The Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E is a 12-bay desktop RAID enclosure equipped with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for high-speed data transfers up to 40 Gbps.
It supports 12 x 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA drives, pre-configured with 312TB capacity using 12 x 26TB enterprise drives, and features hardware RAID levels including 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, and single disk.
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports enable daisy-chaining up to six devices, with DisplayPort output for monitoring and dual 2700rpm fans for cooling.
£ please call for the price
Please Call Us For Availability Of This Item
We pride ourselves on knowing, selling and supporting Areca RAIDs & Controllers better than anyone else in the UK!
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.
Seen a better price elsewhere? Let us know & we’ll do our best so you also benefit from our Areca knowledge, expertise & totally free after-sales support.
– The UK Areca RAID Experts!The Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 312TB is a high-capacity 12-bay desktop RAID storage enclosure designed for professional workflows requiring fast, reliable access to large datasets.
It combines Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 interfaces with hardware RAID processing to deliver up to 40 Gbps transfer speeds, supporting demanding applications in video editing, audio production, and data archiving.
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports connect to compatible hosts, with a third port for daisy-chaining up to six devices.
A full-size DisplayPort enables direct monitoring of RAID status and array health on an external display up to 8K 30Hz.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility ensures broad device support without Thunderbolt.
The enclosure features a tri-mode dual-core ARM A15 1.6GHz RAID-on-Chip (ROC) with 8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM cache and ECC protection.
It supports 12 x 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA drives, pre-populated with 12 x 26TB 7200rpm enterprise drives for 312TB total capacity.
Hardware RAID offloads processing from the host CPU, enabling efficient array rebuilds and protection against drive failures.
Dual 2700rpm cooling fans exhaust heat from the rear to maintain optimal drive temperatures during sustained loads.
A 400W internal power supply provides stable operation, with optional Battery Backup Module (BBM) ARC-6120BAT021-T3 for data protection during outages.
Thunderbolt 3 mode supports macOS 10.12 or later and Windows 8/10 or later.
USB mode is OS-independent, broadening deployment options across platforms.
Measuring 8.1 x 12.2 x 11.4 inches (206 x 310 x 290 mm) and weighing 20.8 lbs (9.5 kg) empty, it suits desktop environments.
Ideal for content creators handling 4K/8K video, photographers managing large RAW libraries, and enterprises needing portable high-capacity storage.
| Form Factor | Desktop 12-Bay |
| Drive Bays | 12 x 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA (3.5-inch/2.5-inch) |
| Pre-installed Storage | 312TB (12 x 26TB 7200rpm Enterprise Drives) |
| Host Connectivity | Thunderbolt 3 x 2 (40 Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort x 1 |
| I/O Processor | Dual-Core ARM A15 1.6GHz ROC (Tri-Mode) |
| On-Board Cache | 8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM with ECC |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Expansion | SFF-8644 (4-lanes) |
| Cooling | 2 x 2700rpm fans |
| Power Supply | 400W internal |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 8.1 x 12.2 x 11.4 in (206 x 310 x 290 mm) |
| Weight | 20.8 lbs / 9.5 kg (empty); ~20.94 lbs loaded |
| OS Support (Thunderbolt) | macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10+ |
| OS Support (USB) | OS Independent |
| BBM Support | Yes (optional ARC-6120BAT021-T3) |
| Daisy Chain | Up to 6 devices |
| Compliance | FCC |
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.
