The Areca ARC-8050T3U-6 – 108TB is a 6-bay desktop RAID enclosure supporting 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA drives via dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility.
It features a dual-core 1.2 GHz SAS ROC processor with 2GB DDR3-1866 SDRAM cache for hardware RAID levels including 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, and single disk.
Pre-configured with 6 x 18TB enterprise drives, it delivers high-performance storage for 4K/8K video workflows on Mac and Windows systems.
Original price was: £ 5,800.00.£ 4,399.95Current price is: £ 4,399.95. | £ 5,279.94 inc VAT
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– The UK’s Areca RAID Experts!The Areca ARC-8050T3U-6 – 108TB provides high-capacity, hardware RAID storage in a compact 6-bay desktop tower designed for professional video editing, audio production, and data-intensive workflows.
It connects via dual Thunderbolt 3 ports at 40Gbps speeds, supports USB 3.2 Gen 2 fallback, and includes a DisplayPort for direct array monitoring, enabling seamless integration with Mac and Windows systems.
The enclosure uses a dual-core 1.2 GHz SAS RAID-on-Chip (ROC) processor with 2GB DDR3-1866 SDRAM cache featuring ECC protection for reliable data handling.
It supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, and single disk configurations, offloading RAID processing from the host CPU.
Compatible with up to six 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA HDDs/SSDs, this model ships with 6 x 18TB enterprise 7200rpm drives for 108TB total capacity.
An SFF-8644 (2-lane) expansion port allows connection to additional JBOD enclosures for scalable storage.
Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports enable daisy-chaining up to six devices while supplying power for notebook charging; USB-C fallback ensures broad host compatibility.
Fully supports macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10+, Apple M1 silicon, and OS-independent USB operation.
A rear DisplayPort 1.4 supports 8K 30Hz output for array status monitoring without host connection.
Configuration options include Thunderbolt/LAN ports and LCD panel for video-optimized settings and firmware updates.
A single 2700rpm cooling fan maintains optimal temperatures, paired with a 150W power supply and intelligent power on/off for data integrity.
Dimensions measure 4.84 x 6.51 x 9.11 inches (123 x 165.6 x 232 mm) with 8.0 lbs (3.6 kg) weight.
Controller-level hardware encryption and SED (self-encrypting drive) support provide enterprise-grade data protection.
| Form Factor | Desktop 6-Bay Tower |
| Host Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps), 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| USB Compatibility | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C fallback) |
| I/O Processor | Dual Core 1.2 GHz SAS ROC |
| On-Board Cache | 2GB DDR3-1866 SDRAM (ECC) |
| Drive Bays | 6 x 2.5"/3.5" (12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA HDD/SSD) |
| Pre-Installed Drives | 6 x 18TB Enterprise 7200rpm SAS/SATA (108TB total) |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Expansion Support | SFF-8644 (2-lanes) |
| 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 | macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10+, Apple M1; USB OS Independent |
| Additional Ports | 4-pin XLR, Thunderbolt/LAN/LCD Configuration |
| Security | Controller-Level Hardware Encryption, SED Support |
| Other | Bootable Drive Support, Batch HDD Firmware Update, Daisy-Chain up to 6 Devices |
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.
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