Areca ARC-8050T5U-6MN – Unpopulated
(New Thunderbolt 5 Version)
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Areca ARC-8050T5U-6MN – Unpopulated
(New Thunderbolt 5 Version)
Small, Very Fast, Expandable 6-Bay Thunderbolt 5 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hardware SSD RAID Array with Display Port (No Drives Fitted)
The Areca ARC-8050T5U-6MN is a 6-bay desktop RAID enclosure in Areca’s Thunderbolt 5 family, offering dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, DisplayPort output and a hardware RAID controller.
It accepts NVMe (U.2/U.3), SAS and SATA drives and provides multiple RAID levels and controller-level encryption.
- Dual Thunderbolt 5 host ports and full-size DisplayPort 2.1 MF output.
- 6-bay NVMe/SAS/SATA chassis — drives not included.
- Hardware Raid-on-Chip controller with on-board ECC SDRAM cache and controller-level encryption.
Original price was: £ 1,875.00.£ 1,599.95Current price is: £ 1,599.95. | £ 1,919.94 inc VAT
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Category: Desktop Hard Drives & RAIDs
Brand: Areca Technology
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Areca ARC-8050T5U-6MN – Unpopulated (New Thunderbolt 5 Version) Product Overview
The Areca ARC-8050T5U-6MN is a 6-bay desktop RAID enclosure in the ARC-8050T5U Thunderbolt 5 series, providing dual Thunderbolt 5 connectivity, DisplayPort output and a hardware RAID controller for professional video and data workflows.
Designed for flexibility, the 6MN accepts NVMe (U.2/U.3), SAS and SATA drives and offers multiple management and security options while remaining compact and acoustically quiet.
Performance
The unit uses a Raid-on-Chip (ROC) storage controller with on-board SDRAM cache and ECC protection to accelerate I/O and reduce host CPU load, especially during parity calculations and rebuilds.
Connectivity
Connectivity for the 6MN includes 2 x Thunderbolt 5 ports and 1 x full-size DisplayPort 2.1 MF output. A 1m 120 Gbps active Thunderbolt™ 5 (USB-C) cable is included for immediate connection to compatible hosts.
Drive Support
The ARC-8050T5U-6MN supports NVMe x 1 (U.2/U.3), SAS and SATA drives in its six drive bays, giving a range of media and performance options suited to professional workflows.
RAID And Data Protection
The controller supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk and JBOD, allowing configurable trade-offs between capacity, performance and redundancy.
Security
Controller-level hardware encryption is available and the platform supports SED-based encryption; ARC-8050T5U RAID storages support 128- and 256-bit encryption keys using AES (a key size of 128, or 256 bits), or password (a variable key size).
Management
Management options include a front-panel LCD for local configuration, in-band web management over Thunderbolt using ArcHTTP, out-of-band RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet management and Areca’s ArcSAP graphical manager plus the web-based McRAID manager.
Expansion
The 6MN supports expansion via an SFF-8644 (2-lanes) interface and can be expanded with ARC-4038 12G SAS Expander units; the manufacturer documents expansion up to 512 drives using multiple 12G SAS expanders.
Power & Cooling
The ARC-8050T5U-6MN uses a single 2700rpm cooling fan with intelligent speed control and a 180W power supply; the 6MN also includes an integrated 4-pin XLR connector for +11.5 ~ 15.5V DC input.
Form Factor & Noise
The desktop 6-bay chassis measures 4.84 x 6.51 x 9.11 in (123 x 165.6 x 232 mm), weighs 8.0 lbs / 3.6 Kg and has a quoted sound pressure level of 37 dB, making it suitable for studio and office use.
Areca ARC-8050T5U-6MN – Unpopulated (New Thunderbolt 5 Version) Key Features
- Dual Thunderbolt 5 host ports and a full-size DisplayPort 2.1 MF video output provide high-bandwidth data and direct display output for content workflows.
- High-performance Raid-on-Chip (ROC) hardware RAID controller with on-board SDRAM cache and ECC protection to reduce host CPU load during parity and rebuild operations.
- Supports NVMe x 1 (U.2/U.3), SAS and SATA drives in a 6-bay desktop chassis for flexible media choices.
- Multiple RAID levels are available including 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk and JBOD to balance performance and protection.
- Controller-level hardware encryption with SED support secures data at rest and supports 128- and 256-bit encryption keys using AES or password-based keys.
- Includes a 1m 120 Gbps active Thunderbolt™ 5 (USB-C) cable and supports Thunderbolt 5 bandwidth modes of 80 Gbps bi-directional and up to 120 Gbps with Bandwidth Boost.
- Out-of-band RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet management, in-band Thunderbolt management (ArcHTTP) and a front-panel LCD provide flexible configuration and monitoring options.
- SAS expansion via SFF-8644 (2-lanes) and support for ARC-4038 12G SAS expander units enables capacity growth — the platform can be expanded up to 512 drives using multiple expanders as described by the manufacturer.
- Integrated 4-pin XLR connector on the 6MN model accepts +11.5 ~ 15.5V DC for field battery or adapter power options.
- Single 2700rpm cooling fan with intelligent speed control and a quoted sound pressure level of 37 dB delivers whisper-quiet operation suitable for studio and office environments.
- Thunderbolt daisy-chaining allows connection of up to 10 devices for large external workflows and direct display output for dual 6K workflows as described by the product series.
Areca ARC-8050T5U-6MN – Unpopulated (New Thunderbolt 5 Version) Technical Specifications
| Form Factor | Desktop 6-Bay |
| Host Interface | 2 x Thunderbolt 5 ports; 1 x Display Port |
| Connection | Thunderbolt 5 x 2 / Display Port x 1 |
| Storage Interface | NVMe x 1 (U.2/U.3)/SAS/SATA |
| RAID Level | 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Expansion Support | SFF-8644 (2-lanes) |
| Cooling Fan | 1 x 2700rpm |
| Power Supply | 180W |
| Physical 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 |
| XLR | 4-pin XLR |
| OS Support | Thunderbolt 5: macOS 15.0 or later & Windows 11 or later ; USB: OS Independent |
| Computer Port Type | Thunderbolt™ 5 & USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| High Performance Interface | High performance 80 and 120 Gbps Thunderbolt 5 interface |
| Included Cable | 1m 120 Gbps active Thunderbolt™ 5 (USB-C) cable included |
| Controller | Raid-on-Chip (ROC) storage controller; On-board SDRAM Cache with ECC Protection |
| Encryption | Controller-level hardware encryption; SED support; ARC-8050T5U RAID storages support 128- and 256-bit encryption keys using AES (a key size of 128, or 256 bits), or password (a variable key size). |
| Management | Front-panel LCD; Out-of-band RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet; In-band Thunderbolt web management (ArcHTTP); ArcSAP graphical manager; Web browser-based McRAID manager |
| Sound Pressure Level | 37 dB |
| SAS Expansion | Expandable via ARC-4038 12G SAS Expander units, up to 512 drives with multiple 12G SAS expanders |
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