The Areca ARC-8050T3U-4A – 72TB is a compact 4-bay desktop RAID enclosure equipped with four 18TB enterprise drives.
It supports Thunderbolt 3 at 40Gbps and USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for high-performance storage workflows.
Hardware RAID levels include 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk, and JBOD.
Original price was: £ 3,750.00.£ 3,049.95Current price is: £ 3,049.95. | £ 3,659.94 inc VAT
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– The UK’s Areca RAID Experts!The Areca ARC-8050T3U-4A – 72TB provides high-capacity, portable RAID storage for professional workflows requiring fast data access and redundancy.
It combines Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 interfaces with hardware RAID capabilities, pre-fitted with four 18TB enterprise 7200rpm drives for 72TB total capacity.
The unit features two Thunderbolt 3 ports for 40Gbps transfer speeds and daisy-chaining, plus a DisplayPort 1.4 for 8K 30Hz output.
It supports USB-C ports, activating USB 3.2 Gen 2 mode when connected to non-Thunderbolt hosts, ensuring broad compatibility.
Full support for Apple M1 silicon Macs, macOS 10.12 or later, Windows 8/10 or later, and OS-independent USB operation is provided.
A single-core 800MHz SAS ROC processor manages RAID operations independently of the host CPU.
1GB DDR3-800 on-board cache with ECC protection enables efficient read/write handling for demanding tasks.
RAID levels supported are 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk, and JBOD, optimized for video workflows including simultaneous 4K input/output.
Four bays accommodate 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch 6Gb/s SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs, with the 72TB model using enterprise-grade 18TB drives.
A single 2700rpm cooling fan maintains thermal stability in a compact desktop form factor measuring 4.84 x 6.51 x 9.11 inches.
Features include intelligent power on/off, SED support, and batch drive firmware updates for data integrity.
Setup occurs via Thunderbolt, LAN port, or front LCD panel, with advanced video-optimized performance settings available.
A 1m 40Gbps active Thunderbolt 3 cable is included for immediate connectivity.
Suitable for video editing, content creation, and data backup where high-speed Thunderbolt access and RAID protection are essential.
The portable design supports mobile professionals using laptops with Thunderbolt or USB-C ports.
| Form Factor | Desktop 4-Bay |
| Host Connection | Thunderbolt 3 x 2, DisplayPort x 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C |
| Drive Bays | 4 x 3.5in/2.5in 6Gb/s SAS/SATA |
| I/O Processor | Single-Core 800MHz SAS ROC |
| On-Board Cache | 1GB DDR3-800 SDRAM with ECC |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Capacity (Pre-fitted) | 72TB (4 x 18TB Enterprise Drives, 7200rpm) |
| Expansion Port | N/A |
| Cooling | 1 x 2700rpm Fan |
| Power Supply | 150W |
| 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+, Windows 8/10+; USB: OS Independent |
| Configuration | Thunderbolt/LAN port/LCD panel |
| Included Accessories | 1m 40Gbps Active Thunderbolt 3 Cable |
| Additional Features | SED Support, Intelligent Power On/Off, Batch Drive Firmware Update, Video-Optimized Settings |
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.
