TL-R1220Sep-RP
Enterprise-grade SAS 12Gb/s storage expansion supporting multipath routing and daisy chaining
For NAS
The TL-R1220Sep-RP SAS 12Gb/s storage expansion enclosure is designed for expanding the storage space of your QTS or QuTS 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 DataBolt™ bandwidth optimization technology, the TL-R1220Sep-RP consolidates 6Gb/s infrastructure into 12Gb/s. With four mini SAS HD SFF-8644 Wide Ports, the TL-R1220Sep-RP delivers up to 192Gbps transfer speed when connected to a single host. When connected to a QTS/QuTS hero NAS that supports multipath routing, the TL-R1220Sep-RP can achieve smoother data transmission and continuous system operation.
Note: The QNAP NAS requires QTS 4.5.1 / QuTS hero h4.5.1 (or later) with SAS ports or with a QXP PCIe SAS storage expansion card installed.
| Supported NAS System | DataBolt Bandwidth Optimization | Multipath Routing |
| Expand the storage space of a QTS/QuTS hero NAS, supports up to 3.4PB raw capacity by daisy-chaining up to 16 expansion enclosures. | Combine two 6Gb/s connections into one 12 Gb/s data stream to achieve faster speed with existing 6Gb/s infrastructure. | Ensure smooth data transmission and continuous operation by using the TL-R1220Sep-RP with a NAS that supports multipath routing. |
| Storage Management | Remote Files Transfer | Easy Installation & Storage |
| Manage the storage space and settings of the TL-R1220Sep-RP with Storage & Snapshot Manager on the host NAS. | Conserve network bandwidth and performance by using the TL-R1220Sep-RP to transfer huge files from one device to another. | With a short-depth design, the TL-R1220Sep-RP is suitable for universal deployment. |
Achieve up to 96Gb/s with link aggregation
The TL-R1220Sep-RP is powered by a low-power 28nm SAS35x28R SAS Expander and supports 12/6 Gb/s SAS/SATA drives. Also, it has four 12 Gb/s SAS 3.0 (x4 Lane) SFF-8644 SAS Wide Ports. By connecting the TL-R1220Sep-RP to the host NAS and daisy-chaining multiple JBODs with two wide ports configured with link aggregation, the solution delivers up to 96Gb/s transfer speed.
Learn More: SAS Storage Expansion Card
Ultimate performance for enterprise applications
96 Gb/s
40 Gb/s
10 Gb/s
Supports SAS DataBolt™ technology, delivers 12Gb/s speed using existing 6Gb/s infrastructure
Featuring Broadcom® SAS DataBolt™ bandwidth optimization technology, the TL-R1220Sep-RP features an intelligent data buffer for transferring data to drives at speeds that match the performance of the host NAS. Whether the TL-R1220Sep-RP uses 12Gb/s or 6Gb/s drives, the NAS host will transfer data to the TL-R1220Sep-RP at 12Gb/s, allowing you benefit from high-speed 12Gb/s SAS transmission with existing 6Gb/s infrastructure.
Note: The QNAP host NAS requires QTS 4.5.1 / QuTS hero h4.5.1 (or later) with SAS ports or with a QXP PCIe a PCIe SAS storage expansion card installed.
Short-depth design Can be installed in standard server racks or small AV cabinets
(2U, H 88.65 x W 482.2 x D 423.8 mm)
Connect up to 16 JBODs, support up to 3.4PB raw capacity
The TL-R1220Sep-RP has four 12 Gb/s SAS 3.0 (x4 Lane) SFF-8644 SAS Wide Ports. Up to sixteen TL-R1220Sep-RP can be daisy-chained to achieve a raw capacity of up to 3.4PB.
Note:
1. Use the CAB-SAS10M-8644-8088 12Gb/s to 6Gb/s external cable to connect to SAS NAS / REXP expansion enclosures and 6 Gb/s SAS HBA.
2. The host NAS requires one QXP-1620S-B3616W SAS card to daisy chain sixteen JBODs with single path routing. Using multipath routing with link aggregation enabled, the host NAS with one QXP-1620S-B3616W SAS card can daisy chain four JBODs; the host NAS with two QXP-1620S-B3616W SAS cards can daisy chain eight JBODs.
Multipath routing to ensure continuous system operations
By daisy chaining the TL-R1220Sep-RP, data transmission loads can be balanced with multipath routing to achieve high availability. If one route fails, another transmission route can be used to access the data and ensure continuous system operations. The TL-R1220Sep-RP also features a redundant power supply to ensure system uptime.
Note: Multipath routing requires a host NAS with QTS 4.5.1 / QuTS hero h4.5.1 (or later).
Flexible daisy chaining modes
By daisy-chaining your NAS to multiple TL SAS JBODs and REXP SAS JBODs, you can take advantage of multipath routing and link aggregation to benefit from higher transfer speeds and system availability.
