The Areca ARC-8050T3U-4A is a compact 4-bay desktop RAID enclosure equipped with four 20TB enterprise drives for 80TB total capacity.
It supports Thunderbolt 3 at 40Gbps and USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, powered by an 800MHz single-core SAS ROC processor with 1GB DDR3-800 cache.
Hardware RAID levels include 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk, and JBOD for reliable data protection and high-performance workflows.
Original price was: £ 3,900.00.£ 3,199.95Current price is: £ 3,199.95. | £ 3,839.94 inc VAT
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All our Areca RAIDs ship pre-configured & tested (RAID5 or RAID6, for Mac or PC). Please allow us 1-2 days to do this for you for free.
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– The UK’s Areca RAID Experts!The Areca ARC-8050T3U-4A provides high-capacity, hardware-accelerated RAID storage in a portable 4-bay desktop form factor.
It delivers 80TB of enterprise-grade storage using four pre-installed 20TB 7200rpm drives, ideal for video editing, data archiving, and professional workflows requiring fast Thunderbolt 3 access.
The enclosure features two Thunderbolt 3 ports supporting 40Gbps speeds for host connection and daisy-chaining up to five additional units.
A full-size DisplayPort 1.4 enables 8K 30Hz video output, while USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility allows use with non-Thunderbolt systems.
An 800MHz single-core SAS ROC processor manages RAID operations independently of the host CPU.
1GB DDR3-800 on-board cache ensures smooth multitasking, with support for video-optimized settings.
It accommodates up to four 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch 6Gb/s SAS/SATA drives.
A single 2700rpm cooling fan maintains optimal temperatures in demanding environments.
An external 150W power supply supports reliable operation.
Dimensions measure 4.84 x 6.51 x 9.11 inches (123 x 165.6 x 232 mm), weighing 8.0 lbs (3.6 kg).
Setup occurs via Thunderbolt, LAN port, or LCD panel, with features like hard drive firmware updates and intelligent power on/off for data integrity.
It fully supports Apple M1 silicon Macs and includes a 1m active Thunderbolt 3 cable.
| Form Factor | Desktop 4-Bay Tower |
| Host Connection | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps USB-C), 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB Compatibility | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) |
| Drive Bays | 4 x 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch |
| Drive Interface | 6Gb/s SAS / SATA HDDs / SSDs |
| Total Capacity | 80TB (4 x 20TB Enterprise Drives, 7200rpm) |
| I/O Processor | Single-Core 800MHz SAS ROC |
| On-Board Cache | 1GB DDR3-800 SDRAM |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Expansion Port | N/A |
| Cooling | 1 x 2700rpm Fan |
| Power Supply | External 150W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.84 x 6.51 x 9.11 in (123 x 165.6 x 232 mm) |
| Weight | 8.0 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| OS Support (Thunderbolt 3) | macOS 10.12 or later, Windows 8/10 or later |
| OS Support (USB) | OS Independent |
| Additional Features | Apple M1 support, 4K/8K workflows, SED support, Firmware update, Intelligent power on/off |
| Included Accessories | 1m 40Gbps Active Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) Cable |
In general, next working day delivery services (UK Mainland) are available on Areca equipment orders placed before 2pm (subject to stock availability).
We kindly advise you let us preconfigure each Areca RAID (as RAID5, RAID6 etc), so they arrive properly setup, ready to “plug’n’play”.
This is a free service, and takes 1-2 days prior to shipping.
Non-timed deliveries should be delivered between the hours of 9am and 6pm.
Orders placed after 2pm on Fridays and on weekends will be processed as normal the following Monday.
Orders placed on Bank Holidays will be processed the next working day.
If urgent, please call one of our helpful account managers so they may double check everything for you, enabling you to place your order with confidence.
Please note: these product details are for guide purposes only, and may contain errors.
We always recommend double-checking the product specs and features on the the manufacturer website, or contact us if unsure before ordering.
