Compact 2-Bay External Storage Enclosure for Backup and Expansion
The QNAP TR-002 2-Bay USB 3.1 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Hardware RAID External Enclosure (QN-TR-002) is a practical storage solution designed for users who need simple capacity expansion, file backup, and external drive storage. Built for home offices, creative users, and business environments, this 2-bay enclosure provides a convenient way to add extra storage to desktops, laptops, and NAS systems. Its compact design makes it suitable for users seeking reliable external storage without the complexity of a full NAS platform.
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Connectivity for Fast Transfers
Equipped with USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity, the QNAP TR-002 supports transfer speeds of up to 10Gbps, enabling efficient movement of large files such as videos, photos, project data, and backup archives. This high-speed connection makes it suitable for creative workflows, data backup tasks, and external storage expansion where faster throughput is important. It is an ideal option for users working with large media files or frequent data transfers.
Hardware RAID Support for Flexible Data Protection
The enclosure features hardware RAID support, allowing users to configure storage based on their preferred balance of performance, capacity, and redundancy. This makes it suitable for applications such as secure backup, mirrored data protection, or increased storage performance depending on the selected RAID mode. The built-in hardware RAID design simplifies deployment and enables storage management without requiring advanced technical setup.
Supports Desktop, Laptop, and NAS Storage Expansion
The QNAP TR-002 is designed for flexible usage across different environments. It can be connected directly to a computer as an external storage device or used as an expansion unit for compatible QNAP NAS systems. This flexibility makes it useful for professionals who need additional backup storage, media libraries, or project file expansion without replacing their existing main storage system.
Compact and User-Friendly Design for Everyday Use
With its compact desktop form factor, the TR-002 fits easily into office, studio, or home workspaces. The enclosure is designed for simple drive installation and reliable day-to-day operation, making it suitable for both personal and professional storage tasks. For users looking for a cost-effective external RAID enclosure with modern USB-C connectivity and dependable performance, the QNAP TR-002 offers a versatile and efficient storage option.
Technical Specification
General
• Product Name: QNAP TR-002
• Model Number: QN-TR-002
• Product Type: 2-bay external RAID enclosure
• Form Factor: Desktop tower enclosure
• Interface: USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
• Designed For: Storage expansion, external backup, RAID protection and direct-attached storage applications
Drive Bays
• Drive Bays: 2 × 3.5-inch SATA drive bays
• Drive Compatibility: 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs
• Drive Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Hot-swappable drive support
RAID Support
• Hardware RAID modes supported
• RAID 0 for performance
• RAID 1 for data redundancy
• JBOD mode supported
• Individual disk mode supported
• RAID configuration via DIP switch
Connectivity
• Host Interface: 1 × USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 10Gbps
• Includes USB Type-C to Type-A cable for broader device compatibility
• Supports connection to PC, Mac and selected NAS systems
System Compatibility
• Compatible with Windows
• Compatible with macOS
• Compatible with Linux
• Can be used as DAS or as storage expansion for compatible QNAP NAS models
Cooling & Design
• Cooling Fan: 1 × 70 mm system fan
• Lockable drive trays for added drive protection
• Compact desktop form factor for office or home deployment
• LED indicators for drive and system status
Controls & Management
• RAID mode DIP switch design
• Eject button
• Power switch
• Supports QNAP External RAID Manager on supported platforms for monitoring and management
Power
• External power adapter included
• Stable power delivery for two installed drives
Physical Specifications
• Dimensions: Approx. 168.5 × 102 × 219 mm
• Form Factor: Vertical desktop enclosure
• Durable chassis for continuous operation
Typical Use Cases
• External storage expansion for desktop computers
• RAID-protected local backup
• Direct-attached storage for creative professionals
• Additional storage for compatible QNAP NAS deployment
Key Features
• 2-bay hardware RAID external enclosure
• USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity up to 10Gbps
• Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD and individual disk modes
• Compatible with 3.5-inch HDDs and 2.5-inch SSDs
• Suitable for PC, Mac, Linux and selected QNAP NAS systems
