QNAP Dual 2.5" to 3.5" SATA Drive Adapter with RAID

The QNAP QDA-A2AR is a drive adapter that lets you install two 2.5-inch SATA hard drives or solid-state drives into a single 3.5-inch drive bay. This makes it easy to upgrade or expand your storage without needing extra space inside your PC, workstation, or NAS device. It supports multiple RAID configurations including RAID 0 for speed, RAID 1 for data redundancy, JBOD for combining drives, and Individual mode if you want to use each drive separately.

Designed to work with SATA III 6 Gb/s interfaces, the adapter supports drives up to 9.5mm in height, covering most standard 2.5-inch drives. It’s compatible with Windows, Linux, and QNAP NAS systems, and requires no additional software or drivers for installation, so you can set it up quickly and easily. For Windows users, the QNAP External RAID Manager utility provides a convenient way to monitor the RAID status and drive health, helping you keep your data safe and your system running smoothly.

This adapter is especially useful if you want to add SSD caching to speed up your system, improve data transfer rates, or create flexible storage setups without replacing your existing hardware. Whether you’re a professional managing large files or a home user looking to optimize storage, the QNAP QDA-A2AR offers a practical and reliable solution.

Highlights:

• Supports two 2.5-inch SATA drives in a single 3.5-inch bay
• Offers RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, and Individual drive modes
• Compatible with SATA III 6 Gb/s for fast data transfer
• No additional software or drivers needed for installation
• Works with Windows, Linux, and QNAP NAS devices
• Supports 2.5-inch drives up to 9.5mm in height