Learn More: REXP SAS JBOD
Storage Management
By using Storage & Snapshot Manager on the host NAS, you can configure and manage the TL-R1220Sep-RP’s storage space by setting RAID groups, storage pools and snapshots, or configuring the JBOD as the storage volume of host NAS, allowing you to easily expand NAS storage to accommodate massive data or backup files. You can also configure and manage the TL-R1220Sep-RP via the Console Port.
Note: To achieve better performance, it is recommended to create storage volumes physically located within the same NAS or expansion enclosure, rather than creating storage volumes across the NAS or expansion enclosure.
Speed up remote file transfers with JBOD migration
Moving many small files or a single large data file over a network can be time-consuming and negatively impact network performance. By setting up the RAID configuration on the TL-R1220Sep-RP, you can use it to move files to another computer or NAS. Simply save the files to the TL-R1220Sep-RP, connect it to the destination device, and then copy the files over.
Note: When using software RAID configuration, the TL-R1220Sep-RP migration only supports hosts that use the same operating system.
Applicable PCIe SAS storage expansion card
| Model |
QXP-1620S-B3616W |
QXP-820S-B3408 |
SAS-12G2E (EOL) |
| SAS controller | Broadcom SAS3616W Tri-mode | Broadcom SAS3408 Tri-mode | Broadcom SAS3008 |
| Ports | 4 Wide Ports (each port contains 4 12Gb/s SAS signals) | 2 Wide Ports (each port contains 4 12Gb/s SAS signals) | 2 Wide Ports (each port contains 4 12Gb/s SAS signals) |
| Interface | PCIe Gen 3 x16 | PCIe Gen 3 x8 | PCIe Gen 3 x8 |
Learn more: SAS expansion cards
Get the best SAS cables for your work environment
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| CAB-SAS05M-8644 | CAB-SAS10M-8644 | CAB-SAS20M-8644 | CAB-SAS30M-8644 | |
| Length | 0.5m (included in the package) | 1m | 2m | 3m |
Standard 5-year warranty
The TL-R1220Sep-RP is backed by a 5-year warranty at no extra cost. This premier warranty demonstrates QNAP’s dedication to your essential business needs for continuous operations and non-interrupted services.
For PC/Server
SAS 12Gb/s storage expansion for Windows® servers, supporting multipath routing, SAS Zoning, and daisy chaining
The TL-R1220Sep-RP SAS 12Gb/s storage expansion enclosure is designed for expanding the storage space of Windows® servers. You can daisy-chain multiple JBODs via high-speed Mini SAS HD cables for flexible storage expansion to meet the requirements of virtualization applications and storing huge data. Featuring Broadcom® SAS DataBolt™ bandwidth optimization technology, the TL-R1220Sep-RP consolidates 6Gb/s infrastructure into 12Gb/s; SAS Zoning technology divides one TL-R1220Sep-RP to into dedicated storage zones for four host servers. When connected to a Windows server that supports multipath routing, the TL-R1220Sep-RP can achieve smoother data transmission and continuous system operation. The TL-R1220Sep-RP also supports Windows S2D (Storage Spaces Direct) failover cluster that combines storage, compute, and networking for centralized management.
| Supported Server | DataBolt Bandwidth Optimization | Multipath Routing |
| Certified with Windows Server 2019; can be daisy-chained to flexibly expand the storage spaces of Windows servers. | Combine two 6Gb/s connections into one 12 Gb/s data stream to achieve faster speed with existing 6Gb/s infrastructure. | Ensure smooth data transmission and continuous operations by using the TL-R1220Sep-RP with a server that supports multipath routing (Multipath I/O, MPIO). |
| Storage Management | SAS Zoning | Easy Installation & Storage |
| Windows users can manage the storage space and settings of the TL-R1220Sep-RP with the QNAP JBOD Manager app. | With the QNAP JBOD Manager app, the storage space of the TL-R1220Sep-RP can be divided into four zones. Different host servers can only access a single zone through different Wide Ports. | With a short-depth design, the TL-R1220Sep-RP is suitable for universal deployment. |
Achieve up to 96Gb/s with link aggregation
The TL-R1220Sep-RP uses a low-power 28nm SAS35x28R SAS Expander and supports 12/6 Gb/s SAS/SATA drives. It also has four 12 Gb/s SAS 3.0 (x4 Lane) SFF-8644 SAS Wide Ports. By connecting the TL-R1220Sep-RP to a host Windows server that supports multipath routing (Multipath I/O, MPIO) and daisy-chaining multiple JBODs with two wide ports configured with link aggregation, up to 96Gb/s transfer speeds can be achieved.
