# QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP JBOD | 16-Bay | 3U Short-Depth Rackmount | PCIe Gen 3 x8 64Gb/s | Redundant PSU | Active Fan Cooling | 5 Years Warranty # **QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP JBOD | 16-Bay | 3U Short-Depth Rackmount | PCIe Gen 3 x8 64Gb/s | Redundant PSU | Active Fan Cooling | 5 Years Warranty** * * * ## **Product Description** The **QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP** is an enterprise-grade **16-Bay PCIe JBOD storage expansion enclosure** with a **3U short-depth rackmount design**. It is designed specifically to expand the storage capacity of compatible **QNAP QTS and QuTS hero NAS systems** using high-speed **PCIe Gen 3 x8 connectivity**. It features **16 hot-swappable drive bays** supporting compatible **3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA SSDs**. With **PCIe Gen 3 x8 architecture**, the TL-R1600PES-RP can provide up to **64Gb/s data transfer speed** in supported configurations. The enclosure supports **JBOD cascading, NAS storage pool expansion, host-based power management, active cooling, and dual 550W redundant power supplies**. It is designed for large-scale backup, virtualization, surveillance, multimedia and enterprise data storage. Available from **Suntronix, a QNAP Dealer & Partner in Chennai**, serving customers across **Chennai, Tamil Nadu and India**. * * * ## **About This Product** The **QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP is a storage expansion enclosure and not a standalone NAS**. It connects to a compatible QNAP NAS using dedicated PCIe expansion cards and SFF-8644 cables. The 16-bay architecture provides substantial storage expansion using cost-effective, high-capacity SATA drives. In supported configurations, up to **12 expansion enclosures** can be connected, supporting up to **192 hard drives** and up to **2.9PB capacity for compatible QuTS hero NAS systems**. Actual expansion support depends on the host NAS and configuration. **Suntronix is a QNAP Dealer & Partner in Chennai**, offering QNAP NAS and enterprise storage solutions across **Tamil Nadu and India**. * * * ## **Key Features** - **16-Bay PCIe JBOD** - **3U Short-Depth Rackmount** - **PCIe Gen 3 x8** - **Up to 64Gb/s Speed** - **16 x Hot-Swappable Bays** - **SATA HDD and SSD Support** - **SFF-8644 Connectivity** - **JBOD Cascading** - **NAS Storage Pool Expansion** - **Up to 12 JBOD Units** - **Up to 192 Drives** - **Up to 2.9PB Expansion** - **Host-Based Power Management** - **Active Fan Cooling – Not Fanless** - **3 x 80mm Fans** - **Dual 550W Redundant PSU** - **5 Years Warranty** * * * ## **16-Bay High-Capacity Storage Expansion** The **QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP** provides **16 hot-swappable drive bays** for expanding the storage capacity of compatible QNAP NAS systems. It supports high-capacity SATA HDDs and SATA SSDs for flexible business and enterprise storage deployment. Available from **Suntronix, a QNAP Dealer & Partner in Chennai**, serving businesses across **Chennai, Tamil Nadu and India**. * * * ## **PCIe Gen 3 x8 Connectivity up to 64Gb/s** The enclosure uses **PCIe Gen 3 x8 connectivity** and can deliver up to **64Gb/s data transfer speed** in supported configurations. Compatible QNAP PCIe expansion cards and SFF-8644 cables provide direct high-speed connectivity to the host NAS. * * * ## **Petabyte-Scale Storage Expansion** The TL-R1600PES-RP supports cascading multiple compatible expansion enclosures. Supported configurations can connect up to **12 JBOD units with 192 hard drives**, expanding compatible QuTS hero NAS systems to up to **2.9PB capacity**. * * * ## **Expand Existing NAS Storage Pools** A new RAID group created on the TL-R1600PES-RP can be added to an existing storage pool on a compatible host NAS. This allows storage capacity to be expanded without rebuilding the existing RAID configuration. * * * ## **3U Short-Depth Rackmount Design** The **QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP** features