--- product_id: 530147829 title: "TR-002-A-US 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with Hardware RAID (Diskless)" brand: "qnap" price: "€ 317.38" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 category: "Qnap" url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/530147829-tr-002-a-us-2-bay-usb-type-c-direct store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Supports 2 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA drives USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity Hardware RAID 0,1, JBOD support TR-002-A-US 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with Hardware RAID (Diskless) **Brand:** qnap **Price:** € 317.38 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Unlock storage power with QNAP TR-002 — your RAID-ready, plug-and-play capacity game-changer! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TR-002-A-US 2 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with Hardware RAID (Diskless) by qnap - **How much does it cost?** € 317.38 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/530147829-tr-002-a-us-2-bay-usb-type-c-direct) ## 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 - • **Lock & Secure:** Lockable drive bays keep your valuable data physically protected, adding peace of mind to your setup. - • **Dual-Bay Versatility:** Accommodates up to two SATA drives (2.5" or 3.5") for flexible capacity and performance options. - • **Universal Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows, macOS, and Linux—because your workflow deserves no limits. - • **Rock-Solid Data Protection:** Hardware RAID modes (0, 1, JBOD) ensure your data stays safe and accessible without taxing your CPU. - • **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. 👍 Review: Great empty 2-bay RAID enclosure - I had a hell of a time trying to find an empty 2-bay RAID enclosure that wasn’t already pre-loaded with hard drives (I already had two hard drives, just needed an enclosure), or a NAS. This one fit the bill. It’s reasonably priced and doesn’t come with hard drives (if you have your own drives). The software is pretty easy to use, and setup was quick. Once you set it up, it pretty much runs seamlessly in the background. Couple reasons to knock it a star: 1) It’s not the fastest. I’ve found it to be a little slow when it has to read/write continuously. B) It’s got these little easy-mount rails, but they’re these flimsy plastic things, and I’m not sure if I fully trust them to be sturdy ## 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 | #131 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 | 4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars (43) | | 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 | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Weight | 2.22 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | QNAP | | Media Speed | 937.5 to 1000 MB/s | | Model Name | TR-002-A-US | | Model Number | TR-002-A-US | | Number of Items | 1 | | 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 ![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) ## 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. 👍 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great empty 2-bay RAID enclosure *by A***B on December 2, 2025* I had a hell of a time trying to find an empty 2-bay RAID enclosure that wasn’t already pre-loaded with hard drives (I already had two hard drives, just needed an enclosure), or a NAS. This one fit the bill. It’s reasonably priced and doesn’t come with hard drives (if you have your own drives). The software is pretty easy to use, and setup was quick. Once you set it up, it pretty much runs seamlessly in the background. Couple reasons to knock it a star: 1) It’s not the fastest. I’ve found it to be a little slow when it has to read/write continuously. B) It’s got these little easy-mount rails, but they’re these flimsy plastic things, and I’m not sure if I fully trust them to be sturdy ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works well with Linux *by R***. on December 4, 2023* Reviewing QNAP TR-002 for Linux/Ubuntu (Kubuntu) Setup: Installed two 4TB drives, preset mode to raid1, followed instructions, and two beeps after Set button, it was ready for setup. Ran partitionmanager, formatted it as ext4, with mount-point /backup, which took only a few minutes Test: Copied a few hundred MB files. Removed first harddrive, copy/pasted some more files, read/write was fine with only one drive in bay. Re-inserted the drive (after a few minutes (recommended)), and raid started rebuilding. That took several hours, was completed sometime overnight. Issues: Unmounts randomly after some time, even though computer is not suspended/sleeping. Fix: google GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT usbcore.autosuspend=-1 Nice to have: Would be nice to have some basic software for Linux, which provides status information, such as raid rebuild time. ## 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? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/530147829-tr-002-a-us-2-bay-usb-type-c-direct](https://www.desertcart.it/products/530147829-tr-002-a-us-2-bay-usb-type-c-direct) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*