The Areca ARC-8050T3U-6 is a 6-bay desktop RAID storage solution equipped with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for high-speed data transfer up to 40Gbps and compatibility with USB 3.2 Gen 2.
It supports 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA drives in both 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch form factors, powered by a dual-core 1.2GHz SAS ROC processor and 2GB DDR3-1866 SDRAM cache with ECC protection.
Pre-configured with six 24TB enterprise drives for 144TB total capacity, it includes DisplayPort output for monitoring and dual cooling fans for thermal management.
Original price was: £ 6,625.00.£ 5,649.95Current price is: £ 5,649.95. | £ 6,779.94 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-6 provides high-performance RAID storage for professional workflows, connecting via Thunderbolt 3 for transfer speeds up to 40Gbps while supporting daisy-chaining and USB 3.2 Gen 2 fallback.
It accommodates six 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA drives, pre-populated with 24TB enterprise HDDs for 144TB capacity, ideal for video editing, audio production, and data-intensive tasks.
The unit features a dual-core 1.2GHz LSI/Broadcom SAS2308 ROC processor with PCIe Gen3 x8 interface for robust RAID processing independent of host CPU.
On-board 2GB DDR3-1866 SDRAM cache with ECC ensures data integrity and smooth performance during high-load operations like 4K/8K video workflows.
Dual Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports enable host connection, peripheral daisy-chaining, and notebook charging; a full-size DisplayPort 1.4 supports 8K 30Hz monitoring of array status.
Configuration options include Thunderbolt, LAN, or LCD panel for easy management without additional software.
Supports advanced RAID levels including 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, and Single Disk, with enterprise features like controller-level hardware encryption, SED support, and intelligent power management.
Bootable drive support and batch HDD firmware updates enhance reliability in professional environments.
Dual 2700rpm cooling fans exhaust heat efficiently, paired with a 180W internal power supply for stable operation.
Dimensions measure 4.84 x 8.45 x 9.11 inches (146 x 255 x 290 mm), with a weight of 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg).
Optimized for Apple M1/M-series Macs, macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10+, and USB-independent systems; suits 4K/8K video I/O, post-production, and backup storage.
| Form Factor | Desktop 6-Bay Tower |
| Drive Bays | 6 x 3.5"/2.5" 12Gb/s SAS or 6Gb/s SATA HDDs/SSDs |
| Pre-installed Drives | 6 x 24TB Enterprise HDDs (144TB total capacity) |
| Host Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C, 40Gbps); 1 x DisplayPort 1.4 |
| I/O Processor | Dual-Core 1.2GHz SAS ROC (LSI SAS2308 or Broadcom 12Gb/s) |
| On-Board Cache | 2GB DDR3-1866 SDRAM with ECC protection |
| RAID Levels | 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Expansion | SFF-8644 (2-lanes, MiniSAS HD) |
| Cooling | 2 x 2700rpm fans |
| Power Supply | 180W internal |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.84 x 8.45 x 9.11 in (123 x 215 x 231 mm or 146 x 255 x 290 mm) |
| Weight | 13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg |
| XLR Port | 4-pin XLR (optional power-related) |
| OS Support | Thunderbolt: macOS 10.12+, Windows 8/10+; USB: OS Independent |
| Additional Features | Controller-level encryption, SED support, batch HDD firmware update, bootable drives, intelligent power management |
| Included Accessories | 1m 40Gbps active Thunderbolt 3 cable |
| 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.
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