The Areca ARC-8050T3U-4A – 64TB is a compact 4-bay desktop RAID enclosure equipped with four 16TB enterprise-grade 7200rpm drives, providing 64TB total capacity.
It features dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for 40Gbps transfers, USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility, DisplayPort output, and Gigabit Ethernet for management.
Hardware RAID support includes levels 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, single disk, and JBOD, powered by a single-core 800MHz SAS ROC with 1GB DDR3 cache.
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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 – 64TB delivers high-performance hardware RAID storage in a compact 4-bay desktop form factor, pre-configured with four 16TB enterprise 7200rpm drives for 64TB capacity.
It connects via dual Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports at 40Gbps, enabling fast data transfers for 4K/8K video workflows, with daisy-chaining support for additional devices.
The enclosure includes two Thunderbolt 3 ports, one DisplayPort 1.4 for 8K@30Hz output, and one RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port for out-of-band management.
USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility activates automatically when connected to USB-C hosts, ensuring broad system support without Thunderbolt.
A single-core 800MHz SAS ROC processor with 1GB DDR3-800 cache handles RAID operations independently, offloading the host CPU.
Supported RAID levels include 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 10, single disk, and JBOD for flexible performance and redundancy configurations.
Four bays accommodate 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch 6Gb/s SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs, with the pre-installed 16TB enterprise drives optimized for sustained workloads.
A single low-noise 7200rpm fan provides cooling, paired with a 135W internal power supply and intelligent power functions for data integrity.
Setup and monitoring occur via front-panel LCD, LAN port for remote access, or Thunderbolt connection, simplifying deployment in professional environments.
Firmware updates for all drives can be performed simultaneously, enhancing maintenance efficiency.
Suitable for video editing, post-production, and data-intensive tasks requiring high-speed external storage with RAID protection on Mac or Windows systems.
The portable tower design supports mobile workflows, with daisy-chaining for expanded capacity in studio or field setups.
| Form Factor | Desktop 4-Bay Tower |
| Capacity (Pre-Configured) | 64TB (4 x 16TB Enterprise 7200rpm SATA HDDs) |
| Drive Bays | 4 x 3.5-inch/2.5-inch |
| Drive Interface | 6Gb/s SAS / SATA HDDs/SSDs |
| Host Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 USB-C (40Gbps), 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet |
| USB Compatibility | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) via USB-C fallback |
| I/O Processor | Single-Core 800MHz SAS ROC |
| On-Board Cache | 1GB DDR3-800 |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 10, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Expansion Port | N/A |
| Cooling | 1 x 7200rpm Low-Noise Fan |
| Power Supply | 135W Internal |
| Dimensions (H x W 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) Diskless |
| OS Support (Thunderbolt) | macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10+ |
| OS Support (USB) | OS Independent |
| Management | Front LCD Panel, LAN Port (Out-of-Band), Thunderbolt |
| Cable Included | 1m 40Gbps Active Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) |
| Additional Features | Intelligent Power On/Off, SED Support, Batch Drive Firmware Update |
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.
