
2. Product Overview
This chapter provides basic information about the QDA-A2AR and QDA-A2MAR QNAP drive adapters.
About QNAP Drive Adapters
QNAP drive adapters are designed to increase the capacity and utility of HDDs and SSDs in your NAS or
computer. QNAP drive adapters provide RAID, JBOD, and port multiplier support for improved compatibility
and security across various platforms. The QDA-A2AR and QDA-A2MAR feature a simple, compact chassis
for easy access as well as an internal mode switch for hardware RAID configuration to ensure the safety and
security of your data.
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
.
Component
QDA-A2AR
QDA-A2MAR
Ordering Information
Ordering P/N
QDA-A2AR
QDA-A2MAR
Storage
Drive slots
2 x 2.5-inch SATA 6 Gbps
2 x M.2 SATA 6 Gbps
Drive compatibility
• 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
• 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives
Important
2.5-inch drive slots only
support drives with a
maximum height of 9.5 mm.
M.2 SATA SSDs
M.2 SSD form factor
N/A
2280
Interface
Switches
Mode
Dimensions
Form factor (chassis)
3.5-inch drive
2.5-inch drive
Dimensions (H x W x D)
25.9 x 101.6 x 138.2 mm
(1.01 x 4.00 x 5.44 in)
9.5 x 69.8 x 100.5 mm
(0.37 x 2.75 x 3.96 in)
Net weight
0.15 kg (0.33 lbs)
0.10 kg (0.22 lbs)
Others
Operating temperature
0˚C to 40˚C (32˚F to 104˚F)
Relative humidity
• Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%
• Wet-bulb temperature: 27˚C (80.6˚F)
QNAP Drive Adapter User Guide
Product Overview
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