{"product_id":"qnap-tr-004u-4bay-rackmount-das-uae","title":"QNAP TR-004U 4-Bay | QNAP TR-004U 4 Bay Rackmount USB 3.2 Gen 1 RAID Expansion Enclosure, 2.5\" \u0026 3.5\" Hard Drive Compatible, 100W Open-Frame Power Supply | TR-004U  | Free Warranty 2-3 Years | amasouq.ae","description":"\u003ch1\u003eQNAP TR-004U – 4-Bay USB RAID Expansion Enclosure for NAS \u0026amp; Servers  | Free Warranty 2-3 Years | amasouq.ae\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eQNAP TR-004U\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact rackmount direct-attached storage (DAS) enclosure designed to expand your QNAP NAS, PC, or server storage. Featuring 4 hot-swappable SATA drive bays and USB 3.2 Gen 1 connectivity, it supports hardware RAID configurations for reliable data protection and flexible storage management. Ideal for backup, file sharing, and storage expansion in small business and IT environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"style-scope ytd-watch-metadata\"\u003eYour Data Your Control Your QNAP NAS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EaEm0REy2aM\" title=\"QNAP Introduction\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EaEm0REy2aM\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"5tyu0w\" data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e🟦 \u003cstrong data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eQNAP TR-004U\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"135\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1qibxir\" data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"157\"\u003e🔹 Processor (CPU)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"178\"\u003e❌ \u003cstrong data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"345\"\u003e👉 The \u003cstrong data-start=\"187\" data-end=\"228\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eQNAP TR-004U\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e does \u003cstrong data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eNOT include a CPU\u003c\/strong\u003e, because it is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"333\"\u003edirect-attached storage (DAS) \/ RAID expansion enclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a NAS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"360\"\u003e📌 Key Point:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fteidh\" data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eNo internal processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1badrgv\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eAll RAID and data handling are managed by:\n\u003cul data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"492\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11l2iit\" data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"457\"\u003eConnected QNAP NAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ic9k0r\" data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"492\"\u003eWindows \/ Mac \/ Linux system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"497\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1dljo7w\" data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"516\"\u003e🔹 Memory (RAM)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"537\"\u003e❌ \u003cstrong data-start=\"519\" data-end=\"537\"\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"539\" data-end=\"580\"\u003e👉 This device does not have RAM because:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"668\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1n7ikar\" data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"620\"\u003eIt does not run an operating system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k8p1un\" data-start=\"621\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eIt acts purely as external storage hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"673\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1cn7tr3\" data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e🔹 Storage (Drive Bays)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w1txrj\" data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"785\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"718\"\u003eDrive Bays:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 × 3.5” \/ 2.5” SATA 6Gb\/s \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hcq3ak\" data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"812\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eHot-swappable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1em2oij\" data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"845\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"833\"\u003eDrive Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e HDD \u0026amp; SSD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e👉 RAID Support (Hardware + Software modes):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4e8uiq\" data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eIndividual Mode\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r0ez0r\" data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eJBOD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ojjz46\" data-start=\"921\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eRAID 0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"lvmst3\" data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eRAID 1 \/ RAID 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xev4hq\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003eRAID 5 \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003e📌 Advantage:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fcuy3i\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1079\"\u003eFlexible RAID configuration using DIP switches or software\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1787pdq\" data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e🔹 RAID Control System\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5rbdn9\" data-start=\"1111\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eHardware RAID:\u003c\/strong\u003e Via DIP switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"k880cs\" data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1153\" data-end=\"1171\"\u003eSoftware RAID:\u003c\/strong\u003e Via QNAP NAS or QNAP External RAID Manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e👉 Benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g1d2gn\" data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1262\"\u003eEasy setup without NAS load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16ln2gw\" data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eFlexible control depending on usage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1307\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1xhuwzn\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e🔹 Connectivity (Host Interface)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"531erv\" data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1423\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1360\"\u003eInterface:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-C) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"l89jco\" data-start=\"1424\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1426\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 5Gbps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1pu88cg\" data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1463\"\u003eCable:\u003c\/strong\u003e USB-C to USB-A\/C supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e👉 Key Benefit:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rd2wtj\" data-start=\"1510\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003ePlug-and-play compatibility with:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g704sa\" data-start=\"1548\" data-end=\"1560\"\u003eQNAP NAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ch3z3r\" data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1574\"\u003eWindows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"abhzkr\" data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003emacOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"126o4xa\" data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eLinux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"eqkapl\" data-start=\"1605\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003e🔹 Performance Overview\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dd3qmd\" data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003eTypical RAID 5 performance:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1p7oinj\" data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003e~239 MB\/s Read\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ntdadt\" data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1741\"\u003e~224 MB\/s Write \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e📌 Note:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8i1i62\" data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003ePerformance depends on:\n\u003cul data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11vjw6l\" data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1795\"\u003eHost system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xix7qm\" data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eRAID type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mjngw\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eDrives used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1w7c2es\" data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e🔹 System Role (Important)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e👉 This is NOT a NAS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eIt is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y805rs\" data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1929\"\u003e✔ DAS (Direct-Attached