QNAP 2.5" Drive Tray for 3-Bay NAS Systems

Overview

The QNAP TRAY-25-NK-BLK03 is a 2.5 inch drive tray designed to fit laptop-sized hard drives or solid state drives into the 3.5 inch bays of QNAP three-bay NAS systems. It provides a secure and durable mounting solution that aligns the smaller drives with the NAS backplane, ensuring seamless detection and operation as if they were full-size 3.5 inch drives. This tray is compatible with models like the TS-328, TS-332X, TS-351, and TS-364, making it a practical choice for expanding or customizing storage in home labs, small offices, or creative studios.

Key features

• Allows installation of 2.5 inch HDDs or SSDs in 3.5 inch drive bays, maximizing existing NAS slots
• Metal frame with an unfinished surface provides sturdy and reliable support for installed drives
• Under mount design keeps drives properly aligned with the NAS backplane for consistent connectivity
• Compatible with multiple QNAP three-bay NAS models, following the TRAY-35-NK-BLK05 standard for easy integration
• Enables flexible storage configurations, including adding SSD cache tiers or migrating laptop drives without adapters

Key specs

• Drive size supported: 2.5 inch HDD or SSD
• Bay size compatibility: 3.5 inch NAS drive bays
• Material: Metal frame with unfinished surface
• Mounting style: Under mount for alignment with NAS backplane
• Compatible NAS models: QNAP TS-328, TS-332X, TS-351, TS-364
• Standard compliance: TRAY-35-NK-BLK05

Compatibility and practical use

This drive tray is ideal for users who want to expand their QNAP NAS storage using 2.5 inch drives without sacrificing existing 3.5 inch bays. It fits seamlessly into supported QNAP models, allowing for straightforward upgrades or replacements. Whether you need to add faster SSDs for caching or migrate data from laptop drives, this tray offers a reliable and space-efficient solution that integrates smoothly with your NAS setup.