a **3U short-depth rackmount chassis** measuring **131.3 × 432.4 × 370.85 mm**. The compact rack depth makes it suitable for compatible 19-inch server rack deployments. * * * ## **Host-Based Power Management** The enclosure supports **host-based power management**, allowing the power operation of the TL-R1600PES-RP to be linked with the compatible QNAP NAS. This simplifies storage expansion management for IT environments. * * * ## **Active Cooling and Redundant Power** The **QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP is not fanless**. It features **3 x 80mm active cooling fans** with smart fan control. It also includes **dual 550W redundant power supplies** to support reliable operation and service continuity. * * * ## **Ideal Applications** - **QNAP NAS Storage Expansion** - **16-Bay PCIe JBOD** - **3U Rackmount Storage** - **Enterprise Storage Expansion** - **Petabyte-Scale Storage** - **Centralized Backup** - **Large File Storage** - **Virtual Machine Backup** - **Virtualization Storage** - **Container Storage** - **Surveillance Storage** - **Media Production Storage** - **Archive Storage** - **Research Data Storage** - **High-Capacity Business Storage** * * * ## **Why Buy from Suntronix?** With over **25 years of industry experience**, **Suntronix provides genuine IT, storage, networking and business technology solutions**. As a **QNAP Dealer & Partner in Chennai**, Suntronix helps customers select suitable QNAP NAS and JBOD expansion solutions based on storage capacity, PCIe connectivity, scalability, rack space, redundancy and performance requirements. Suntronix serves customers across **Chennai, Tamil Nadu and India**. ## Details - **Price:** 535000.0 INR - **Vendor:** QNAP - **Type:** NETWORK STORAGE ## Variants | Variant | Price | Available | |---------|-------|-----------| | Default Title | 535000.00 INR | In stock | ## Images - A black 1U rack-mount server storage array with 16 drive bays arranged in four rows of four, shown against a plain white background. - Teal rectangular object with ribbed texture on a white background - Server rack with multiple hard drive bays on a white background - Server rack with fans and connectivity ports on a white background - A silver and black server power supply module with blue connector cables on the left side, shown against a plain white background. - A silver metal server chassis or enclosure panel with pre-drilled screw holes and a black mounting bracket on the left side, shown against a plain white background. ## Additional Information - **Warranty:** **5 Years Manufacturer Warranty** - **Type:** 16-Bay - 3U ### FAQ 1 **Q: What is the QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP?** **A:** The QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP is a **16-Bay PCIe JBOD storage expansion enclosure with a 3U short-depth rackmount design**. It expands compatible QNAP QTS and QuTS hero NAS systems and is not a standalone NAS. ### FAQ 2 **Q: What is the maximum speed of the TL-R1600PES-RP?** **A:** The enclosure uses **PCIe Gen 3 x8 connectivity** and supports up to **64Gb/s data transfer speed**, depending on the compatible host NAS, PCIe expansion card and installed storage. ### FAQ 3 **Q: How much storage can the TL-R1600PES-RP expand?** **A:** Supported configurations can connect up to **12 expansion units and 192 hard drives**, providing up to **2.9PB capacity for compatible QuTS hero NAS systems**. ### FAQ 4 **Q: Is the QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP fanless?** **A:** No. The **TL-R1600PES-RP is not fanless**. It uses **3 x 80mm active cooling fans** and includes **dual 550W redundant power supplies**. ### FAQ 5 **Q: Where can I buy the QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP in Chennai?