--- product_id: 115897988 title: "QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless)" brand: "qnap" price: "€ 535.31" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Qnap" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/115897988-qnap-tr-004-4-bay-usb-type-c-direct-attached store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # USB Type-C 5Gbps speed Lockable drive bays Hardware RAID 0/1/5/JBOD QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless) **Brand:** qnap **Price:** € 535.31 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Elevate your storage game with QNAP TR-004 β€” power, speed, and security in one sleek package! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless) by qnap - **How much does it cost?** € 535.31 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/115897988-qnap-tr-004-4-bay-usb-type-c-direct-attached) ## 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€’ **Secure & Sleek Design:** Lockable metal drive bays ensure your drives stay safe and your workspace stays professional and clutter-free. - β€’ **Plug-and-Play Simplicity:** Quick setup with included USB Type-C to Type-A cable and power adapterβ€”get up and running in minutes, no fuss. - β€’ **Robust Hardware RAID Support:** Choose RAID 0, 1, 5, or JBOD to tailor your data protection and performance needs without relying on host machines. - β€’ **Expandable NAS Storage Powerhouse:** Instantly boost your QNAP NAS capacity or use as a standalone DAS for flexible, scalable storage solutions. - β€’ **Seamless Multi-Platform Compatibility:** Effortlessly connect with Windows, macOS, and Linux via USB Type-C for universal workflow integration. ## Overview The QNAP TR-004 is a versatile 4-bay direct-attached storage enclosure featuring USB Type-C connectivity at 5Gbps, hardware RAID support (RAID 0,1,5, JBOD), and lockable drive bays. Designed for Windows, macOS, and Linux, it expands NAS capacity or serves as standalone external storage, delivering fast, secure, and scalable data management for professionals seeking reliable, high-performance storage solutions. ## Description The product is multiple voltage compatible, that voltage arrange is 100-240V Review: Easy setup and does the job! - Easy to setup. Speed is like a normal hard drive and I have it connected via usbc to my Mac Mini 4 as a shared drive on a 2.5Gbit lan. Not that noisy. I like that fact it is a standalone RAID 5 not dependant on the host machine. For editing I copy the files from the archive first to an SSD or across the network to my laptop. 1GB video takes about 8 seconds to copy across. Review: Great investment - This product gives you the best of both words. Right now I am using a couple of old disk from my old desktop and fast extra storage for my laptop when I dock it. In the future I can use it if I every need to add extra disks to my QNAP NAS, which is media server for the whole house. ## Features - Direct-attached storage device via USB Type-C for Windows, macOS and Linux - Use the TR-004 as external storage for NAS backup - Expand the capacity of your QNAP NAS - 4 x 3.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s (Diskless) - Hardware RAID supports RAID 0, 1, 5, JBOD, and individual disks - Includes a USB Type-C to Type-A connector cable - Lockable drive Bays. NOTE : The TR-004 does not support the following: the TS-128, TS-228, TS-131, TS-231, TS-431, TS-431U, and NAS models that cannot be updated to QTS 4.3.6 (or later). The TR-004 can only be used as an individual storage pool or volume on the NAS. Its storage pool/volume cannot be combined into the connected NAS. NAS applications cannot be installed on the TR-004. Drives can only be migrated from one TR-004 to another TR-004. The files and data stored on drives moved to/from a NAS (or another device) will not be recognized. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07K4RC7X9 | | Best Sellers Rank | 71,169 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 48 in Network Attached Storage (NAS) Devices | | Box Contents | AC power adapter x 1, Drive tray keys x 2, Power Cord x 1, Quick Installation Guide (QIG), Screws for 2. | | Brand | QNAP | | Brand Name | QNAP | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 1 | | Color | black | | Compatible Devices | Laptop, Desktop, QNAP NAS Server (except TS-128, TS-228, TS-131, TS-231, TS-431, TS-431U and models that cannot be updated to QTS 4.3.6 or later) | | Connectivity technology | USB | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 620 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 5 Gigabits Per Second | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Form Factor | 4 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure Direct Attached Storage (DAS) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00885022016358 | | Hard Disk Description | DAS (comes unpopulated) | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Raid | | Hard disk description | DAS (comes unpopulated) | | Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard disk interface | Raid | | Hardware Connectivity | USB 3.0 | | Hardware Platform | Mac | | Installation Type | External Hard Drive | | Item Type Name | QNAP TR-004 4-Bay USB Type-C Hardware RAID Enclosure/ DAS | | Item Weight | 4.08 Pounds | | Manufacturer | QNAP | | Manufacturer Part Number | TR-004 | | Media Speed | 375 MB/s | | Model Name | TR-004 | | Model Number | TR-004-US | | Network Connectivity Technology | USB | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Features | Compact, Fast Speed | | Read Speed | 6 Gigabytes Per Second | | Special feature | Compact, Fast Speed | | Specific Uses For Product | business, personal | | UPC | 885022016358 | | Unit Count | 4.0 count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** QNAP - **Colour:** black - **Connectivity technology:** USB - **Hard disk description:** DAS (comes unpopulated) - **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard disk interface:** Raid - **Installation type:** External Hard Drive - **Special feature:** Compact, Fast Speed - **Specific uses for product:** business, personal ## Images ![QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/713pY9rMeYS.jpg) ![QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Oz+VSufTL.jpg) ![QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71y7a-V+MkL.jpg) ![QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71xNUGkmhiL.jpg) ![QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41FQ-uehygL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Replaced 4x2tb drives with 4x 4 tb drives one by one while in raid 5, i expected the tr004 to recognize extra space on last replacement. not. so how?** A: RAID does not work like that. When you create an ARRAY, the configuration is written to a configuration file that is either stored on the drives/array or whatever software RAID file you are using. Even in Enterprise Storage, this is how it works. Swapping out to a larger drive will not increase your disk space. You would need to backup your data, then wipe and create a new ARRAY. **Q: How large of a hd tb size is it compatible with?** A: I've got 4x WD Red Pro 20TB - WD201KFGX running in mine just had to upgrade the firmware to v1.2 (anything lower won't work). Just put in a single drive that's less than that size, plug into your machine, and run the "QNAP External Raid manager" utility to update the firmware (all on their support site). **Q: can it connect directly to router without pc ?** A: I connected it to my PC first, formatted the 4-drives in raid 10 (NTFS) (using hardware switches, NOT software), created the folders I wanted in it, then connected it to my ASUS router which has inputs for USB storage devices, and all of my computers in the house can "see" the raid and use it for storage. **Q: Can i set this up for raid 1 with 2 drives and jbod/single with the other 2 drives?** A: I think the question is implying can you set this unit up with two concurrent RAID volumes. A) A RAID 1 set with drives in slot 1 & 2 and concurrently B) a JBOD set with drives in slot 3 & 4. Based on DIP switches, no. It would need multiple sets of dip switches to accomplish this and it appears there is only one set of switches on the chassis. By software, it is a possibility if the management software is slick enough to support this. It would come down to what QNAP provided in the software management console. As I don't have one of these yet, I can't confirm. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy setup and does the job! *by D***N on 24 October 2025* Easy to setup. Speed is like a normal hard drive and I have it connected via usbc to my Mac Mini 4 as a shared drive on a 2.5Gbit lan. Not that noisy. I like that fact it is a standalone RAID 5 not dependant on the host machine. For editing I copy the files from the archive first to an SSD or across the network to my laptop. 1GB video takes about 8 seconds to copy across. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great investment *by M***H on 6 November 2020* This product gives you the best of both words. Right now I am using a couple of old disk from my old desktop and fast extra storage for my laptop when I dock it. In the future I can use it if I every need to add extra disks to my QNAP NAS, which is media server for the whole house. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Solid but rather slow DAS with expansion issues. *by H***N on 21 September 2025* it's rather slow, great for backup but if you want to use it as some media center storage it's probably better to look for something with better connectivity - it has only 5Gbps single interface. One big disappointment is if you want to expand for instance 3 disk RAID 5 setup to 4 disks it has to be rebuild completely from scratch which means you need to store content somewhere else, add disk and rebuild then copy back. Apart of that it's quite solid piece of hardware. ## Frequently Bought Together - QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB Type-C Direct Attached Storage (DAS) with hardware RAID (Diskless) - 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) - Western Digital 2TB WD Red Pro NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD - 7200 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD2002FFSX --- ## 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.be/products/115897988-qnap-tr-004-4-bay-usb-type-c-direct-attached](https://www.desertcart.be/products/115897988-qnap-tr-004-4-bay-usb-type-c-direct-attached) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-09-10*