The Areca ARC-8050T3U-4A is a compact 4-bay desktop RAID enclosure equipped with four 24TB enterprise drives, delivering 96TB total capacity.
It supports Thunderbolt 3 at 40Gbps and USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity, with hardware RAID levels including 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, JBOD, and single disk.
Designed for high-performance workflows, it features an 800MHz single-core SAS ROC processor and 1GB DDR3 cache for reliable data protection.
Original price was: £ 4,475.00.£ 3,899.95Current price is: £ 3,899.95. | £ 4,679.94 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 provides high-performance hardware RAID storage in a compact 4-bay desktop form factor, pre-configured with four 24TB enterprise 7200rpm drives for 96TB total capacity.
It connects via dual Thunderbolt 3 ports at 40Gbps, enabling daisy-chaining and fast transfer of large files for video editing and multi-stream 4K workflows, while also supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2 for broader compatibility.
The unit features a single-core 800MHz SAS ROC processor with 1GB DDR3-800 ECC SDRAM cache, delivering true hardware RAID without taxing host CPU resources.
Supported RAID levels include 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, single disk, and JBOD, providing options for speed, redundancy, or capacity based on user needs.
Dual Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports allow connection to Thunderbolt-enabled hosts and daisy-chaining up to five additional enclosures, with a second port for peripherals or notebook charging.
A full-size DisplayPort 1.4 enables 8K 30Hz video output, and an RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet port supports out-of-band management.
USB fallback mode activates automatically on USB-C hosts, behaving as a standard USB 3.2 Gen 2 device.
Four bays accommodate 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch 6Gb/s SAS or SATA HDDs/SSDs, with simultaneous firmware updates for all drives.
A single low-noise 7200RPM fan ensures cooling, paired with an intelligent power on/off function to protect data integrity during operations.
Configuration occurs via front-panel LCD, Thunderbolt connection, or LAN port for remote access.
Advanced settings optimize for video workflows, including read/write cache ratios for 4K/8K editing.
Compatible with macOS 10.12 or later and Windows 8/10 or later via Thunderbolt 3; USB mode is OS-independent.
Fully supports Apple M1 silicon Macs and EFI for multi-boot environments.
| Form Factor | Desktop 4-Bay Tower |
| Drive Bays | 4 x 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch 6Gb/s SAS / SATA HDDs / SSDs |
| Total Capacity | 96TB (4 x 24TB Enterprise Drives, 7200rpm) |
| Host Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps USB-C), 1 x DisplayPort 1.4, 1 x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet |
| 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 |
| Cooling | 1 x Low-Noise 7200RPM 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+, Apple M1 Silicon, EFI Multi-Boot |
| OS Support (USB) | OS Independent (USB 3.2 Gen 2 Mode) |
| Management | LCD Panel, Thunderbolt, LAN Port (Out-of-Band) |
| Additional Features | Intelligent Power On/Off, Batch Drive Firmware Update, Daisy-Chain Support, Video-Optimized Settings |
| Warranty | 3 Years Enclosure, 5 Years Drives |
| Operating Humidity | 5% ~ 95% Non-Condensing |
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.
