QNAP Systems has released two new storage enclosure models designed for connection using the USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C JBOD interface. The 8-Bay Desktop TL-D800C and 12-Bay Desktop TL-R1200C-RP for NAS, PCs, and servers.

According to the manufacturer, these storage enclosure models can be used to expand the QNAP NAS, as well as external storage for PC and NAS. The TL USB JBOD offers convenient cross-platform file sharing and intuitive storage expansion options. Their advantages include versatility and flexibility.

QNAP NAS users can use the TL-D800C and TL-R1200C-RP with their NAS, including configuring RAID settings and creating storage pools using the Storage and Snapshots application in QTS. Alternatively, the TL-D800C and TL-R1200C-RP can be used as a NAS external storage device. You can also consider each drive as separate external storage and use it as a removable drive. Windows, macOS, and Ubuntu users can use the QNAP JBOD Manager utility to quickly receive and view JBOD status information,

The enclosures support 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch drives with SATA 6 GB/s. A feature of the model, designed for rack mounting, is the availability of a QNAP backup power source. A cable with USB-A and USB-C connectors are included with the TL-D800C and TL-R1200C-RP. Additionally, you can purchase a cable with two USB-C connectors.

Mr. Jason Hsu, Product Manager of QNAP said: “The latest QNAP USB 3.2 Gen 2 JBOD enclosure offers faster data transfer speed and more capacity than other JBODs on the market and is compatible with multiple QNAP NAS models, computers, and servers, QNAP JBOD Manager highly integrates all operating systems for users to quickly obtain information about the JBOD.”

Price and availability

QNAP 8-Bay Desktop TL-D800C Usb-C 3.1 Gen2 10Gbps Jbod Expansion Unit has been priced at $649 and it can be purchased through the Bhphotovideo.com store.

QNAP 12-Bay Desktop TL-R1200C-RP Usb-C 3.1 Gen2 10Gbps Jbod Expansion Unit has been priced at $1,299 and it can also be purchased through the Bhphotovideo.com store.