--- product_id: 530147829 title: "QNAP TR-002-A-US 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with Hardware RAID (Diskless)" brand: "qnap" price: "β‚±25807" currency: PHP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Qnap" url: https://www.desertcart.ph/products/530147829-qnap-tr-002-a-us-2-bay-usb-type-c store_origin: PH region: Philippines --- # Supports 2 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA drives USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity Hardware RAID 0,1, JBOD support QNAP TR-002-A-US 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with Hardware RAID (Diskless) **Brand:** qnap **Price:** β‚±25807 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Unlock storage power with QNAP TR-002 β€” your RAID-ready, plug-and-play capacity game-changer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** QNAP TR-002-A-US 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with Hardware RAID (Diskless) by qnap - **How much does it cost?** β‚±25807 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ph](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/530147829-qnap-tr-002-a-us-2-bay-usb-type-c) ## Best For - qnap enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted qnap brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Lock & Secure:** Lockable drive bays keep your valuable data physically protected, adding peace of mind to your setup. - β€’ **Dual-Bay Versatility:** Accommodates up to two SATA drives (2.5" or 3.5") for flexible capacity and performance options. - β€’ **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows, macOS, and Linuxβ€”because your workflow deserves no limits. - β€’ **Rock-Solid Data Protection:** Hardware RAID modes (0, 1, JBOD) ensure your data stays safe and accessible without taxing your CPU. - β€’ **Seamless Expansion, Zero Hassle:** Effortlessly boost your QNAP NAS or PC storage with plug-and-play USB Type-C connectivity. ## Overview The QNAP TR-002 is a diskless 2-bay external RAID enclosure featuring USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity, supporting up to two 2.5" or 3.5" SATA drives. It offers hardware RAID 0, 1, and JBOD modes for enhanced data protection and performance, compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux. Designed for easy NAS expansion or direct-attached storage, it includes lockable drive bays and comes with essential accessories for quick setup. ## Description The TR-002 USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID expansion enclosure allows you to expand the capacity of your QNAP NAS and PC. The TR-002 can also be utilized as a DAS (Direct-attached Storage) device, allowing you to directly access its content just by connecting it via USB. The TR-002 features two 3.5-inch SATA drive bays with USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity to bring you a highly-reliable and secure storage capacity expansion solution. Review: Hardware Based RAID 1 - This enclosure worked for WD16tb drives in raid 1 array. Easy to setup, flip dip switches to raid 1, insert drives power up format for OS. tested removing a single drive putting in a toaster and it was read just fine with all data there. Erased drive and reinserted in enclosure it automatically started rebuilding array. The only negative I have is when the array is degraded the enclosure beeps very loudly 3 times every 5 minutes, there is no control to shut it off or silence it. Even tho their raid software is not necessary I highly recommend installing it for more visibility (for instance will give you % complete while rebuilding array). It also allows you to upgrade firmware on the enclosure, read logs, etc... The enclosure also has hardware raid support chips onboard so it offloads some of the work from the CPU. I previously used a major mfg pre-built raid DAS units, but this is better because the disks can be read directly without enclosure encrypting disks limiting them to only being used in that specific enclosure. it was also cheaper to buy disks and this enclosure than their pre-built models. πŸ‘ Review: Super sensitive to USB cable, TR-002 is great, TR-004 is a dog - I've now tried the TR-002 and TR-004. They are much different in their performance: **TR-002 Review** I did some initial speed trials using two identical Seagate EXOS drives in RAID 0 (striped) mode. I used Amorphous Disk Mark on a Mac to measure speeds. The cable that came with the enclosure gave different results depending on which orientation I inserted the USB-C side of the cable into the enclosure. Read speeds were the same for both orientations (~350 MB/sec), but write speeds were 20 MB/s in one orientation and 300 MB/s in the other. This same cable gave 500+ MB/s read and write speeds in either orientation when attached to a Samsung T5 SSD. I got similar results for a few other cables, and finally came across a cable in my inventory that gave consistent high read and write speeds in either orientation on the USB-C side of the cable. There was nothing special about that cable. Bottom line is that as other people have said, this enclosure is very finicky about which USB cable is used. Cable issues aside, its a gets-the-job-done kind of enclosure. Its mostly plastic, but seems solid. Its a tool-free enclosure. QNAP has Mac, PC, and mobile apps to manage the enclosure, including the ability to update the enclosure firmware. I give the TR-004 4.5 stars. **TR-004** This thing is advertised as USB-C 3.2 gen 2 with 10 