Ultimate performance for enterprise applications
96 Gb/s
40 Gb/s
10 Gb/s
Supports SAS DataBolt™ technology, delivers 12Gb/s using existing 6Gb/s infrastructure
Featuring Broadcom® SAS DataBolt™ bandwidth optimization technology, the TL-R1220Sep-RP uses an intelligent data buffer for transferring data to drives at speeds that match the performance of the host Windows server. Whether the TL-R1220Sep-RP uses 12Gb/s or 6Gb/s drives, the host server will transfer data to the TL-R1220Sep-RP at 12Gb/s, allowing you benefit from high-speed 12Gb/s SAS transmission with existing 6Gb/s infrastructure.
Note: The Windows® server requires a compatible Broadcom® SAS HBA PCIe expansion card.
Short-depth design Can be installed in standard server racks or small AV cabinets
(2U, H 88.65 x W 482.2 x D 423.8 mm)
Flexibly connect multiple JBODs
The TL-R1220Sep-RP has four 12 Gb/s SAS 3.0 (x4 Lane) SFF-8644 SAS Wide Ports that connect to the Windows® server. It can be daisy-chained to connect multiple JBODs.
Note:
1. Use the CAB-SAS10M-8644-8088 12Gb/s to 6Gb/s external cable to connect to SAS REXP expansion enclosures and 6 Gb/s SAS HBA.
2. The maximum total storage capacity will vary based the limitations of the Windows server.
Multipath routing to ensure continuous system operations
By daisy chaining the TL-R1220Sep-RP, data transmission loads can be balanced with multipath routing (Multipath I/O, MPIO) to achieve high availability. If one route fails, another route can be used to access the data and ensure continuous system operations. The TL-R1220Sep-RP also features a redundant power supply to ensure continual operations.
Flexible daisy chaining
A Windows® server with a SAS hardware RAID card can be connected to multiple TL SAS JBODs to provide the server with high-capacity storage space. Multiple Windows® servers can individually connect to a single TL SAS JBOD and be configured into a S2D (Storage Space Direct) failover cluster, which is ideal for virtualization application storage. Coupled with multipath routing (Multipath I/O, MPIO) and link aggregation, you can benefit from higher transfer speeds and system availability.
One JBOD for 4 servers with SAS zoning technology
The TL-R1220Sep-RP supports SAS zoning technology, allowing you to divide the TL-R1220Sep-RP into four zones with the QNAP JBOD Manager app. This allows the TL-R1220Sep-RP to serve as storage expansion for up to four Windows servers. When connected through different Wide ports of the TL-R1220Sep-RP, you can only access to a single zone, ensuring higher data security.
Learn More: QNAP JBOD Manager
Exclusive drive monitoring tool for Windows® servers
The QNAP JBOD Manager features a user-friendly interface, allowing you to intuitively manage the TL-R1220Sep-RP. In addition to operating status information, you can also see the topology of the connected device, configure SAS zoning settings, and manage the firmware of all connected TL-R1220Sep-RP.
Note:
1. The QNAP JBOD Manager app for SAS JBOD supports Windows Server 2012 R2, 2016 and 2019. The SAS HBA installed on the Windows Server must also support the same Windows Server version to ensure QNAP JBOD Manager can recognize the server.
2. Windows server with Broadcom SAS RAID card installed cannot be shown in the QNAP JBOD Manager’s Connection Topology due to the expansion card’s limitations.
Learn More: QNAP JBOD Manager
Supports command-line interface
You can connect your computer to the TL-R1220Sep-RP via the Console Port, and use your command line interface (CLI) to configure the TL-R1220Sep-RP (for example: set SAS Zoning to eight zones).
Note: A password is required to use the CLI. The default password is 00000000 (eight zeros).
Learn More: How to set up JBOD through the CLI interface
Compatible PCIe SAS expansion cards
| Brand | Broadcom® | |||||
| Model | SAS 9300-8e | SAS 9305-16e | SAS 9380-8i8e | SAS 9400-8e | SAS 9500-8e | SAS 9580-8i8e |
| Controller | SAS3008 | SAS3216 | SAS3316 | SAS3408 | SAS3808 | SAS3916 |
| Ports | 2 x4 SFF-8644 | 4 x4 SFF-8644 | 2 x4 SFF-8643 2 x4 SFF-8644 | 2 x4 SFF-8644 | 2 x4 SFF-8644 | 2 x8 SFF-8645 2 x4 SFF-8644 |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s | SAS 12Gb/s | SAS 12Gb/s | SAS 12Gb/s | SAS 12Gb/s | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Hardware RAID | Not supported | Not supported | Supported | Not supported | Not supported | Supported |
Note: The TL-R1220Sep-RP currently does not support Microsemi PCIe SAS cards.
Get the best SAS cables for your work environment
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| CAB-SAS05M-8644 | CAB-SAS10M-8644 | CAB-SAS20M-8644 | CAB-SAS30M-8644 | |
| Length | 0.5m (included in the package) | 1m | 2m | 3m |
Extend hardware warranty up to 5 years
The TL-R1220Sep-RP is backed by a 5-year warranty at no extra cost. This premier warranty demonstrates QNAP’s dedication to your essential business needs for continuous operations and non-interrupted services.
