QNAP TL-D1600S - 16-bay HDD/SSD enclosure, Black, Grey

The QNAP TL-D1600S 16-bay Desktop Expansion Unit is a storage enclosure designed to increase the drive capacity of an existing QNAP NAS. It adds sixteen drive bays within a single desktop-style chassis. These bays support 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch SATA II and SATA III drives. Each bay is hot-swappable, allowing for maintenance or drive replacement without powering down the system. Small and medium-sized businesses or home users can use this unit to expand local storage for media or backup libraries. The unit connects to the host server via a host controller rather than through Ethernet.

Enclosure status is monitored via a built-in LCD screen and LED indicators for fan, hard drive, and link status. Three cooling fans regulate internal temperatures, ensuring stability even when all sixteen bays are filled with high-capacity drives. Integrated RAID support allows for various data protection configurations, depending on the capabilities of the host system. Power management is synced with the host NAS, so the expansion unit wakes and sleeps automatically with the main system. This unit acts as a JBOD expansion to increase raw storage volume without the need to replace existing drives.

• SATA III compatibility enables data transfer speeds of up to 6 Gb/s per drive bay.
• Three 92 mm fans provide active ventilation to maintain thermal stability under load.
• The 25 dB noise level is suitable for noise-sensitive work environments.
• Dimensions of 369.89 mm width and 303.84 mm height fit on standard office desks.
• The 13.49 kg weight provides a stable base when the sixteen bays are fully populated.
• The black and grey finish is suitable for professional office environments.
• The front-mounted LCD panel provides immediate feedback on system health and drive configuration.