QNAP TR-004-44WD-US 4 Bay DAS (USB Type-C) with 12TB Storage Capacity, Preconfigured RAID 5 WD Red Plus HDD Bundle

The QNAP TR-004-44WD-US 4 Bay DAS USB Type-C with 12TB pre-configured RAID 5 WD Red Plus HDD Bundle has received mixed feedback from customers. There are compatibility issues when replacing drives, with one user expressing disappointment that the device did not recognize the extra space after upgrading all drives. However, others have successfully upgraded the firmware to utilize larger drive sizes. It is versatile in terms of drive configuration and can be set up in various RAID modes, satisfying different user needs. It offers high speed, comparable to an SSD on USB 3.0, when operated with 7200 rpm drives in RAID 10. It's also compatible with connecting to a router, enabling multiple devices to access the RAID for storage. However, it seems that the device needs to be connected to a PC or another QNAP device, and using a USB network card directly doesn't appear to be a viable option. Overall, this product offers good versatility in drive configuration and RAID options and provides strong speed performance when used with higher-speed drives in certain RAID configurations. However, there are limitations to connectivity options that potential buyers need to be aware of. **