QNAP HD Tray for 2.5" (6.35cm) & 3.5" (8.89cm) HDD (Black)

Overview

The QNAP SP-TS-TRAY-BLACK is a hard drive tray designed to securely hold a single 2.5 inch or 3.5 inch SATA hard drive, providing a reliable way to add or replace drives in compatible QNAP storage systems. It aligns the drive with a SATA 6.0 Gb/s backplane connection, ensuring you get the full transfer speed without the need for extra cables. This tray fits proprietary bays in various QNAP NAS and expansion units, making it a practical choice for IT administrators, home lab enthusiasts, and content creators who need to maintain or expand their storage arrays efficiently.

Key features

• Supports both 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA hard drives, offering flexibility for different storage needs
• Designed to fit QNAP TS, TVS, UX, and TL Series proprietary bays, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices
• Direct SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface alignment maximizes drive performance by eliminating cable interference
• Precise fit reduces vibration and stabilizes the drive during continuous operation, enhancing reliability
• Front panel key lock provides physical security to prevent unauthorized removal or tampering in shared environments

Key specs

• Drive compatibility: 2.5 inch and 3.5 inch SATA hard drives
• Interface: SATA 6.0 Gb/s backplane connection
• Compatible models: QNAP TS Series (e.g., TS-431U, TS-x53U), TVS-x71U, UX-800P, TR-004U, and other proprietary bays
• Color: Black
• Security: Front key lock for physical drive protection

Compatibility and practical use

This tray is tailored for QNAP NAS and expansion units that use proprietary drive bays, making it an essential component for maintaining or upgrading storage in these systems. It works well in environments such as shared rack rooms, classrooms, and open-plan offices where physical security and drive stability are important. Whether you are replacing a failed disk in a surveillance recorder, expanding a small business file server, or setting up a remote office backup, this tray simplifies the process and ensures your drives are securely mounted and ready for operation.