Areca ARC-8050T3U-4A - 4-Bay SATA 2.5"/3.5" 6Gbps RAID Storage
The Areca ARC-8050T3U-4A is a professional 4-bay desktop RAID enclosure featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports. Compatible with 6 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives, it integrates a single-core 800 MHz SAS ROC processor and 1 GB DDR3 memory for dedicated performance and high data integrity. Supports RAID levels 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, single disk, and JBOD, ideal for professionals needing fast, reliable, and flexible storage for editing and backup.
The Areca ARC-8050T3U-4A is a compact 4-bay professional desktop RAID enclosure offering reliable performance for editing and backup projects that require high speed and data protection. Compatible with 6 Gb/s SAS and SATA drives, it is suitable for creative and business environments demanding fast and secure mass storage.
Advanced connectivity: Features dual Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) ports and a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port ensuring ultra-fast transfer speeds and multi-platform compatibility with Windows, macOS, and Linux. Also includes DisplayPort for connecting 4K or higher resolution monitors without sacrificing Thunderbolt ports.
Dedicated processor and reliable memory: Equipped with a single-core 800 MHz SAS ROC processor and 1 GB DDR3-800 memory, the ARC-8050T3U-4A efficiently manages RAID operations, ensuring data integrity under load and consistent performance without impacting host system resources.
Extensive RAID levels: Supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, single disk, and JBOD, allowing flexible configurations ranging from speed optimization to maximum security and redundancy, facilitating use in a variety of professional applications.
Compact design and efficient cooling: Its small footprint and 4 hot-swappable bays chassis facilitates integration in limited spaces. The 2700 rpm fan provides continuous, stable thermal dissipation for 24/7 operation.
Easy management and cross-platform support: RAID management is handled via an intuitive web interface with monitoring, alerts, and maintenance features. Compatible with macOS 10.12 or later, Windows 8/10 or later (Thunderbolt), and OS independent with USB, requiring no additional drivers.
- 4 hot-swappable bays for 6 Gb/s SAS or SATA drives
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports
- Single-core 800 MHz SAS ROC processor and 1 GB DDR3-800 memory
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, single disk and JBOD
- Compact chassis with active 2700 rpm cooling fan
- Multi-platform compatible; plug & play ease of use
- Ideal for professionals needing fast, reliable, and secure storage
