Designed for video editors working with real-time multi-stream HD and 4K workflows, the ARC-8050T3 60TB 6-Bay Thunderbolt 3 RAID Array from Areca is an 6-bay enclosure that is capable of holding both 2.5" and 3.5" SAS-3 12 Gb/s and SATA III 6 Gb/s hard drives and solid state drives. Equipped with 6 x 10TB hard drives for a total storage capacity of 60TB, the back of the enclosure features two 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 ports that allow you to connect the enclosure to computers running macOS 10.12 or higher, as well as Windows 10 and 8. Once connected, you benefit from enhanced 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 connectivity and the ability to daisy-chain up to six compatible peripheral devices. Additional connectivity includes one DisplayPort 1.2 video output for connecting a 4K / 60 Hz monitor, plus a two-lane SFF-8644 expansion port that operates using the SAS-3 12 Gb/s standard for connecting up to seven expansion enclosures.

The Areca ARC-8050T3 also comes with extensive RAID level compatibility. Whether you are looking for speed or redundancy, you can configure the drives to suit your needs, as the enclosure supports a variety of RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, and 60. For those who do not require a RAID, JBOD and Single Disk configurations are also available. This array, including its RAID status, can be configured using the LCD panel on the front, a rear RJ45 port, or one of the Thunderbolt 3 ports.

To back up the enhanced connectivity and advanced RAID features, the ARC-8050T3 comes equipped with an 1.2 GHz Dual-Core RAID-On-Chip and 2GB of 1866 MHz DDR3 ECC memory to ensure smooth operation when working with data intensive applications. The ARC-8050T3 is driven by a 180W internal power supply and cooled using one 92mm 2700 rpm cooling fan. Includes a 3.3' Thunderbolt 3 cable, a power cord, and 24 x drive mounting screws (four per tray).

60TB Storage Capacity    6 x 10TB 3.5" Hard Drives    6 x SAS-3 / SATA III Drive Bays    2 x Thunderbolt 3 | 1 x DisplayPort 1.2    RAID 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50 & 60    1.2 GHz Dual-Core RAID-On-Chip    2GB of 1866 MHz DDR3 ECC RAM    1 x SFF-8644 Expansion Port    1 x 2700 rpm Cooling Fan    Windows and Mac Compatible

High-performance 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 interface

Supports simultaneous 4K input/output workflow

Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for daisy-chaining

EFI supported for macOS multi-boot

Configuration by the Thunderbolt 3 port, RJ45 LAN port, or LCD display

40 Gb/s Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) cable included

Advanced configuration for video optimized performance settings

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the V-mount plate and the Lion Battery?

A: This is a kit with portable RAID storage enclosure with and an additional battery fallback with a mount for the battery itself.

Q: 2. How long is the Thunderbolt 3 cable that is provided?

A: It's 3'.

Q: 3. Does this bay come with drives?

A: Not sure if this Q has been answered, but no it does not. However, I have 4 of these units now, spanning over 3 years, and they are FANTASTIC units. VERY reliable. I can't compare/comment on price with other like units except that I found it closely priced, but I don't care anymore. Reliability and safety of media assets has far outweighed cost.

Q: 4. The these drive bays tool less?? where i can swap out drives without having to put the drive in a tray with screws?

A: The drive needs to be secured with 4 screws.

Q: 5. can I use this with 4 Seagate 16tb SAS drives in raid 10 configuration?

A: Yes, this can be used in that configuration.

Q: 6. What's in the box?

A: Per the Quick Installation Guide: 1 x ARC-8050T3U-4/4A/6(M)/8/12 bays RAID storage unit 1 x 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Type-C cable 1 x RJ-45 LAN cable 1 x Power cord 16/24/32/48 x Drive mounting screws (4 per drive tray) 1 x Quick installation guide

Q: 7. Can I use the Ethernet port on this unit like a server (similar to NAS)? I'm thinking to have this connected to our Ethernet switch so that people in our building can review what I will be working on without needing my supervision or having to come to my workstation. Is this possible?

A: This unit only supports a Thunderbolt 3 type connection. It also would not support any ethernet connection via an adapter as it lacks the necessary drivers to do so.

Q: 8. What type of drives are in this JBOD? SAS-3 12Gb or SATA III 6Gb? Who is the drive manufacturer and what model?

A: The manufacturer only specifies that it is 8x 6GB drives. They do not specify the models used.

Q: 9. hi, i'm interested in 8050t3. in the description it's said that it has 12x SAS 12 Gb/s drive. My questions :1. Does it mean i can only use the drives with SAS interface , so i can't use SATA drive. correct ? 2. can you give me a list of type of recommended harddrive. Can i use seagate constellation drives ? because i have a lot spare of these drives at home.3. Any driver for linux ?

A: 1. Yes, it can only be used with SAS drives, not SATA drives,2. Yes, as long as they are SAS drives. We actually recommend the Seagate Constellation ES.3 SAS drives.3. Currently Areca only supports Windows and Mac, and there are no Linux drivers.

Q: 10. What is the maximum dat capacity on these?

A: The max capacity is limited by the drives you use and your OS limitations.