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Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 144TB
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Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 144TB
Super Fast, Expandable 12-Bay Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hardware RAID Array with Display Port (12 x 12.0 TB Enterprise Drives Fitted - 7200rpm, 5yr Warranty)
The Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E provides 144TB of storage across 12 bays populated with 12TB enterprise 7200rpm SATA HDDs.
It features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for 40Gbps connectivity, USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility, and a DisplayPort 1.4 output for monitoring.
Equipped with a tri-mode dual-core ARM A15 1.6GHz ROC and 8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM, it supports RAID levels including 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, and 60 for data protection in professional workflows.
- High-performance interface supports simultaneous 4K video input/output.
- Configuration via Thunderbolt, LAN, or LCD panel.
- Intelligent power management and drive firmware updates.
- Five-year warranty on drives and 3 year warranty on the enclosure.
Original price was: £ 7,130.00.£ 5,399.95Current price is: £ 5,399.95. | £ 6,479.94 inc VAT
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Category: Desktop Hard Drives & RAIDs
Brand: Areca Technology
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Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 144TB Product Overview
The Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E is a 12-bay desktop RAID storage solution designed for high-capacity, high-performance data management over Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 interfaces.
It delivers 144TB raw capacity using twelve 12TB 7200rpm enterprise SATA HDDs, ideal for video editing, audio production, and large-scale data archiving requiring robust RAID protection.
Host Connectivity and Expansion
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports enable 40Gbps transfer speeds to compatible hosts, with daisy-chaining support for additional peripherals and power delivery for notebooks.
A rear DisplayPort 1.4 supports 8K 30Hz monitoring for array status without host connection.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 fallback ensures compatibility with non-Thunderbolt systems via USB-C ports.
RAID Controller and Performance
The tri-mode dual-core ARM A15 1.6GHz RAID-on-Chip (ROC) processes SAS/SATA traffic at 12Gb/s, paired with 8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM cache featuring ECC protection.
This hardware RAID implementation offloads processing from the host CPU, enabling sustained performance in demanding 4K/8K workflows.
Drive Support and RAID Levels
Twelve internal 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA ports accommodate 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs.
Supported RAID configurations include 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, single disk, and JBOD for flexible redundancy and capacity optimization.
Cooling and Power Management
Dual 2700rpm cooling fans maintain optimal temperatures during intensive operations.
A 400W power supply with intelligent on/off functions safeguards data integrity during power events.
Configuration and Security
Setup occurs via Thunderbolt/LAN ports or integrated LCD panel, with support for macOS multi-boot via EFI.
Features include controller-level hardware encryption, SED support, and batch drive firmware updates.
Typical Use Cases
Professionals in post-production use it for direct-attached storage in 4K/8K editing suites.
It suits collaborative environments with daisy-chaining to multiple workstations.
Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 144TB Key Features
- 144TB capacity from 12 x 12TB 7200rpm enterprise SATA HDDs.
- Dual 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 ports with daisy-chain and power delivery.
- USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility for broader host support.
- Tri-mode dual-core ARM A15 1.6GHz ROC with 8GB DDR4-2666 ECC SDRAM cache.
- 12 x 12Gb/s SAS / 6Gb/s SATA drive bays for 3.5-inch/2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs.
- RAID levels: 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD.
- DisplayPort 1.4 for 8K 30Hz local monitoring.
- Configuration via Thunderbolt, LAN, or LCD panel.
- Supports simultaneous 4K input/output workflows and Apple M1 silicon Macs.
- Intelligent power on/off, hardware encryption, and SED support.
- Dual 2700rpm cooling fans and 400W power supply.
- Five-year warranty on drives and 3 year warranty on the enclosure.
Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 144TB Technical Specifications
| Form Factor | Desktop 12-Bay |
| Capacity | 144TB (12 x 12TB 7200rpm SATA HDDs) |
| Host Interface | Thunderbolt 3 x 2 (40Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort 1.4 x 1 |
| I/O Processor | Tri-Mode Dual Core ARM A15 1.6GHz SAS ROC |
| On-Board Cache | 8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM with ECC |
| Drive Interface | 12 x 12Gb/s SAS / 6Gb/s SATA ports (3.5-inch/2.5-inch HDDs/SSDs) |
| Expansion Port | SFF-8644 (4-lanes) |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Cooling | 2 x 2700rpm fans |
| Power Supply | 400W |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 8.1 x 12.2 x 11.4 in (206 x 310 x 290 mm) |
| Weight | 20.8 lbs / 9.5 kg (unpopulated) |
| OS Support | macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10+, OS Independent (USB) |
| Additional Features | EFI for macOS multi-boot, hardware encryption, SED support, batch firmware update, intelligent power management |
Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 144TB 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.
