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Features:
  • Direct-attached storage device via USB Type-C for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Use the TR-004 as external storage for NAS backup
  • Expand the capacity of your QNAP NAS
  • 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s (Diskless)
  • Hardware RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 5, JBOD, and individual disks
  • Includes a USB Type-C to Type-A connector cable
  • Lockable drive Bays

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Amazon [amazon.com] has QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless) for $175. Shipping is free

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  • Direct-attached storage device via USB Type-C for Windows, macOS and Linux
  • Use the TR-004 as external storage for NAS backup
  • Expand the capacity of your QNAP NAS
  • 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s (Diskless)
  • Hardware RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 5, JBOD, and individual disks
  • Includes a USB Type-C to Type-A connector cable
  • Lockable drive Bays. NOTE : The TR-004 does not support the following: the TS-128, TS-228, TS-131, TS-231, TS-431, TS-431U, and NAS models that cannot be updated to QTS 4.3.6 (or later). The TR-004 can only be used as an individual storage pool or volume on the NAS. Its storage pool/volume cannot be combined into the connected NAS. NAS applications cannot be installed on the TR-004. Drives can only be migrated from one TR-004 to another TR-004. The files and data stored on drives moved to/from a NAS (or another device) will not be recognized.
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Model: QNAP Qnap TR-004 4-Bay USB 3.0 Type-C Hardware RAID Enclosure DAS

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About This Product
    Rating: (4.4 out of 5 stars)
    Reviews: 439 Amazon Reviews
    Product Name: QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless)
    Manufacturer: QNAP
    Model Number: TR-004
    Product SKU: B07K4RC7X9
    UPC: 885022016358
    ASIN: B07K4RC7X9
    Brand: QNAP
    Item Dimensions LxWxH: 8.62 x 6.31 x 6.63 Inches
    Item Weight: 4.08 Pounds
    Item model number: TR-004
    Manufacturer: QNAP
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    These are not NAS units, they are direct attached storage (DAS) enclosures.

    You can use DAS as part of a NAS solution, but these are basically muti-bay drive enclosures.

    In other words, these don't support RTSP because they are not network attached. These plug in via USB into another device (like a computer or NAS system).
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    FYI, this QNAP enclosure is only USB 3.0.

    Would recommend a USB 3.2 enclosure (10gbps vs 5gbps).

    For example this one for $20 more:

    Yottamaster Type-C 10Gbps 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Daisy Chain, External Direct Attached Storage HDD Enclosure Support 4x18TB Capacity-Can Expand 2 USBC Devices for up to 216TB Capacity https://a.co/d/eFj2hgh

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    The OWC below is another great option.
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    might suggest an enclosure that supports Thunderbolt instead, such as the OWC modules

    https://eshop.macsales.com/item/O...000/#specs

    going from plain USB-C to Thunderbolt is a huge improvement in reliability
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    TurboMann
    11-20-2023 at 08:48 AM.

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    11-20-2023 at 08:48 AM.
    FYI, this QNAP enclosure is only USB 3.0.

    Would recommend a USB 3.2 enclosure (10gbps vs 5gbps).

    For example this one for $20 more:

    Yottamaster Type-C 10Gbps 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Daisy Chain, External Direct Attached Storage HDD Enclosure Support 4x18TB Capacity-Can Expand 2 USBC Devices for up to 216TB Capacity [FS4C3] https://a.co/d/eFj2hgh

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    The OWC below is another great option.
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    11-20-2023 at 08:57 AM.

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    11-20-2023 at 08:57 AM.
    might suggest an enclosure that supports Thunderbolt instead, such as the OWC modules

    https://eshop.macsales.com/item/O...000/#specs

    going from plain USB-C to Thunderbolt is a huge improvement in reliability
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    11-20-2023 at 09:05 AM.
    11-20-2023 at 09:05 AM.
    Quote from djeep :
    might suggest an enclosure that supports Thunderbolt instead, such as the OWC modules

    https://eshop.macsales.com/item/O...000/#specs

    going from plain USB-C to Thunderbolt is a huge improvement in reliability

    Would you please elaborate on the reliability part? I thought it's just speed improvements.
    Also, isn't Thunderbolt overkill for HDDs?
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    11-20-2023 at 09:15 AM.
    11-20-2023 at 09:15 AM.
    Quote from pcgeekpcgeek :
    Would you please elaborate on the reliability part? I thought it's just speed improvements.
    Also, isn't Thunderbolt overkill for HDDs?
    i had USB based enclosures before and had issues with them disconnecting sporadically every couple weeks. I switched to the OWC model and it was better. I then switched to using the Thunderbolt connection on the OWC and it get better still. Just because a SATA HDD is rated for 200MB/s doesnt mean you will actually get that over USB, there is extra overhead in addition to overhead from your drive configurations.
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    11-20-2023 at 09:27 AM.
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    Does it take ssd?
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    11-20-2023 at 09:33 AM.
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    Doesn't support RAID 6? Darn.
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    11-20-2023 at 10:08 AM.
    11-20-2023 at 10:08 AM.
    Quote from TurboMann :
    FYI, this QNAP enclosure is only USB 3.0.

    Would recommend a USB 3.2 enclosure (10gbps vs 5gbps).

    For example this one for $20 more:

    Yottamaster Type-C 10Gbps 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Daisy Chain, External Direct Attached Storage HDD Enclosure Support 4x18TB Capacity-Can Expand 2 USBC Devices for up to 216TB Capacity [FS4C3] https://a.co/d/eFj2hgh

    USB 3.0 has a throughput of 5 Gb/s. Typical HDD's have a read speed of around 160 MB/s, which doesn't fully utilize USB 3.0's throughput. On the other hand, typical SATA-based SSD's have typical read speeds of 500 MB/s (which approaches but does not surpass USB 3.0's throughput)
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    11-20-2023 at 10:27 AM.
    Quote from TurboMann :
    FYI, this QNAP enclosure is only USB 3.0.

    Would recommend a USB 3.2 enclosure (10gbps vs 5gbps).

    For example this one for $20 more:

    Yottamaster Type-C 10Gbps 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Daisy Chain, External Direct Attached Storage HDD Enclosure Support 4x18TB Capacity-Can Expand 2 USBC Devices for up to 216TB Capacity [FS4C3] https://a.co/d/eFj2hgh

    What are some good disk deals to go with this?
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    11-20-2023 at 10:34 AM.
    11-20-2023 at 10:34 AM.
    Quote from TurboMann :
    FYI, this QNAP enclosure is only USB 3.0.

    Would recommend a USB 3.2 enclosure (10gbps vs 5gbps).

    For example this one for $20 more:

    Yottamaster Type-C 10Gbps 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Daisy Chain, External Direct Attached Storage HDD Enclosure Support 4x18TB Capacity-Can Expand 2 USBC Devices for up to 216TB Capacity [FS4C3] https://a.co/d/eFj2hgh
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    Be aware, QNAP had (has?) big security issues. All my data got encrypted by some ramsonware around 18 month ago. Luckily I had a fairly reccent backup on MDISK with all my stuff
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    Tried google and couldn't find answer, does the Qnap or Yotamaster support RTSP? I'm a novice with networking and NAS but need to find something that will store recordings with my Wyze cameras
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    Quote from ankitgarg :
    What are some good disk deals to go with this?

    18 TB external drives for sale at Best Buy for $200. Remove the drives from the external enclosure (shuck) and you're good to go.
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