Areca Thunderbolt 5 USB 3.2 Gen2 Raid Storage ARC-8050T5U-4A

The ARC-8050T5U-4A pairs dual Thunderbolt 3 ports with a USB 3.2 Gen 2 connection in a compact 4-bay enclosure, delivering hardware RAID performance that software solutions simply cannot match. With a dedicated 2GB ECC cache and a robust RAID engine, this unit handles 4K video editing, large backups, and multi-user workflows without breaking a sweat.

Highlights

• Dual Thunderbolt 3 ports with up to 40Gbps bandwidth and daisy-chain support for up to 6 devices
• Additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 port for flexible connectivity at up to 10Gbps
• Hardware RAID controller with 2GB DDR3 ECC cache for sustained performance
• Supports 4 x 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDDs or SSDs with hot-swap capability
• Extensive RAID level support: 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, and Single Disk
• Integrated LCD panel and LAN management for easy configuration and monitoring
• Aluminum enclosure with smart temperature-controlled fan for quiet, reliable operation

In daily use

Connect the ARC-8050T5U-4A to a Thunderbolt 3-equipped Mac or PC and you immediately gain access to a high-speed storage pool that can be configured for speed, redundancy, or a balance of both. The dual Thunderbolt ports allow you to daisy-chain additional Thunderbolt devices, while the USB-C port ensures compatibility with a wider range of systems. The built-in LCD panel and web-based management interface let you monitor drive health, rebuild status, and system alerts at a glance, even without a host connected.

Full specifications

• Host interfaces: 2 x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-C)
• Drive bays: 4 (hot-swappable)
• Supported drive types: 2.5"/3.5" SATA III HDD/SSD
• RAID levels: 0, 1, 1E, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, JBOD, Single Disk
• Cache memory: 2GB DDR3-1866 ECC SDRAM
• Data transfer rates: Thunderbolt 3 up to 40Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10Gbps
• Daisy chain: up to 6 Thunderbolt devices
• DisplayPort support: via Thunderbolt 3
• Management: LCD panel, LAN port (Web GUI), Thunderbolt/USB utility
• Cooling: smart temperature-controlled fan
• Power supply: internal 250W
• Enclosure material: aluminum
• Security: Kensington lock slot
• OS compatibility: macOS, Windows, Linux

Final note

For creative professionals and power users who demand both speed and data protection, the ARC-8050T5U-4A is a versatile and dependable storage solution that bridges Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 ecosystems with ease.