The Areca ARC-8050T3U-8 is a high-capacity, high-performance 8-bay RAID storage enclosure purpose-built for professional media, post-production, and enterprise data environments.
With support for Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen2, it delivers exceptional transfer speeds and versatile connectivity for both Mac and Windows systems.
Designed for reliability and scalability, this enclosure is ideal for 4K/6K/8K video editing, VR content creation, and large-scale backup or archiving.
Advanced RAID Engine and Data Protection
At its core, the ARC-8050T3U-8 features a dual-core 1.2GHz Broadcom SAS RAID-on-Chip (ROC) processor, ensuring hardware-accelerated RAID performance and robust data integrity.
It supports a comprehensive range of RAID levels, including 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, and JBOD, providing flexible options for balancing speed, redundancy, and capacity.
Massive Storage Capacity and Scalability
With eight hot-swappable bays, the enclosure accommodates 16TB of raw storage with its 8 x 2TB drives.
High-Speed Connectivity for Demanding Workflows
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports enable daisy-chaining of up to six devices and support transfer speeds up to 40Gbps, while the USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port offers broad compatibility and fast data access.
This makes the ARC-8050T3U-8 ideal for multi-stream 4K/6K/8K video editing, VR/AR production, and other bandwidth-intensive applications.
Professional-Grade Reliability and Management
The enclosure is equipped with 2GB ECC DDR3-1866 cache memory for smooth, stable performance and enhanced data protection.
Advanced management features include an LCD panel for local monitoring, LAN port for out-of-band management, and support for controller-based AES 128/256-bit hardware encryption.
Efficient Cooling and Power Design
Dual low-noise cooling fans and a robust 270W power supply ensure reliable operation under heavy workloads, maintaining optimal drive temperatures and system stability.
Cross-Platform Compatibility
The ARC-8050T3U-8 is compatible with macOS (10.12 and later) and Windows (8/10 and later), making it a versatile solution for mixed environments and collaborative workflows.
Ideal Use Cases
This enclosure is tailored for video professionals, studios, and enterprises needing fast, reliable, and expandable storage for editing, backup, archiving, and high-throughput data applications.
