What additional features do NAS expansion bays offer that can enhance my network storage capabilities?
This page compares 3 features do NAS expansion bays with verified specifications and prices. Top options include QNAP TR-002, Synology DX525, QNAP TL-D800C. Prices range from £162 to £600. All data is sourced from manufacturer documentation and specialist retailers.
| Product ⇅ | Price ⇅ | Capacity (pcs) ⇅ | Read Speed (MB/s) ⇅ | Write Speed (MB/s) ⇅ | Interface ⇅ | Compatibility ⇅ | Power Consumption (Watts) ⇅ |
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QNAP TR-002
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£161.93 ≈ | 2 x 3.5in | 227 MB/s | 199 MB/s | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10Gbps | QNAP NAS models supporting QTS 4.3.6 or later, excluding TS-128, TS-228, TS-131, TS-231, and TS-431 series | 10.15 W typical operating mode; 2.98 W HDD sleep mode |
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The QNAP TR-002 is a two-bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C expansion enclosure with hardware RAID 0 and RAID 1 support. It suits QNAP NAS owners and PC users who need additional storage, backup capacity, or drive protection without installing a separate NAS. ★ Ideal forIt enhances network storage by adding two SATA drive bays, hardware RAID 1 protection, up to 227 MB/s read and 199 MB/s write performance, and QNAP NAS monitoring through QTS. |
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Synology DX525
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£370.61 ≈ | 5 | — | — | USB Type-C expansion port; SATA drive interface | DS1825+, DS1525+, DS925+, DS725+ | 35.37 W access; 7.0 W HDD hibernation |
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The Synology DX525 is a five-bay expansion unit for adding 2.5in SATA SSDs or 3.5in SATA HDDs to compatible Synology DiskStation NAS systems. It supports hot-swappable drives, Synology DSM RAID management, online volume expansion, and separate local backup volumes. ★ Ideal forIt suits users seeking enhanced network storage because its five hot-swappable bays, USB Type-C expansion connection, DSM-managed RAID, and online volume expansion add capacity and backup flexibility without replacing the compatible NAS. |
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QNAP TL-D800C
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£599.92 ≈ | 8 x 3.5in SATA 6Gb/s | 1028 MB/s | 949 MB/s | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C 10Gbps | QNAP NAS running QTS 4.4.2 or later or QuTS hero; excludes TS-128, TS-228, TS-131, TS-231, TS-431 and TS-431U | 48.4W |
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The QNAP TL-D800C is an eight-bay USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C JBOD enclosure for expanding QNAP NAS storage or attaching large-capacity storage to compatible computers. It supports SATA hard drives and SSDs, software-managed storage pools and RAID configurations, and reaches up to 1028 MB/s read and 949 MB/s write in QNAP testing. It suits home users, professionals and small businesses needing flexible external storage expansion. ★ Ideal forIt suits users seeking enhanced network storage because its eight SATA bays, USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps interface, storage-pool and snapshot support, and compatibility with QTS or QuTS hero allow substantial capacity expansion and flexible storage management. |
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