Expand the storage space of a QTS/ Qu TS hero NAS, supports up to 3.4PB raw capacity by daisy-chaining up to 16 expansion enclosures. Combine multiple 6 Gb/s transmissions into 12 Gb/s data streams to achieve faster speed with existing 6 Gb/s infrastructure. Ensure smooth data transmission & continuous operation by using the TL-R1220 Sep-RP with a NAS that supports multipath routing. Manage the storage space & settings of the TL-R1220 Sep-RP with Storage & Snapshot Manager on the host NAS. Conserve network bandwidth & performance by using the TL-R1220 Sep-RP to transfer huge files from one device to another. With a short-depth design, the TL-R1220 Sep-RP is suitable for universal deployment. The TL-R1220 Sep-RP SAS 12 Gb/s storage expansion enclosure is designed for expanding the storage space of your QTS or Qu TS hero NAS. Up to sixteen expansion enclosures can be daisy-chained via high-speed mini SAS HD cables to support up to 3.4PB raw capacity, ideal for archiving/backing up virtualization applications, surveillance recordings, large data, or multimedia. Featuring Broadcom SAS Data Bolt™ bandwidth optimization technology, the TL-R1220 Sep-RP consolidates 6 Gb/s infrastructure into 12 Gb/s. When connected to a QTS/ Qu TS hero NAS that supports multipath routing, the TL-R1220 Sep-RP can achieve smoother data transmission & continuous system operation.