Areca ARC-8050T3U-12 - 12-Bay SATA 2.5"/3.5" 12Gbps RAID Storage
The Areca ARC-8050T3U-12 is a professional 12-bay desktop RAID enclosure featuring hot-swappable bays, dual Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports. Compatible with 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA drives, it includes a powerful Tri-Mode Dual-Core ARM A15 1.6 GHz processor and 8 GB DDR4 SDRAM for advanced performance and high data integrity. It supports multiple RAID levels including RAID 50 and 60, ideal for professional workflows in editing, virtualization, and secure backup.
The Areca ARC-8050T3U-12 is a professional 12-bay hot-swappable desktop RAID enclosure designed to deliver maximum capacity, performance, and reliability for demanding professional environments. It supports 12 Gb/s SAS and 6 Gb/s SATA drives, including HDDs and SSDs, featuring a Broadcom ROC Tri-Mode Dual-Core ARM A15 1.6 GHz processor combined with 8 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM for exceptional throughput and efficient data handling.
Advanced and fast connectivity: Equipped with dual Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, it offers ultra-fast data transfers, daisy-chain support, and broad compatibility with macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems. Includes a DisplayPort for direct connection to high-resolution monitors (4K and beyond) without compromising data ports.
Tri-Mode ROC Processor and advanced memory: The Broadcom ROC Tri-Mode Dual-Core ARM A15 processor enables simultaneous and efficient management of SAS, SATA, and NVMe SSDs, while the 8 GB DDR4 SDRAM provides ample caching and processing power, reducing the host system workload.
Complete RAID support: Supports a full range of RAID levels: 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, as well as JBOD and single disk modes. RAID 50 and 60 provide optimal combinations of performance and redundancy for high-volume and mission-critical environments.
Robust design and efficient cooling: Built with a compact metal chassis, it features 12 hot-swappable drive bays for quick disk replacement and two 2700 rpm internal fans ensuring effective thermal management for continuous and stable 24/7 operation.
Easy management and multi-platform support: Management is done through an intuitive web interface with notifications and alerts for proactive monitoring. Compatible with macOS 10.12 or later, Windows 8/10 or later (Thunderbolt 3), and OS-independent USB connectivity. Installation and setup require no additional drivers, facilitating integration in professional studios, offices, and data centers.
- 12 hot-swappable bays for 12 Gb/s SAS or 6 Gb/s SATA HDD/SSD drives
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gbps) and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports
- Broadcom ROC Tri-Mode Dual-Core ARM A15 1.6 GHz Processor
- 8 GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM memory for caching and high-speed processing
- Full RAID support: 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, and single disk
- Compact metal chassis with active cooling via two 2700 rpm fans
- Web based RAID management with monitoring and alert notifications
- Multi-platform compatible and plug & play
- Ideal for professional environments demanding high capacity, editing, virtualization, and secure backup
