The Areca ARC-8050T3U-6 – 156TB is a 6-bay desktop RAID storage solution equipped with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility for high-speed data transfer up to 40Gbps.
It supports 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA drives in 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch form factors, powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz SAS ROC and 2GB DDR3-1866 SDRAM cache.
Pre-configured with 156TB capacity using six 26TB enterprise drives, it delivers enterprise-grade RAID protection for professional video, audio, and data workflows.
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– The UK Areca RAID Experts!The Areca ARC-8050T3U-6 – 156TB provides high-performance hardware RAID storage in a 6-bay desktop form factor, optimized for Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 connections.
It combines dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for 40Gbps transfer speeds with a DisplayPort 1.4 output for 8K 30Hz monitoring, supporting demanding workflows like 4K/8K video editing and large-scale data processing.
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports connect to Thunderbolt-enabled hosts and allow daisy-chaining up to six peripherals while supplying power for device charging.
A full-size DisplayPort enables direct array monitoring without additional hardware.
USB-C compatibility activates a built-in USB device controller, supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), Gen 1 (5Gbps), or USB 2.0 protocols seamlessly.
The dual-core 1.2GHz SAS RAID-on-Chip (ROC) from Broadcom handles true hardware RAID without taxing host CPU resources.
2GB DDR3-1866 SDRAM on-board cache with ECC protection optimizes read/write operations, configurable for video-optimized settings.
PCIe Gen3 x8 interface and 12Gb/s SAS backend deliver sustained high throughput for multi-stream 4K workflows.
Accommodates up to six 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA HDDs/SSDs, pre-populated here with 156TB enterprise 26TB drives at 7200rpm.
SFF-8644 mini-SAS expansion port (2-lanes) allows connectivity to additional JBOD enclosures for scaled capacity.
Supports simultaneous drive firmware updates and SED self-encrypting drives for enhanced security.
Offers RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, and Single Disk for flexible redundancy and performance balancing.
Controller-level hardware encryption and intelligent power on/off ensure data integrity during failures or power events.
Configuration via Thunderbolt/LAN port or LCD panel simplifies setup and monitoring.
Dual 2700rpm cooling fans maintain optimal temperatures, with 180W power supply for reliable operation.
Ideal for post-production suites handling 4K/8K video I/O, audio professionals requiring low-latency storage, and data-intensive environments needing portable, high-capacity RAID.
Full Apple M1 silicon support ensures compatibility across modern Mac and Windows systems.
| Form Factor | Desktop 6-Bay |
| Pre-Populated Capacity | 156TB (6 x 26TB Enterprise Drives, 7200rpm) |
| Host Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C, 40Gbps), 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB Compatibility | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps), Gen 1 (5Gbps), USB 2.0 |
| Drive Bays | 6 x 3.5”/2.5” (12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA HDD/SSD) |
| RAID-on-Chip (ROC) | Dual-Core 1.2GHz SAS ROC |
| On-Board Cache | 2GB DDR3-1866 SDRAM (ECC protected) |
| Cache Data Rate | 14.9 GB/s peak transfer |
| Expansion | SFF-8644 (2-lanes, mini-SAS HD) |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Cooling | 2 x 2700rpm fans |
| Power Supply | 180W internal |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.84 x 8.45 x 9.11 in (123 x 165.6 x 232 mm, chassis); 146 x 255 x 290 mm (full) |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg (diskless); higher with drives |
| XLR Power Input | N/A |
| OS Support (Thunderbolt) | macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10+ (M1 compatible) |
| OS Support (USB) | OS Independent |
| Configuration Options | Thunderbolt/LAN port, LCD panel |
| Additional Features | Hardware encryption, SED support, intelligent power on/off, batch firmware update |
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.
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