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Areca ARC-Caddy – 10.0 TB Enterprise (Black)
Spare Hot-Swappable Drive Caddy (Matched 10.0 TB Enterprise Drive Included)
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Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 120TB
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Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 120TB
Super Fast, Expandable 12-Bay Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hardware RAID Array with Display Port (12 x 10.0 TB Enterprise Drives Fitted - 7200rpm, 5yr Warranty)
The Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E is a 12-bay desktop RAID enclosure equipped with 12 x 10TB enterprise drives for 120TB capacity.
It features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for up to 40Gbps transfers, USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility, and a DisplayPort output.
Powered by a dual-core ARM A15 processor with 8GB DDR4 memory, it supports hardware RAID levels including 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, and 60.
- Hardware RAID with ECC-protected cache for reliable data protection.
- Daisy-chain up to six devices via Thunderbolt 3.
- Supports both SAS 12Gb/s and SATA 6Gb/s drives.
- Compatible with macOS 10.12+ and Windows 8/10+.
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Category: Desktop Hard Drives & RAIDs
Brand: Areca Technology
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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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Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 120TB Product Overview
The Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E provides high-capacity, high-performance RAID storage for professional workflows requiring massive data handling.
It combines Thunderbolt 3 connectivity with enterprise-grade hardware RAID, enabling seamless integration with Mac and PC systems for video editing, data archiving, and content creation.
Hardware RAID Capabilities
The enclosure uses a dual-core ARM A15 1.6GHz RAID-on-Chip (ROC) processor for offloading RAID operations from the host system.
It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, and single disk configurations.
Connectivity and Expansion
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports deliver up to 40Gbps bandwidth, with support for daisy-chaining up to six devices.
An additional DisplayPort enables 8K 30Hz video output, and USB 3.2 Gen 2 ensures broad compatibility.
Drive and Capacity Configuration
The 120TB model includes 12 x 10TB 7200rpm enterprise SAS/SATA drives pre-installed in a 12-bay desktop chassis.
Internal interfaces support 12 x 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA ports for high-throughput storage arrays.
Performance and Reliability
8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM with ECC protection safeguards data integrity during intensive operations.
A 400W power supply and multiple cooling fans maintain optimal temperatures under heavy loads.
Target Applications
Suitable for 4K/8K video production, large-scale backups, and virtualization environments needing direct-attached storage.
Thunderbolt compatibility extends to older Macs via adapters for macOS Sierra or later.
Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 120TB Key Features
- 12-bay desktop enclosure with 120TB capacity using 12 x 10TB enterprise 7200rpm drives.
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports (40Gbps) plus one additional for daisy-chaining up to six devices.
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C compatibility for broad host system support.
- Dual-core ARM A15 1.6GHz ROC processor with 8GB DDR4-2666 ECC memory.
- 12 x 12Gb/s SAS / 6Gb/s SATA internal ports for high-performance drive arrays.
- Hardware RAID levels: 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, Single Disk.
- DisplayPort output supporting 8K 30Hz resolution.
- 400W power supply with multiple 2700rpm cooling fans for reliability.
- Controller-based hardware encryption engine for data security.
- OS support: macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10+, OS-independent USB mode.
Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 120TB Technical Specifications
| Form Factor | Desktop 12-Bay |
| Host Connections | Thunderbolt 3 x 2 / DisplayPort x 1 |
| Internal Drive Ports | 12 x 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA |
| I/O Processor | Dual-Core ARM A15 1.6GHz SAS ROC |
| Onboard Cache | 8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM with ECC |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Pre-installed Drives | 12 x 10TB Enterprise 7200rpm (120TB total) |
| Power Supply | 400W |
| Cooling | Multiple 2700rpm fans |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 4.8" x 6.5" x 9.1" (122 x 165 x 231 mm) |
| Weight | 20.94 lbs (9.5 kg) |
| OS Compatibility | Thunderbolt 3: macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10+; USB: OS Independent |
| Expansion Support | SFF-8644 (4-lanes) |
| BBM Support | Optional (ARC-6120BAT021-T3) |
| Chassis Color | Black / White |
Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 120TB 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.
