Areca ARC-8050t3u-4A Thunderbolt 3 USB 3.2 Gen2 RAID Storage External Power Supply

The Areca ARC-8050t3u-4A is a high-performance Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen2 RAID storage solution designed for professionals requiring fast, reliable, and scalable external storage. This unit includes an external power supply (Netzteil) and supports up to 4 SAS or SATA drives in a compact aluminum enclosure.

Advantages

With dual Thunderbolt 3 ports and a USB 3.2 Gen2 port, the ARC-8050t3u-4A offers exceptional data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps. The hardware RAID controller with 2GB DDR3 ECC cache ensures data integrity and high performance. Hot-swappable drive bays and a smart fan cooling system make it ideal for demanding environments.

Suitable for

• Creative professionals (video editing, 3D rendering)
• IT administrators needing fast backup and storage
• Small to medium business server environments
• Home users with high-capacity storage needs

Key specifications

• Host Interface: 2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C)
• Drive Bays: 4x 2.5"/3.5" SAS/SATA HDD/SSD (hot-swappable)
• RAID Levels: 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD
• RAID Controller: Dual Core ARM A9 RAID-on-Chip with 2GB DDR3-1866 ECC SDRAM
• Max Transfer Rate: Thunderbolt 3 up to 40 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbps
• Management: LCD panel, Ethernet (RJ-45) for Web GUI, Thunderbolt/USB for GUI/CLI
• Enclosure: Aluminum with smart fan cooling
• Power Supply: External AC adapter (included)
• OS Support: macOS, Windows, Linux
• Drive Interface: SAS-3 (12Gb/s) / SATA-III (6Gb/s)
• Daisy Chain: Yes (via Thunderbolt 3)
• S.M.A.R.T. Support: Yes, Automatic Rebuild: Yes
• LED Indicators: Power, Activity, Fault

Recommendations

For optimal performance, use enterprise-grade SAS or SATA SSDs. The ARC-8050t3u-4A is perfect for video production workflows, server backups, and high-speed data archives. Its compact design and robust build make it a reliable choice for any professional setup.