QNAP TL-R1200C-RP Rackmount high-capacity 12-Bay JBOD storage enclosure with redundant power, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

The QNAP TL-R1200C-RP is a high-capacity 12-bay rackmount JBOD storage expansion enclosure designed to provide cost-effective storage growth for QNAP NAS systems, Windows PCs, Linux servers, and enterprise environments. Featuring twelve SATA 6Gb/s drive bays and high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity, the TL-R1200C-RP delivers reliable, flexible, and scalable storage expansion without the complexity and cost of traditional SAN or SAS-based solutions.

Designed for businesses managing rapidly growing datasets, backups, surveillance recordings, virtual machines, and archival storage, the TL-R1200C-RP supports up to twelve 3.5-inch SATA hard drives or 2.5-inch SATA SSDs. With USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity providing up to 10Gbps transfer speeds and support for UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol), users benefit from fast file transfers and efficient storage expansion across a range of deployment scenarios.

The TL-R1200C-RP integrates seamlessly with compatible QNAP NAS systems through QTS or QuTS hero, allowing administrators to create dedicated storage pools, volumes, and snapshots while monitoring drive health and enclosure status from a single management interface. Windows and Ubuntu users can leverage the QNAP JBOD Manager utility to configure, monitor, and manage the enclosure with ease.

Built for business continuity, the enclosure features dual 250W redundant power supplies, ensuring maximum uptime and reducing the risk of service disruption. Its 2U rackmount design makes it ideal for data centres, server rooms, and enterprise environments requiring large-scale, dependable storage expansion.

Whether expanding a QNAP NAS, creating a large-capacity backup repository, or providing additional storage for servers and workstations, the TL-R1200C-RP delivers enterprise-grade reliability, flexibility, and performance in a cost-effective storage expansion platform.

For NAS

The rackmount TL-R1200C-RP JBOD storage enclosure allows you to back up and expand your QNAP NAS, computers (supports Windows and Mac), and servers. The TL-R1200C-RP features twelve 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive bays with USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C connectivity to provide a fast and smooth expansion solution.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity* provides up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds. The port can support USB Type-A to Type-C connection or Thunderbolt 3 Type-C connection using different cables.

*The package includes one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C to Type-A cable. Maximum 1M USB cable is recommended.

Provides high capacity and affordability, making it an excellent backup solution for QNAP NAS.

250W redundant power supply to ensure maximum system uptime.

Notes:
1. TL-R1200C-RP only supports devices with USB 3.2 Gen 1 (or above) port.
2. QNAP recommends following the standard procedure to connect or disconnect the TL-R1200C-RP. For more information, please see the TL-R1200C-RP user manual.
3. The TL-R1200C-RP 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 TL-R1200C-RP.
4. The TL-R1200C-RP only supports QNAP NAS running on QTS 4.4.2 (or above) or QuTS hero operating system.
5. The TL-R1200C-RP doesn’t support ASM1142 USB controller IC based USB ports and PCIe expansion cards (e.g. QNAP USB-U31A2P01 expansion card)
6. Users can purchase the optional RAIL-B02 rail kit to deploy the TL-R1200C-RP in a 19-inch rack following the ANSI/EIA-RS-310-D standard.

For PC/Server

With twelve 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive bays and USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C connectivity, the TL-R1200C-RP JBOD storage enclosure provides huge storage potential for home and business users to back up and expand their Windows®, Mac®, or Ubuntu® computers.

With twelve 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive bays, the TL-R1200C-RP can potentially store up to 216 TB (12 bay*18TB) raw capacity.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C* provides up to 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds. A USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C to Type-A cable is provided if your computer lacks a USB Type-C port.

*Using cables over 1M long is not recommended.

Supports USB Attached SCSI Protocol (UASP) to provide fast file sharing and intensive data transfer.

Easily expand your PC storage by connecting the TL-R1200C-RP to your PC and configuring a RAID level.

Manage the RAID configuration using your OS or choose single-disk mode to flexibly expand your PC storage.

250W redundant power supply to ensure maximum system uptime.

Notes:
1. The TL-R1200C-RP does not support cross-platform file sharing after a RAID level is configured.
2. The TL-R1200C-RP only supports USB 3.2 Gen1 (or later). USB 2.0 is not supported.
3. QNAP strongly recommends following standard procedures for attaching/removing USB devices to Windows®, Mac®, or Ubuntu® computers.

Key Features

• 12-bay 2U rackmount JBOD storage expansion enclosure
• Supports 3.5-inch SATA HDDs and 2.5-inch SATA HDDs/SSDs
• High-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C connectivity (10Gbps)
• SATA 6Gb/s drive interface
• Dual 250W redundant power supplies for maximum uptime
• Compatible with QNAP NAS, Windows, Ubuntu, and Linux environments
• Supports storage pools, volumes, snapshots, and advanced NAS storage functions when connected to compatible QNAP NAS systems
• UASP support for enhanced transfer performance
• QNAP JBOD Manager software for Windows and Ubuntu monitoring and management
• Cost-effective alternative to SAS expansion solutions
• Ideal for backup, archive, surveillance, and large-scale data storage applications

Ideal For

• Expanding QNAP NAS storage capacity
• Backup and disaster recovery repositories
• Video surveillance storage expansion
• Virtual machine and container storage
• File archiving and long-term retention
• Windows and Linux server storage expansion
• Large-scale business and enterprise data growth

Technical Specifications

Package Contents

• QNAP TL-R1200C-RP JBOD Expansion Enclosure
• 2 x Power Cords
• USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
• USB Cable Clip
• Drive Mounting Screws
• Quick Installation Guide