TL-D1600S JBOD storage enclosure means that you can back up & expand your QNAP NAS, Windows & Ubuntu computers & servers. The TL-D1600S features sixteen 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s drive bays & 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 & backup tasks. High-performing TL SATA JBOD The TL SATA JBOD supports multi-lane SATA 6 Gb/s transfer, & 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 & Management The TL-D1600S provides software-controlled storage configuration for greater management flexibility. You can configure RAID & monitor JBOD enclosure & 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 know You can connect your TL-D1600S to Windows & Ubuntu computers through SFF-8088 (or SFF-8644) high-speed cable & use built-in utility to manage RAID configuration. Intelligently Monitor JBOD Enclosure Status on PC & Servers with QNAP JBOD Manager The QNAP JBOD Manager is a desktop utility for monitoring the TL-D1600S on Windows & Ubuntu computers. You can quickly obtain the disk statuses, JBOD information & health, view fan rotation speed, & check for firmware version updates. All device events are recorded, & will send desktop notifications when a system alert occurs. Flexibly Expand Connectivity with QXP PCIe Cards Install 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 & flexible storage expansion. Versatile usage scenarios to meet storage expansion needs The TL-D1600S meets many storage expansion requirements for the home & office. Below is a list of potential application scenarios: Scenario 1: Expand your NAS capacity The TL-D1600S provides an alternative method for users to expand their NAS storage capacity. By connecting the TL-D1600S to their NAS & using Storage & Snapshots Manager in QTS or QTS hero, users can easily configure & manage their storage expansion. The TL-D1600S supports a variety of QNAP NAS storage & file management functions, allowing users to build storage pools, finding files with Qsirch, & organizing files with Qfiling. Scenario 2: External storage for your NAS You can use the TL-D1600S 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 & 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 & manage your TL-D1600S & use hard drive S.M.A.R.T. & Notification Center to check disk status anytime & anywhere. Scenario 3: Expand the storage space of your Windows & Ubuntu computers You can use your TL-D1600S to expand the storage space of Windows & Ubuntu computers. You can set up the RAID configuration of your TL-D1600S to further secure data protection. Moreover, you can also use the single disk mode & format with ex FAT file system for more convenient access & sharing of files between Windows & Ubuntu computers. Scenario 4: Third-party hardware RAID card for advanced protection You can install third-party hardware RAID cards on your TL-D1600S for advanced hardware RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 50, & RAID 60 protection & use Windows utility software to manage your TL-D1600S. TL-D1600S Offers Better Performance Than Other USB (Universal Serial Bus) & e SATA JBOD Solutions The TL-D1600S features SFF-8088 (or SFF-8644) connectivity & multiple SATA 6 Gb/s bays. This provides better sequential read performance & faster data transfer speeds than existing USB (Universal Serial Bus) & e SATA expansion enclosures, while also being a more economical option compared to a QNAP REXP SAS enclosure.