The Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E is a 12-bay unpopulated RAID storage enclosure designed for high-performance data access via Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.2 Gen 2.
It features a Tri-Mode Dual Core ARM A15 1.6GHz ROC processor and 8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM cache for efficient RAID management.
Supports 12 x 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA drives in a compact desktop form factor with DisplayPort output.
Original price was: £ 2,550.00.£ 1,799.95Current price is: £ 1,799.95. | £ 2,159.94 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 Areca RAID Experts!The Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E provides high-capacity, high-speed RAID storage in a 12-bay desktop enclosure for professional workflows requiring fast data throughput.
It connects via dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for up to 40Gbps speeds or falls back to USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility, with an integrated DisplayPort for video output.
The unit employs a Tri-Mode Dual Core ARM A15 1.6GHz ROC processor paired with 8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM cache featuring ECC protection.
Internal connectivity includes 12 x 7-pin 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA ports, supporting both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives.
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports enable host connection and daisy-chaining of peripherals, including notebook power delivery.
A full-size DisplayPort 1.4 supports 8K 30Hz output when connected via Thunderbolt 3.
USB fallback activates a device controller for USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, or Gen 2 operation on USB-C ports.
Supports advanced RAID configurations including 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, and Single Disk modes.
Hardware RAID offloads processing from the host for sustained performance in demanding environments.
Includes an SFF-8644 4-lane expansion port for additional storage scalability.
Dual 2700rpm cooling fans maintain optimal temperatures in the 8.1 x 12.2 x 11.4 inch chassis.
A 400W power supply supports populated configurations up to high-capacity enterprise drives.
Dimensions measure 206 x 310 x 290 mm, with a weight of 20.8 lbs unpopulated.
Thunderbolt 3 mode supports macOS 10.12 or later and Windows 8/10 or later.
USB mode operates OS-independently for broad compatibility.
| Form Factor | Desktop 12-Bay |
| Connection | Thunderbolt 3 x 2 / DisplayPort x 1 |
| Disk Ports | 12 x 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA (7-pin internal) |
| I/O Processor | Tri-Mode Dual Core ARM A15 1.6GHz ROC |
| On-Board Cache | 8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM with ECC |
| Expansion Support | SFF-8644 (4-lanes) |
| Cooling | 2 x 2700rpm fans |
| Power Supply | 400W |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 8.1 x 12.2 x 11.4 in (206 x 310 x 290 mm) |
| Weight (Unpopulated) | 20.8 lbs / 9.5 kg |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD |
| OS Support (Thunderbolt 3) | macOS 10.12 or later, Windows 8/10 or later |
| OS Support (USB) | OS Independent |
| Computer Port Type | Thunderbolt 3 & USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Warranty | 3 Years |
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.