gbps speeds, but it does not operate at this speed. It only operates at 5 gbps = 625 MB/s. This seems ok, but then the next issue is that the controller is only SATA II which operates at max 3 gbps = 375 MB/s. Still not horrible. However, in practice, it doesn't do better than 250 MB/s no matter what drive configuration. A single drive does the best at 250 MB/s R/W. Everything else is slower. RAID0 with 2 drives gives a few MB/s slower, and RAID0 with 4 drives tops out at 225 MB/s. So amazingly 4-drive RAID0 is obviously slower than a single drive configuration. What's worse is that the TR-004 in RAID10 with 4 drives is super slow - only 110 MB/S R/W for large files. In comparison, my TR-002 with the same brand/model/size drives does 400 MB/s R/W for large files in RAID0. What a disappointment for the TR-004. I don't understand how QNAP flubs something like this. Sending it back for a refund. I give the TR-004 1 star. ## Features - Compatibility : Perfect for Windows, macOS, and Linux - Versatility : Use as external storage or for NAS backup - Expansion : Easily increase your QNAP NAS capacity - Flexibility : Supports up to 2 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA drives - Advanced Options : Hardware RAID 0, 1, JBOD, and individual disk support - Convenience : Includes USB Type-C to Type-A connector cable - Security : Features lockable drive bays ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BVCXFMDH | | Additional Features | LED Light | | Best Sellers Rank | #187 in External Hard Drives | | Brand | QNAP | | Built-In Media | AC power adapter x 1, Drive tray keys x 2, Power Cord x 1, Screws for 2.5-inch drives x 6, Screws for 3.5-inch drives x 8, TR-002 external RAID enclosure, USB Type-C to Type-A connector cable x 1, USB cable clip x 1 | | Color | Diskless | | Compatible Devices | Desktop, Laptop | | Connectivity Technology | USB | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 47 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 7200 Megabytes Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 2000 GB | | Form Factor | 3.5-inch | | Hard Disk Description | Diskless | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 | | Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | | Hardware Platform | Mac | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Manufacturer | QNAP | | Media Speed | 937.5 to 1000 MB/s | | Mfr Part Number | TR-002-A-US | | Model Name | TR-002-A-US | | Model Number | TR-002-A-US | | Number of Items | 1 | | Special Feature | LED Light | | UPC | 885022025749 | | Unit Count | 2.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 2 year warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** QNAP - **Color:** Diskless - **Compatible Devices:** Desktop, Laptop - **Connectivity Technology:** USB - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 2000 GB - **Hard Disk Description:** Diskless - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA - **Installation Type:** External Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** LED Light ## Images ![QNAP TR-002-A-US 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with Hardware RAID (Diskless) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71RgCuJAB3S.jpg) ![QNAP TR-002-A-US 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with Hardware RAID (Diskless) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/716Bm+f6C7S.jpg) ![QNAP TR-002-A-US 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with Hardware RAID (Diskless) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71E9JYcMsaL.jpg) ![QNAP TR-002-A-US 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with Hardware RAID (Diskless) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/718RE-Ix6qL.jpg) ![QNAP TR-002-A-US 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with Hardware RAID (Diskless) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71D2dBR8iKL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How many 4tb disks does tr-004-44r-us include?** A: None. It's the RAID controller and enclosure only. you buy the disks separately in the size of your choosing. I recommend that you use one of the following models: WD Red, WD Gold , WD Purple, Seagate Ironwolf, or Seagate Skyhawk. These drives are made for use in RAID arrays, and will give you far fewer issues with the array loosing sync and having to rebuild. I'm using WD Red drives in a RAID 5 configuration in mine and love them. I've had the array up and running for almost a year and have never had any problems at all. Make sure to use 4 drives of the same size, make, and model for best performance and reliability. **Q: Is it possible to password protect this device?** A: Not native to the device. It is just an external USB drive array. It can be managed from a QNAP NAS and you can password protect data from within the app, but you cannot password protect the actual drive itself. **Q: I can leave this turn on 24/7 like any other nas like synology units? note: i know this is a das not a nas** A: I don't have this model, but yes to your answer. You can leave it on 24/7/365 if you want. whatever you have it connected to will control it and put it in sleep mode when not in use. **Q: 1. Can I plug this into my pc to expand its storage? 2. Can I use this with a c to usb adapter as my pc does not have a c slot** A: 1. Yes. You might/probably need to download their management software 2. Don't need an adapter because the PC connection is via a common USB type A plug. The "C" end plugs into the device. It's kind of short though. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hardware Based RAID 1 *by R***N on February 5, 2024* This enclosure worked for WD16tb drives in raid 1 array. Easy to setup, flip dip switches to raid 1, insert drives power up format for OS. tested removing a single drive putting in a toaster and it was read just fine with all data there. Erased drive and reinserted in enclosure it automatically started rebuilding array. The only negative I have is when the array is degraded the enclosure beeps very loudly 3 times every 5 minutes, there is no control to shut it off or silence it. Even tho their raid software is not necessary I highly recommend installing it for more visibility (for instance will give you % complete while rebuilding array). It also allows you to upgrade firmware on the enclosure, read logs, etc... The enclosure also has hardware raid support chips onboard so it offloads some of the work from the CPU. I previously used a major mfg pre-built raid DAS units, but this is better because the disks can be read directly without enclosure encrypting disks limiting them to only being used in that specific enclosure. it was also cheaper to buy disks and this enclosure than their pre-built models. πŸ‘ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Super sensitive to USB cable, TR-002 is great, TR-004 is a dog *by M***O on October 8, 2024* I've now tried the TR-002 and TR-004. They are much different in their performance: **TR-002 Review** I did some initial speed trials using two identical Seagate EXOS drives in RAID 0 (striped) mode. I used Amorphous Disk Mark on a Mac to measure speeds. The cable that came with the enclosure gave different results depending on which orientation I inserted the USB-C side of the cable into the enclosure. Read speeds were the same for both orientations (~350 MB/sec), but write speeds were 20 MB/s in one orientation and 300 MB/s in the other. This same cable gave 500+ MB/s read and write speeds in either orientation when attached to a Samsung T5 SSD. I got similar results for a few other cables, and finally came across a cable in my inventory that gave consistent high read and write speeds in either orientation on the USB-C side of the cable. There was nothing special about that cable. Bottom line is that as other people have said, this enclosure is very finicky about which USB cable is used. Cable issues aside, its a gets-the-job-done kind of enclosure. Its mostly plastic, but seems solid. Its a tool-free enclosure. QNAP has Mac, PC, and mobile apps to manage the enclosure, including the ability to update the enclosure firmware. I give the TR-004 4.5 stars. **TR-004** This thing is advertised as USB-C 3.2 gen 2 with 10 gbps speeds, but it does not operate at this speed. It only operates at 5 gbps = 625 MB/s. This seems ok, but then the next issue is that the controller is only SATA II which operates at max 3 gbps = 375 MB/s. Still not horrible. However, in practice, it doesn't do better than 250 MB/s no matter what drive configuration. A single drive does the best at 250 MB/s R/W. Everything else is slower. RAID0 with 2 drives gives a few MB/s slower, and RAID0 with 4 drives tops out at 225 MB/s. So amazingly 4-drive RAID0 is obviously slower than a single drive configuration. What's worse is that the TR-004 in RAID10 with 4 drives is super slow - only 110 MB/S R/W for large files. In comparison, my TR-002 with the same brand/model/size drives does 400 MB/s R/W for large files in RAID0. What a disappointment for the TR-004. I don't understand how QNAP flubs something like this. Sending it back for a refund. I give the TR-004 1 star. ### ⭐ Dead on arrival *by B***M on May 24, 2026* Dead on arrival. I originally bought the 4-bay TR-004, and it arrived completely dead. I returned it and ordered the 2-bay TR-002, only to experience the exact same failure right out of the box. The enclosure simply refuses to establish a USB connection. The USB light stays completely unlit, and it is not recognized by any computer. I extensively tested this across 4 different machines, including my HP EliteDesk, 2 laptops, and a Mac, using multiple cables. The computers never even register a handshake. To make sure I was not crazy, I pulled my hard drives out and plugged them into a basic Sabrent docking station, and they work perfectly fine. I even tried a hardware master reset on the QNAP unit, but the internal controller would not even boot up to register the command. Running into the exact same hardware lockout across two completely different models points to a serious quality control issue. Save yourself the time and look at a different brand, because I am sending this straight back for a refund. ## Frequently Bought Together - QNAP TR-002-A-US 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with Hardware RAID (Diskless) - Western Digital 2TB WD Red Pro NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD2002FFSX - Seagate IronWolf 4TB NAS Internal Hard Drive CMR 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 5400 RPM 64MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage Rescue Services (ST4000VNZ06/006) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ph/products/530147829-qnap-tr-002-a-us-2-bay-usb-type-c](https://www.desertcart.ph/products/530147829-qnap-tr-002-a-us-2-bay-usb-type-c) --- *Product available on Desertcart Philippines* *Store origin: PH* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*