Storage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10a157c\" data-start=\"1930\" data-end=\"1950\"\u003e✔ RAID enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"z5lxmi\" data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e✔ Storage expansion unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003e❌ Not supported:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tlcd52\" data-start=\"1998\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eApps installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"193n9uj\" data-start=\"2020\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003eIndependent operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gdk0fy\" data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2077\"\u003eNetwork access without host\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1oa45u0\" data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e🔹 Use Case Flexibility\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dl7afz\" data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003eExpand NAS storage capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8t3gpu\" data-start=\"2142\" data-end=\"2169\"\u003eExternal backup storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pj4231\" data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2198\"\u003eServer storage expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"24ad0\" data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2269\"\u003eCross-platform file transfer \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"7qvr0p\" data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003e🔹 Ports \u0026amp; Physical Design\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1141idk\" data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2321\"\u003eUSB Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 × USB Type-C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1unt4eg\" data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2341\" data-end=\"2357\"\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1U Rackmount (short-depth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q050d1\" data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2427\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eDrive Trays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lockable for safety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"owheql\" data-start=\"2428\" data-end=\"2464\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2442\"\u003eCooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in fan system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1220pyd\" data-start=\"2471\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003e🔹 Power \u0026amp; Hardware\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2og8jz\" data-start=\"2493\" data-end=\"2527\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2495\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal PSU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vaxmc9\" data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003eCooling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Active cooling (rack optimized)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w6ao07\" data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003eRack Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19-inch rack (optional rail kit) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2677\" data-end=\"2680\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"emd186\" data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2701\"\u003e🔹 Key Highlights\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vfna35\" data-start=\"2702\" data-end=\"2735\"\u003e4-bay rackmount DAS enclosure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"2ow11b\" data-start=\"2736\" data-end=\"2777\"\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 1 high-speed connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8fbeun\" data-start=\"2778\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eHardware RAID + software RAID flexibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xsh67e\" data-start=\"2824\" data-end=\"2856\"\u003eCross-platform compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1712b3q\" data-start=\"2857\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003eIdeal for NAS expansion and backup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1uxcote\" data-start=\"2896\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eCompact 1U rack design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"fzq0gh\" data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2948\"\u003e🎯 Best Use Cases\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"3108\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1eoxlap\" data-start=\"2949\" data-end=\"2985\"\u003eSmall business storage expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1to4ai4\" data-start=\"2986\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003eBackup \u0026amp; disaster recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4cx01j\" data-start=\"3017\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003eRack-mounted NAS extension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"161pykp\" data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003eServer storage scaling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ttvpf3\" data-start=\"3075\" data-end=\"3108\"\u003eData transfer between systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3110\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-section-id=\"1lxd8kj\" data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3122\"\u003e❓ FAQ\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"12cspxq\" data-start=\"3124\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003e1. Does TR-004U have CPU or RAM?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3213\"\u003e❌ No. It is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3175\" data-end=\"3201\"\u003estorage enclosure only\u003c\/strong\u003e, not a NAS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3215\" data-end=\"3218\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"172gkgk\" data-start=\"3220\" data-end=\"3260\"\u003e2. Can I use it as a standalone NAS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3291\"\u003e❌ No. It must be connected to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16vwivo\" data-start=\"3292\" data-end=\"3299\"\u003eNAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j4aocb\" data-start=\"3300\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003ePC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"d15619\" data-start=\"3307\" data-end=\"3317\"\u003eServer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3319\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1on1bcl\" data-start=\"3324\" data-end=\"3352\"\u003e3. Does it support RAID?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3353\" data-end=\"3359\"\u003e✔ Yes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18d5tzp\" data-start=\"3360\" data-end=\"3404\"\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD, Individual modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3406\" data-end=\"3409\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ybk13f\" data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3459\"\u003e4. Is RAID hardware-based or software-based?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3460\" data-end=\"3477\"\u003e✔ Both supported:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3541\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j4zhu8\" data-start=\"3478\" data-end=\"3510\"\u003eHardware RAID (DIP switches)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v57xae\" data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3541\"\u003eSoftware RAID (via NAS\/PC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3543\" data-end=\"3546\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13xu9r3\" data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3585\"\u003e5. Can I install apps on TR-004U?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3586\" data-end=\"3619\"\u003e❌ No, it has no OS or app system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3624\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5cy779\" data-start=\"3626\" data-end=\"3667\"\u003e6. Is it compatible with all systems?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3674\"\u003e✔ Yes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"g704sa\" data-start=\"3675\" data-end=\"3687\"\u003eQNAP NAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ch3z3r\" data-start=\"3688\" data-end=\"3699\"\u003eWindows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"abhzkr\" data-start=\"3700\" data-end=\"3709\"\u003emacOS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"126o4xa\" data-start=\"3710\" data-end=\"3719\"\u003eLinux\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3721\" data-end=\"3724\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"126stze\" data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3768\"\u003e7. Can it expand NAS storage directly?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3780\"\u003e✔ Yes, but:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3873\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"zp8b0v\" data-start=\"3781\" data-end=\"3826\"\u003eWorks as \u003cstrong data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3824\"\u003eseparate storage pool\/volume\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1spq53s\" data-start=\"3827\" data-end=\"3873\"\u003eCannot merge into existing RAID inside NAS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3875\" data-end=\"3878\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"6b7w2t\" data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"3925\"\u003e8. 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