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Areca ARC-8050T5U-6 – 48TB
(NEW THUNDERBOLT 5 VERSION)
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Areca ARC-8050T5U-6 – 48TB
(NEW THUNDERBOLT 5 VERSION)
Fast 6-Bay Thunderbolt 5 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hardware RAID Array with Display Port (6 x 8.0 TB Enterprise Drives Fitted - 7200rpm, 5yr Warranty)
The ARC-8050T5U-6 is a 6-bay Thunderbolt 5 desktop RAID enclosure optimised for SAS/SATA-only drives.
It pairs Areca's Raid-on-Chip hardware RAID controller with on-board ECC-protected SDRAM cache to deliver sustained throughput for media workflows.
- Connection: Thunderbolt 5 x 2 with Display Port x 1 and a 1m 120 Gbps active Thunderbolt™ 5 (USB-C) cable included.
- Drive support: 6 x HDDs or SSDs using SAS or SATA interfaces.
- RAID levels: 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk and JBOD.
Category: Desktop Hard Drives & RAIDs
Brand: Areca Technology
Original price was: £ 4,210.00.£ 3,074.95Current price is: £ 3,074.95. | £ 3,689.94 inc VAT
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Areca ARC-8050T5U-6 – 48TB (NEW THUNDERBOLT 5 VERSION) Product Overview
The ARC-8050T5U-6 is a 6-bay desktop RAID enclosure that connects to modern workstations via Thunderbolt 5 and is configured for SAS/SATA-only drives. Designed for content creators and small media teams, it combines Areca's hardware RAID controller with on-board ECC-protected cache for sustained throughput and dependable rebuild behaviour.
This specific model supplies dual Thunderbolt 5 host ports plus a DisplayPort output and is intended where SAS or SATA drives are required across six bays.
Performance And Architecture
True hardware RAID is delivered by a Raid-on-Chip (ROC) storage controller to relieve host CPU load and to provide consistent parity performance during rebuilds and heavy throughput periods.
Cache And Reliability
On-board SDRAM Cache with ECC Protection provides a high-speed buffer and can be tuned between read and write allocation to suit the application workload.
Connectivity
Connection is via Thunderbolt 5 x 2 with a Display Port x 1 on the rear, and the package includes a 1m 120 Gbps active Thunderbolt™ 5 (USB-C) cable for immediate use.
Drive Support
This SKU uses a SAS or SATA storage interface across six drive bays and accepts 6 x HDDs or SSDs for local storage capacity and performance scaling.
RAID And Data Protection
Flexible RAID support includes 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk and JBOD, together with features such as hot spare support, background initialisation and online RAID migration.
Encryption And Security
Controller-level hardware encryption supports 128- and 256-bit AES keys (or password-based variable key sizes), and SED (Self-encrypting drives) function support is provided for drive-level protection.
Management
Local configuration is available via the front-panel LCD and buttons; network and host management are supported through an RJ-45 out-of-band port and in-band Thunderbolt management using ArcHTTP, McRAID storage manager and ArcSAP utilities.
Power, Cooling And Noise
This 6-bay model uses a single 2700rpm cooling fan and a 180W power supply; sound pressure level is specified as 35.5 dB for typical operation and the controller provides power On/Off controls to synchronise with host power state.
Areca ARC-8050T5U-6 – 48TB (NEW THUNDERBOLT 5 VERSION) Key Features
- Dual Thunderbolt 5 host ports with an additional DisplayPort output provide high-bandwidth video and data connectivity for workstation workflows.
- Desktop 6-Bay enclosure that accepts 6 x HDDs or SSDs for local high-capacity storage.
- SAS or SATA storage interface on each bay, making the unit suitable for SAS/SATA-only drive configurations.
- Hardware RAID implemented with a Raid-on-Chip (ROC) storage controller to offload parity and protect host CPU performance.
- On-board SDRAM Cache with ECC Protection that can be configured for read/write ratios to optimise performance for different workloads.
- Supports a broad set of RAID levels including 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk and JBOD for flexible data protection and performance choices.
- Controller-level hardware encryption supporting 128- and 256-bit encryption keys using AES (a key size of 128, or 256 bits), or password (a variable key size).
- SED (Self-encrypting drives) function support for drive-level encryption without user intervention.
- Integrated management options including front-panel LCD, RJ-45 out-of-band management and in-band Thunderbolt management via ArcHTTP/ArcSAP/McRAID utilities.
- Power On/Off controls on the controller to synchronise unit power with the host for improved data integrity during shutdown/startup.
- Quiet cooling design with 1 x 2700rpm fan and a reported sound pressure level of 35.5 dB for desktop-friendly operation.
- Includes a 1m 120 Gbps active Thunderbolt™ 5 (USB-C) cable for immediate connection to a Thunderbolt 5 host.
Areca ARC-8050T5U-6 – 48TB (NEW THUNDERBOLT 5 VERSION) Technical Specifications
| Model | ARC-8050T5U-6 |
| Form Factor | Desktop 6-Bay |
| Drive Bays | 6 x HDDs or SSDs |
| Host Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 5 ports |
| Video Output | Display Port x 1 (DisplayPort 2.1 MF video output) |
| Connection | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 / Display Port x 1 |
| Storage Interface | SAS or SATA |
| RAID Level | 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Expansion Support | N/A |
| Cooling Fan | 1 x 2700rpm |
| Power Supply | 180W |
| Physical Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.84 x 8.45 x 9.11 in (146 x 255 x 290 mm) |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs / 6.0 Kg |
| Sound Pressure Level | 35.5 dB |
| XLR | N/A |
| OS Support | Thunderbolt 5 Host: macOS 15.3 or above, Windows 11(23H2) or above Thunderbolt 4 Host: macOS 14.x or above, Windows 11 or above Thunderbolt 3 Host: macOS 15.0 or above USB: OS Independent |
| Computer Port Type | Works with any Thunderbolt 5 | Thunderbolt 4 | Thunderbolt 3 (Mac Only) | USB4 or USB 3.2 Gne 2 |
| Included Cable | 1m 120 Gbps active Thunderbolt™ 5 (USB-C) cable included |
| Controller | Raid-on-Chip (ROC) Storage Controller |
| On-board Cache | On-board SDRAM Cache with ECC Protection |
| Encryption | Supports 128- and 256-bit encryption keys using AES (a key size of 128, or 256 bits), or password (a variable key size) |
| SED Support | SED (Self-encrypting drives) function support |
| Management | LCD; RJ-45 connector out-of-band management port; In-band management via Thunderbolt (ArcHTTP), McRAID and ArcSAP utilities |
| Power Controls | Power On/Off controls on the controller |
Areca ARC-8050T5U-6 – 48TB (NEW THUNDERBOLT 5 VERSION) Product Downloads
Areca Technology Delivery Information
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.
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