** **A:** Buy the genuine QNAP TL-R1600PES-RP from **Suntronix, a QNAP Dealer & Partner in Chennai**, serving customers across **Chennai, Tamil Nadu and India**. ### SPECIFICATION #### **Brand** QNAP #### **Model** TL-R1600PES-RP #### **Product Type** 16-Bay PCIe JBOD Storage Expansion Enclosure #### **Form Factor** **3U Short-Depth Rackmount** #### **JBOD Connection Interface** PCIe #### **PCIe Interface** PCIe Gen 3 x8 #### **Maximum Data Transfer Speed** Up to **64Gb/s** Actual transfer speed depends on the host NAS PCIe slot, expansion card, installed drives and system configuration. #### **Drive Bays** 16 x 3.5-inch Hot-Swappable Drive Bays #### **Maximum Drive Support** 16 x Compatible HDDs or SSDs #### **Drive Compatibility** Compatible with: - **3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s HDDs** - **3.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s HDDs** - **2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s SSDs** - **2.5-inch SATA 3Gb/s SSDs** The enclosure is supplied **without hard drives**. Only one disk type, HDD or SSD, can be used within the same RAID group. #### **Hot-Swappable Drives** Yes #### **Host Interface** 2 x SFF-8644 1x2 Ports #### **Port Configuration** 1 x Input and 1 x Output for compatible JBOD cascading. #### **Compatible Expansion Cards** Compatible QNAP PCIe JBOD expansion cards include: - **QXP-3X8PES – PCIe Gen 3 x8** - **QXP-3X4PES – PCIe Gen 3 x4** Compatibility depends on the host NAS and supported configuration. #### **Supported Cables** Compatible QNAP PCIe JBOD cables include: - **CAB-PCIE10M-8644-8X** - **CAB-PCIE10M-8644-4X** #### **Supported NAS Systems** Compatible QNAP NAS systems running supported: - **QTS** - **QuTS hero** The host NAS requires supported OS versions, compatible PCIe expansion hardware and, for some models, required BIOS updates. #### **Storage Pool Expansion** Yes Existing NAS storage pools can be expanded by adding a RAID group from the TL-R1600PES-RP without rebuilding the existing RAID configuration. #### **JBOD Cascading** Yes #### **Maximum Number of Expansion Units** Up to **12 compatible JBOD expansion enclosures** in supported configurations. #### **Maximum Number of Drives** Up to **192 hard drives** with twelve 16-bay expansion units. #### **Maximum Storage Capacity** Up to **2.9PB for compatible QuTS hero NAS systems**. QNAP also specifies a supported maximum pool size of **308TB for compatible QTS NAS systems**. Actual capacity depends on the host NAS, operating system, installed drives and configuration. #### **RAID Support** RAID is managed through the compatible host QNAP NAS. The TL-R1600PES-RP is a JBOD expansion enclosure and does not operate independently as a standalone NAS. #### **Snapshot Support** Supported through compatible QNAP NAS storage management and QTS or QuTS hero configurations. #### **Management** Managed through: - **QNAP QTS** - **QNAP QuTS hero** - **Storage & Snapshots Manager** Supported management features include disk S.M.A.R.T. information, enclosure identification, drive location and smart fan control. #### **Host-Based Power Management** Yes The power on/off status of the TL-R1600PES-RP can be linked with the compatible host QNAP NAS. #### **LED Indicators** **Front Panel:** - HDD 1–16 - Power - Status - Link - Fan Error **Rear Panel:** - Connector Status - Enclosure ID #### **Buttons** Power #### **Cooling** **Active Fan Cooling – Not Fanless** #### **Cooling Fans** 3 x 80mm, 12VDC Fans #### **System Warning** Buzzer #### **Power Supply** 2 x 550W Power Supply Units #### **Redundant PSU** Yes #### **Input Voltage** 100–240V AC #### **Power Consumption – HDD Sleep Mode** 52.3W #### **Power Consumption – Typical Operation** 95W Tested with drives fully populated. Actual power consumption varies depending on installed drives and workload. #### **Dimensions** 131.3 × 432.4 × 370.85 mm Height × Width × Depth #### **Weight** 11.56 kg Net #### **Operating Temperature** 0°C to 40°C #### **Storage Temperature** -20°C to 70°C #### **Operating Humidity** 5% to 95% RH Non-Condensing --- > Source: [Suntronix](https://suntronix.net/products/qnap-tl-r1600pes-rp-16-bay-3u-pcie-jbod-dealer-partner-chennai) > Updated: 2026-08-27