Areca
ARC-8050T3-12R Thunderbolt 3 RAID System
The Areca ARC-8050T3-12R is a robust 12-bay, 2U rackmount RAID enclosure built for demanding professional workflows, particularly HD and 4K video editing. It supports both 2.5" and 3.5" SAS-3/SATA III drives, offering substantial storage capacity. With dual 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports, it ensures high-speed data transfer and daisy-chaining capabilities. Its advanced hardware RAID, managed by an onboard controller and ECC memory, delivers exceptional performance and data integrity for intensive applications.
$4988.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
138
/ 188
#138 in Hard Drive Arrays
Price vs Category Average
+134%
Above average
Storage Capacity
96
/ TB
Who it's for
- High-Speed Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity
- Dedicated Hardware RAID Controller
- Massive 12-Bay Capacity and RAID Options
Who should skip it
- High Initial Investment Cost
- Significant Operational Noise
- Complex Management and Setup
Key Specs
Storage Capacity
96 TB
Included Drives
12x 8 TB SAS-3 3.5" hard drives
RAID Levels Supported
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1E, RAID 3, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, RAID 30, RAID 50, RAID 60, Single Disk, JBOD
Drive Bays
12x 2.5"/3.5" SAS-3, SATA III (hot-swap)
Inputs/Outputs
2x USB-C Thunderbolt 3 (40 Gb/s), 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x Mini SAS (SFF-8644) SAS-3 (12 Gb/s)
Memory
2 GB DDR3-1866 ECC
OS Compatibility
macOS 10.12 or later, Windows 8/10 or later
Power Supply
1 x 400 W internal
Features
- High-speed 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
- Supports extensive hardware RAID configurations
- Scalable expansion via MiniSAS HD port
- Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining
- Onboard 1.2GHz Dual-Core RAID-On-Chip
- Configuration via LCD, RJ45, or Thunderbolt 3
- Supports simultaneous 4K input/output workflow
- Includes DisplayPort 1.2 video output
What customers say
Professionals highly value the Areca ARC-8050T3-12R for its exceptional speed and robust performance, driven by Thunderbolt 3 and reliable RAID technology. It excels at handling demanding 4K/8K video workflows and large data sets, making it a cornerstone for productivity. Users confirm its solid, professional build quality. While the premium price and noticeable fan noise are noted trade-offs for high performance, the system's stability after initial setup is praised. Overall, the consensus is that this unit is a dependable, high-speed workhorse, justifying the investment for those requiring top tier data integrity and scalability in critical environments.
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