4-Bay External Storage Enclosure for Backup and Expansion
The QNAP TR-004 4-Bay 3.5" SATA HDD USB 3.0 Type-C Hardware RAID External Enclosure (QN-TR-004) is designed for users who need flexible external storage for backup, file archiving, and capacity expansion. Built for home offices, creative professionals, and business environments, this 4-bay enclosure provides a practical way to add large storage capacity to desktops, laptops, and compatible NAS systems. Its standalone hardware RAID design makes it suitable for users seeking dependable storage without the complexity of a full network storage setup.
USB Type-C Connectivity for Efficient File Transfers
Equipped with USB 3.0 Type-C connectivity, the QNAP TR-004 enables reliable data transfers for large files such as videos, images, project files, and backup archives. This makes it a suitable storage solution for users who regularly move or store large volumes of data. The USB connection also allows easy integration with modern computers and compatible QNAP NAS devices for convenient storage expansion.
Hardware RAID Support for Data Protection and Performance
The enclosure features hardware RAID support, allowing users to configure storage based on their needs for capacity, redundancy, or performance. This makes it ideal for applications such as mirrored data protection, large-capacity storage pools, or improved read and write performance depending on the selected RAID mode. The hardware-based RAID design simplifies setup and reduces the need for software-based storage management.
Flexible Expansion for PC, Mac, and NAS Environments
The QNAP TR-004 can function as a direct-attached storage device for desktops and laptops or serve as an expansion unit for compatible QNAP NAS systems. This flexibility makes it useful for users who need to expand existing storage infrastructure without replacing their current setup. It is suitable for media libraries, backup repositories, project storage, and long-term data archiving.
Compact Desktop Design for Everyday Storage Needs
With its desktop form factor, the TR-004 fits easily into office, studio, or home workspaces while offering high-capacity storage in a manageable footprint. It is designed for straightforward drive installation and dependable daily operation, making it a practical external enclosure for users who need scalable and reliable storage. For organisations and individuals seeking a cost-effective 4-bay hardware RAID enclosure with USB Type-C connectivity, the QNAP TR-004 is a strong solution.
Technical Specification
General
• Product Name: QNAP TR-004
• Model Number: QN-TR-004
• Product Type: 4-bay external hardware RAID enclosure
• Form Factor: Desktop tower enclosure
• Interface: USB Type-C
• Designed For: Storage expansion, backup, RAID protection and direct-attached storage applications
Drive Bays
• Drive Bays: 4 × 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 redundancy
• RAID 5 for balanced capacity and protection
• RAID 10 supported
• JBOD mode supported
• Individual disk mode supported
• RAID configuration via DIP switch
Connectivity
• Host Interface: 1 × USB 3.0 Type-C
• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 5Gbps
• Includes USB Type-C to Type-A cable for wider compatibility
• Supports connection to PC, Mac, Linux and selected QNAP NAS models
System Compatibility
• Compatible with Windows
• Compatible with macOS
• Compatible with Linux
• Can be used as DAS or as storage expansion for compatible QNAP NAS systems
Cooling & Design
• Cooling Fan: 1 × 120 mm smart cooling fan
• Lockable drive trays for added drive protection
• LED indicators for drive and system status
• Compact vertical enclosure for desktop deployment
Controls & Management
• RAID mode DIP switch design
• Eject button
• Power switch
• Supports QNAP External RAID Manager on supported platforms for storage monitoring and configuration
Power
• External power adapter included
• Stable power delivery for four installed drives
Physical Specifications
• Form Factor: Vertical desktop enclosure
• Durable chassis designed for continuous operation
• Tool-less drive tray design for easier installation
Typical Use Cases
• External storage expansion for desktops and workstations
• RAID-protected local backup
• Direct-attached storage for media and creative workloads
• Additional storage expansion for compatible QNAP NAS systems
Key Features
• 4-bay hardware RAID external enclosure
• USB 3.0 Type-C connectivity
• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, 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 deployments
