2. Product Overview
This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP device.
About the QNAP JBOD Enclosure
QNAP JBOD enclosures are designed to increase the capacity and utility of your NAS or server, providing a
wide range of storage applications. You can manage installed drives independently or configure them as
software RAID groups using the host device. The TL-R1620Sdc features sixteen 3.5‑inch SAS 12 Gbps drive
bays with three SFF‑8644 ports per controller.
Hardware Specifications
Warning
• If your QNAP product has hardware defects, return the product to QNAP or a QNAP-
authorized service center for maintenance or replacement. Any attempt to repair or
perform maintenance procedures on the product by you or an unauthorized third
party invalidates the warranty.
• QNAP is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by unauthorized
modifications and installation of unsupported third-party applications.
• For details, see the
QNAP Warranty Terms and Conditions
Note
Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest
specifications, go to
Component
TL-R1620Sdc
Storage
Drive bays
• 16 x 3.5-inch SAS 12 Gbps
• 16 x 3.5-inch SAS 6 Gbps
Drive compatibility
3.5-inch bays:
• SAS drives
• 3.5-inch SAS hard disk drives
• 2.5-inch SAS hard disk drives
• 2.5-inch SAS solid-state drives
• SATA drives
• 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
• 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives
Note
The 2.5-inch SATA drives require a QDA‑SA2 drive adapter.
Hot-swapping
Supported
External I/O Ports & Expansion Slots
QNAP JBOD Enclosure - TL-R1620Sdc User Guide
Product Overview
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