Areca ARC-4883T3 12Gb/s SAS Hardware RAID Controller with Thunderbolt 3
The Areca ARC-4883T3 is a professional hardware RAID controller converting Thunderbolt 3 to 8 external 12Gb/s SAS ports, perfect for connecting high-speed JBOD or RAID storage systems. The robust Mini Box chassis includes dual Thunderbolt 3 ports (40Gbps), daisy chain support, and optimized transfers for 4K, pro audio/video and creative workflows on macOS and Windows.
The Areca ARC-4883T3 is an advanced Thunderbolt 3 to SAS 12Gb/s hardware RAID expansion perfect for Mac and Windows creative users and those working with high-volume 4K or 8K data. It allows seamless external connection to JBOD or full RAID storage arrays with true hardware protection and enterprise performance.
Main technical specifications:
- Form factor: Compact, robust Mini Box for desktop or rack use.
- Host connection: 2 Thunderbolt 3 (40Gbps, dual-protocol PCIe & DisplayPort), daisy chain support for device expansion.
- Internal controller: Powered by Areca ARC-1883x hardware RAID, with advanced cache and true 12Gb/s SAS architecture.
- External ports: 8 12Gb/s SAS ports via 2 Mini-SAS HD SFF-8644 connectors, configurable for JBOD, RAID or mixed operation.
- Max data transfer: Up to 12Gb/s per port, for real-time 4K/8K streaming and massive data movement.
- Cooling: 2,700rpm fan for reliable, cool operation.
- Power supply: 100–240V AC / 65W universal supply.
- Physical dimensions: 150 mm (H) x 64.4 mm (W) x 191.7 mm (D).
- Weight: 1.2 kg.
- OS compatibility: macOS 10.12+, Windows 7/8/10+.
ARC-4883T3 integrates seamlessly with wide-range storage systems, expanding Thunderbolt environments and facilitating both stationary and mobile deployments for media, editing, and collaborative projects. Offers full hardware RAID support: 0, 1, 10(1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, single disk, and JBOD, with hot migrate/grow, SED, pro alerts and remote monitoring.
