The Areca ARC-8050T3U-4A – 40TB is a compact 4-bay hardware RAID enclosure equipped with four 10TB enterprise SATA drives for 40TB raw storage capacity.
It features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for high-speed 40Gbps connectivity and supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility, enabling daisy-chaining up to six devices.
Powered by an 800 MHz single-core SAS ROC processor with 1GB DDR3 cache, it supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk, and JBOD for versatile data protection.
Original price was: £ 2,775.00.£ 2,249.95Current price is: £ 2,249.95. | £ 2,699.94 inc VAT
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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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– The UK’s Areca RAID Experts!The Areca ARC-8050T3U-4A – 40TB provides high-performance RAID storage tailored for professional workflows requiring fast data access and protection.
It combines a 4-bay desktop enclosure pre-configured with four 10TB 7200rpm enterprise SATA drives, delivering 40TB raw capacity through Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 interfaces.
The unit integrates a single-core 800 MHz SAS ROC processor with 1GB DDR3-800 cache for true hardware RAID processing, offloading tasks from the host system.
Supported RAID levels include 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk, and JBOD, enabling configurations for speed, redundancy, or capacity as needed.
Dual Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports support 40Gbps bidirectional transfers and daisy-chaining up to five additional enclosures or peripherals.
A rear DisplayPort 1.4 enables 8K 30Hz video output, while USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility allows connection to non-Thunderbolt hosts without protocol switching issues.
Four bays accommodate 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch 6Gb/s SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs, with the included 10TB drives optimized for enterprise reliability and 5-year warranty.
It handles simultaneous 4K input/output workflows and supports Apple M1 silicon on Macs, with intelligent power management for data integrity.
Configuration occurs via Thunderbolt/LAN ports or an LCD panel, including drive firmware updates and video-optimized settings.
Features like SED support and intelligent power on/off enhance security and protect against data loss during power events.
Ideal for video editing, content creation, and backup in Thunderbolt 3 environments, providing smooth multitasking with large files.
Its portable desktop form factor suits mobile professionals needing reliable, high-capacity storage on set or in studios.
| Form Factor | Desktop 4-Bay |
| Raw Capacity | 40TB (4 x 10TB SATA Drives) |
| Drive Bays | 4 x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch |
| Drive Interface | 6Gb/s SAS/SATA HDDs/SSDs |
| Host Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps USB-C), 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| I/O Processor | Single-Core 800 MHz SAS ROC |
| On-Board Cache | 1GB DDR3-800 SDRAM |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk, JBOD |
| USB Compatibility | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (via Thunderbolt 3 port) |
| Expansion Support | Daisy-chain up to 6 devices (N/A for additional ports) |
| Cooling | 1 x 2700rpm Fan |
| Power Supply | 150W Internal |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.84 x 6.51 x 9.11 in (123 x 165.6 x 232 mm) |
| Weight | 8.0 lbs (3.6 kg) |
| OS Support (Thunderbolt 3) | macOS 10.12 or later, Windows 8/10 or later |
| OS Support (USB) | OS Independent |
| Additional Features | SED Support, Intelligent Power On/Off, LCD Configuration, Batch Firmware Update, 1m Thunderbolt 3 Cable Included |
| Drive Warranty | 5 Years (Enterprise Drives) |
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.
