QNAP QDA-A2AR 3.5-inch SATA to dual 2.5-inch SATA drive adapter

QNAP QDA-A2AR 3.5 SATA to Dual 2.5 SATA Adapter

Name: QNAP QDA-A2AR 3.5 SATA to Dual 2.5 SATA Adapter
Brand: QNAP
SKU: QDA-A2AR
Price: 85.09 USD
Availability: InStock

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MPN: QDA-A2AR

UPC: 885022017393

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Key Features

QNAP MPN QDA-A2AR
3.5-inch SATA to dual 2.5-inch SATA adapter
Supports two 2.5-inch SATA drives in one 3.5-inch bay
Designed for SATA storage environments
Storage array accessory form factor
Single-bay conversion architecture

Turn unused 3.5-inch SATA space into denser 2.5-inch storage with the QNAP QDA-A2AR drive adapter. Designed for environments that want to introduce SSDs or smaller SATA drives without a full platform refresh, it gives infrastructure teams a practical path to increase drive density inside compatible QNAP storage systems. This adapter is a strong fit when you need to preserve investment in an existing chassis while improving storage flexibility. By mapping one 3.5-inch SATA location to two 2.5-inch SATA drives, it supports more granular capacity planning and can help separate workloads across multiple drives. That matters in mixed-use arrays where performance tiers, replacement cycles, and budget discipline all have to align. For procurement teams, the value is straightforward: keep the enclosure, expand the options. For architects, it means more placement choices for SSDs or smaller SATA media without introducing a new array footprint. The result is a cleaner upgrade path for systems that still have useful life left in the rack.

Ideal For

Add two 2.5-inch SATA SSDs to a system with available 3.5-inch bays
Modernize legacy storage enclosures without a full array replacement
Increase drive count in space-constrained rack deployments
Separate workloads across smaller SATA drives for more flexible tiering

Why This Product

1Converts one 3.5-inch bay into two 2.5-inch drive positions
2Preserves existing chassis investment
3Supports denser SATA storage layouts
4Targets QNAP storage environments

General

Mpn	QDA-A2AR
Array Type	Drive adapter
Brand Name	QNAP

Storage

Storage Interface

SATA

Expansion

Drive Bays	1
Max Drives Supported	2
Drive Bay Form Factor	3.5-inch

Storage Array

Total Storage Capacity	Supports two 2.5-inch SATA drives per adapter
Storage Array Form Factor	3.5-inch to dual 2.5-inch

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Documentation

User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the QNAP QDA-A2AR do?▾

It converts one 3.5-inch SATA bay into two 2.5-inch SATA drive positions.

Can it help with SSD upgrades?▾

Yes. It provides a practical way to place two 2.5-inch SATA SSDs in a single 3.5-inch bay.

Does it replace the need for a new storage chassis?▾

Not necessarily. It is designed to extend the value of compatible existing systems by increasing drive flexibility.

How many drives can it support?▾

One adapter supports up to two 2.5-inch SATA drives.