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product_id: 273297872
title: "Areca ARC-8050T3U-8 (8 Bay Thunderbolt 3 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure)…"
brand: "areca"
price: "HK$32779"
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# 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 speed 8-bay RAID storage capacity 2GB ECC-protected DDR3 SDRAM Areca ARC-8050T3U-8 (8 Bay Thunderbolt 3 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure)…

**Brand:** areca
**Price:** HK$32779
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Unlock Thunderbolt Power & Storage Mastery — Stay Ahead, Stay Connected!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Areca ARC-8050T3U-8 (8 Bay Thunderbolt 3 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure)… by areca
- **How much does it cost?** HK$32779 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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## Best For

- areca enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted areca brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Cross-Platform Powerhouse:** Optimized for both PC and Mac environments, delivering plug-and-play performance for creative pros and managers on the go.
- • **Massive 8-Bay RAID Storage:** Scale your storage effortlessly with support for 8 SAS/SATA drives, perfect for high-capacity, high-performance demands.
- • **Rock-Solid Hardware RAID Protection:** Built-in RAID-On-Chip with ECC memory ensures your data stays safe and accessible, minimizing downtime and drive failure risks.
- • **Versatile Daisy-Chaining Capability:** Connect up to six Thunderbolt 3 devices in a single chain, expanding your professional setup without clutter or compromise.
- • **Blazing-Fast Thunderbolt 3 Connectivity:** Experience ultra-low latency and up to 40Gbps transfer speeds for seamless 4K video editing and multi-stream workflows.

## Overview

The Areca ARC-8050T3U-8 is a premium 8-bay RAID enclosure featuring dual Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, delivering up to 40Gbps data transfer speeds. Equipped with a dual-core LSI SAS2308 RAID controller and 2GB ECC DDR3 SDRAM, it supports multiple RAID levels for robust data protection. Designed for professional video editors and power users, it enables daisy-chaining of up to six devices and supports both PC and Mac platforms, making it a versatile, high-performance storage solution for demanding workflows.

## Description

The new ARC-8050T3U series is the most complete 12Gb/s SAS/SATA 4/6(M)/6/8/12-bay Thunderbolt 3 AND USB C Gen 3.2 desktop SAS/SATA RAID storage with RAID control capabilities solution for both PC and Mac. ARC-8050T3U incorporated on-board RAID-On-Chip and ECC SDRAM memory to deliver true high performance hardware RAID protection against drive failure. This combination helps to provide a high performance storage device perfect for the video editor working with Real time multi-stream HD and 4K workflows. Thunderbolt 3 brings Thunderbolt to USB-C at speeds up to 40 Gbps, creating one compact port that does it all – delivering the fastest, most versatile connection to any dock, display, or data device. ARC-8050T3U is equipped with dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for connecting to any Thunderbolt 3-enabled host and offers an additional Thunderbolt 3 port for daisy-chaining other peripherals. The Thunderbolt daisy-chaining allows connection of up to six devices, so customers can connect ARC-8050T3U for massive amounts of video storage with a single Thunderbolt connection to their host computer.

Review: Customer Supprt - I own a few Areca products, and they are good, but be prepared to have HORRENDOUS tech support.For that reason I will never purchase another product from them

## Features

- 8 Bay Thunderbolt 3 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Enclosure
- Newest generation Thunderbolt 3 and USB C Gen 3.2 to 12Gb/s SAS and SATA RAID Storage
- Dual Core LSI SAS2308, 12Gb/s SAS/SATA ROC with 2GB DDR3-1866 SDRAM with ECC protection and the latest Thunderbolt 3-enabled USB-C ports up to 40Gbps, dual 4K UHD external displays.
- Hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD
- Thunderbolt daisy-chaining allows connection of up to six devices

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B086DFS3HZ |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,455 in Enclosures |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Customer Reviews | 2.7 2.7 out of 5 stars (2) |
| Date First Available | March 26, 2020 |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Item Weight | 14.99 pounds |
| Item model number | ARC-8050T3U-8 |
| Manufacturer | Areca |
| Max Number of Supported Devices | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 5.75 x 11.42 x 11.89 inches |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Areca
- **Color:** Black
- **Hardware Interface:** SATA 6.0 Gb/s
- **Hardware Platform:** Personal Computer
- **Material:** Metal, Plastic

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Customer Supprt
*by J***A on August 30, 2023*

I own a few Areca products, and they are good, but be prepared to have HORRENDOUS tech support.For that reason I will never purchase another product from them

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*Last updated: 2026-03-05*