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Areca ARC-Caddy – 8.0 TB Enterprise (Black)
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Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 96TB
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Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 96TB
Super Fast, Expandable 12-Bay Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hardware RAID Array with Display Port (12 x 8.0 TB Enterprise Drives Fitted - 7200rpm, 5yr Warranty)
The Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E is a 12-bay desktop RAID enclosure equipped with twelve 8TB enterprise hard drives for 96TB total storage.
It supports Thunderbolt 3 at 40 Gbps and USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, with compatibility for both macOS and Windows systems.
Featuring a tri-mode dual-core ARM A15 1.6 GHz ROC and 8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM, it delivers hardware RAID protection across multiple levels.
- Supports 12 x 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch 12 Gb/s SAS or 6 Gb/s SATA drives.
- Includes dual Thunderbolt 3 ports, DisplayPort 1.4 output, and SFF-8644 expansion for up to seven additional enclosures.
- RAID levels: 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, and single disk.
- 400W power supply with dual 2700 rpm cooling fans for reliable operation.
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Category: Desktop Hard Drives & RAIDs
Brand: Areca Technology
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Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 96TB Product Overview
The Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E provides high-capacity, high-performance RAID storage for professional workflows such as 4K and 8K video editing, data archiving, and multi-stream media processing.
With 96TB raw storage from twelve 8TB enterprise drives, it offers enterprise-class data protection through advanced hardware RAID and connectivity options including Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2.
Connectivity and Compatibility
The enclosure features two Thunderbolt 3 ports supporting 40 Gbps bidirectional speeds, enabling daisy-chaining up to six peripherals.
A DisplayPort 1.4 output allows connection to 8K/30Hz or 4K/60Hz monitors for direct array monitoring.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility activates via USB-C ports, supporting OS-independent operation alongside Thunderbolt on macOS 10.12+ and Windows 8/10+.
RAID Controller and Performance
Powered by a tri-mode dual-core ARM A15 processor at 1.6 GHz and 8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM with ECC, it handles intensive tasks without taxing host CPU resources.
Broadcom 12 Gb/s SAS RAID-on-Chip ensures maximum bandwidth for SAS and SATA drives, with configurable read/write cache ratios for optimized 4K workflows.
Drive and Expansion Support
Accommodates up to twelve 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch 12 Gb/s SAS or 6 Gb/s SATA HDDs/SSDs.
A four-lane SFF-8644 expansion port supports connection to up to seven additional enclosures for scalable storage.
Cooling and Power Management
Dual 2700 rpm cooling fans exhaust heat efficiently, maintaining drive temperatures during sustained loads.
A 400W internal power supply includes intelligent power on/off for data integrity, with support for self-encrypting drives (SED) and controller-level hardware encryption.
Configuration and Monitoring
Setup via Thunderbolt, LAN, or LCD panel, with features like batch hard drive firmware updates and video-optimized performance settings.
Supports simultaneous 4K input/output workflows and full Apple M1 silicon compatibility.
Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 96TB Key Features
- 96TB raw capacity using twelve 8TB 7200 rpm enterprise SAS/SATA hard drives.
- Tri-mode dual-core ARM A15 1.6 GHz ROC with 8GB DDR4-2666 ECC SDRAM for hardware RAID processing.
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) ports with daisy-chain support and USB 3.2 Gen 2 fallback for broad host compatibility.
- DisplayPort 1.4 for 8K/30Hz or 4K/60Hz direct monitoring of array status.
- Comprehensive RAID levels: 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, single disk.
- Four-lane SFF-8644 expansion port for up to seven additional enclosures.
- Supports 12 x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch 12 Gb/s SAS or 6 Gb/s SATA HDDs/SSDs with hot-swap trays.
- 400W power supply, dual 2700 rpm fans, and intelligent power management for reliability.
- Controller-level encryption, SED support, and batch firmware updates for security.
- Desktop form factor: 8.1 x 12.2 x 11.4 inches, 20.8 lbs empty weight.
Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 96TB Technical Specifications
| Form Factor | Desktop 12-Bay |
| Raw Storage Capacity | 96TB (12 x 8TB Enterprise Drives) |
| Drive Bays | 12 x 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch Hot-Swap |
| Drive Interface | 12 Gb/s SAS or 6 Gb/s SATA HDDs/SSDs |
| Host Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps USB-C), 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| I/O Processor | Tri-Mode Dual-Core ARM A15 1.6 GHz ROC |
| On-Board Cache | 8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM (ECC Protected) |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Expansion Port | 1 x SFF-8644 (4-Lane SAS-3, 12 Gb/s) |
| Max Expansion Units | 7 Additional Enclosures |
| Cooling | 2 x 2700 rpm Fans |
| Power Supply | 400W Internal |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 8.1 x 12.2 x 11.4 in (206 x 310 x 290 mm) |
| Weight (Empty) | 20.8 lbs (9.5 kg) |
| OS Support (Thunderbolt) | macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10+ |
| OS Support (USB) | OS Independent |
| Additional Features | SED Support, Hardware Encryption, Batch Firmware Update, Video-Optimized Settings |
| Included Accessories | 1m Thunderbolt 3 Cable, Power Cord, Drive Mounting Screws |
Areca ARC-8050T3U-12E – 96TB 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.
