QNAP TL-D800S 8-Bay SATA JBOD

TL-D800S JBOD storage enclosure allows you to back up and expand your QNAP NAS, Windows and Ubuntu computers and servers. The TL-D800S features eight 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive bays and comes with a QXP PCIe card for connecting the enclosure using a SFF-8088 (or SFF-8644) cable. It provides reliable read/write performance for smooth storage and backup tasks.High-performing TL SATA JBODThe TL SATA JBOD supports multi-lane SATA 6Gb/s transfer, and each SATA lane directly connects to a single SATA drive to help improve performance. With the 1-1 high-speed channel, the TL SATA JBOD delivers excellent transfer performance.Flexible Storage Configuration and ManagementThe TL-D800S provides software-controlled storage configuration for greater management flexibility. You can configure RAID and monitor JBOD enclosure and disk health with Storage & Snapshots when connected to a QTS or QTS hero NAS, or with the QNAP JBOD Manager utility when connected to a computer.What you need to knowYou can connect your TL-D800S to Windows and Ubuntu computers through SFF-8088 (or SFF-8644) high-speed cable and use built-in utility to manage RAID configuration.Intelligently Monitor JBOD Enclosure Status on PC and Servers with QNAP JBOD ManagerThe QNAP JBOD Manager is a desktop utility for monitoring the TL-D800S on Windows and Ubuntu computers. You can quickly obtain the disk statuses, JBOD information and health, view fan rotation speed, and check for firmware version updates. All device events are recorded, and will send desktop notifications when a system alert occurs.Flexibly Expand Connectivity with QXP PCIe CardsInstall an exclusive QXP PCIe card onto your QNAP NAS, Windows or Ubuntu PC to connect the JBOD enclosure via SFF-8088 (or SFF-8644) cable , for easy and flexible storage expansion.Versatile usage scenarios to meet storage expansion needsThe TL-D800S meets many storage expansion requirements for the home and office. Below is a list of potential application scenarios:Scenario 1: Expand your NAS capacityThe TL-D800S provides an alternative method for users to expand their NAS storage capacity. By connecting the TL-D800S to their NAS and using Storage & Snapshots Manager in QTS or QTS hero, users can easily configure and manage their storage expansion. The TL-D800S supports a variety of QNAP NAS storage and file management functions, allowing users to build storage pools, finding files with Qsirch, and organizing files with Qfiling.Scenario 2: External storage for your NASYou can use the TL-D800S to expand your NAS storage. You can select disks to create storage pools for expanding your NAS capacity, or you can treat each disk as an individual external storage space and use it as a removable drive for greater flexibility. Regardless of the mode you use, you can always use Storage & Snapshots Manager in QTS or QTS hero to set up and manage your TL-D800S and use hard drive S.M.A.R.T. and Notification Center to check disk status anytime and anywhere.Scenario 3: Expand the storage space of your Windows and Ubuntu computersYou can use your TL-D800S to expand the storage space of Windows and Ubuntu computers. You can set up the RAID configuration of your TL-D800S to further secure data protection. Moreover, you can also use the single disk mode and format with exFAT file system for more convenient access and sharing of files between Windows and Ubuntu computers.Scenario 4: Third-party hardware RAID card for advanced protectionYou can install third-party hardware RAID cards on your TL-D800S for advanced hardware RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, and RAID 60 protection and use Windows® utility software to manage your TL-D800S.TL-D800S Offers Better Performance Than Other USB and eSATA JBOD SolutionsThe TL-D800S features SFF-8088 (or SFF-8644) connectivity and multiple SATA 6Gb/s bays. This provides better sequential read performance and faster data transfer speeds than existing USB and eSATA expansion enclosures, while also being a more economical option compared to a QNAP REXP SAS enclosure.

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