windows have a 63TB limit for a single volume.
  • Only one disk type, HDD or SSD, may be used within a RAID group.

Frequently asked questions

Does the QNAP TL-R400S include drives?

No. The enclosure is supplied without HDDs or SSDs.

Which drives does the TL-R400S support?

Its four 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.

How does the TL-R400S connect to a host?

It uses one SFF-8088 host interface with an SFF-8088 or SFF-8644 cable and a QXP PCIe card. Four SATA 6Gb/s channels provide up to 24Gb/s total bandwidth.

Which host platforms are listed?

The supplied information lists QTS or QuTS hero, Windows and Ubuntu. QNAP NAS use requires QTS 4.4.2 or later, or QuTS hero.

Can its storage be combined with the connected NAS pool?

No. It must be configured as an independent storage pool or volume, and NAS applications cannot be installed on it.

What warranty applies to the TL-R400S?

The TL-R400S 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-R400S, based on the supplied product information.

Multi-lane SATA

The connection carries four SATA 6Gb/s channels for up to 24Gb/s total bandwidth.

Direct drive paths

Each SATA lane connects directly to one installed drive, with SFF port 1 mapped to bays 1–4.

Included host hardware

The supplied product name lists a QXP-400eS-A1164 PCIe SATA host card and one SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 cable.

QNAP NAS management

Storage & Snapshots can configure RAID, monitor disks and use supported storage-pool and snapshot functions.

Windows and Ubuntu support

QNAP JBOD Manager provides enclosure, disk, fan and firmware information on supported systems.

Short-depth rackmount design

The 291.1mm chassis depth supports compact installations and the optional RAIL-S01 short rail kit.

Purchase check: Confirm host PCIe-card, cable, drive and operating-system compatibility before deployment.

Technical specifications

Specifications are organised from the supplied QNAP product information.

Storage and Drive Support
JBOD Connection InterfaceSATA
Drive Bays4 × 3.5-inch
The system is shipped without HDDs.
Drive Compatibility3.5-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
Connectivity and Controls
Host Interface1 × SFF-8088
Connection CableSFF-8088 or SFF-8644
Supports four SATA 6Gb/s channels per cable, 24Gb/s in total.
SFF Port and Drive Slot OrderSFF port 1 to HDD slots 1–4
LED IndicatorsHDD 1–4, status, link and fan error
ButtonsPower switch
Fan Mode SwitchYes
(Auto, high, medium, low)
System WarningBuzzer
Kensington Security SlotYes
Physical Specifications
Form Factor1U short-depth rackmount
Dimensions (H × W × D)43.9 × 438.9 × 291.1mm
Excludes the ear hook and protruding part of the power supply unit.
Net Weight4.92kg
Gross Weight5.77kg
Optional Rail KitRAIL-S01 short rail kit
For deployment in a 19-inch rack following the ANSI/EIA-RS-310-D standard.
Power and Cooling
Power Supply Unit100W PSU, 100–240V
Typical Operating Power Consumption25.07W
Tested fully populated with Seagate ST6000NM0024 hard drives.
Fans2 × 40mm, 12VDC
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)
System Support
QTS / QuTS heroYes
QNAP NAS requires QTS 4.4.2 or later, or QuTS hero.
WindowsYes
UbuntuYes
Mac ProQXP series PCIe cards are not supported.
Warranty
Standard Warranty3; unit not stated in the supplied data
Included items and operating limitations
Supplied host cardQXP-400eS-A1164 PCIe SATA host card, as stated in the product name
Supplied connection cable1 × SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS/SATA 6Gb/s cable, as stated in the product name and description
NAS software requirementQTS 4.4.2 or later, or QuTS hero
NAS storage limitationIndependent storage pool or volume only; cannot be combined with connected NAS storage
Application installationNAS applications cannot be installed on the enclosure
Mac Pro supportQXP series PCIe cards are not supported
Windows volume limitationNon-Server versions of Windows have a 63TB limit for a single volume
SKU TL-R400S
Model # TL-R400S
Barcode # 885022018246
Brand QNAP
Shipping Weight 6.0000kg
Shipping Width 0.540m
Shipping Height 0.180m
Shipping Length 0.420m
Shipping Cubic 0.040824000m3
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QNAP manufacturer warranty

The QNAP TL-R400S 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-R400S 4-bay 1U rackmount SATA JBOD expansion unit with a QXP-400eS-A1164 PCIe SATA host card and 1 SFF-8088 to SFF-8088 SAS/SATA 6Gb

Model # TL-R400S

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