The Areca ARC-8050T5U-4A brings next-generation Thunderbolt 5 RAID performance to professional creative, media and workstation environments. Designed for users working with high-resolution content, large project files and business-critical storage, it combines high-speed connectivity with enterprise-class hardware RAID protection.
Compact, powerful and built for modern workflows, the ARC-8050T5U-4A is ideal for video editing, content creation, backup, photography, post-production and high-performance desktop storage.
High-performance connectivity for modern workstation and media workflows.
Compact RAID storage designed for professional desktop environments.
Enterprise-class RAID protection without relying on host CPU resources.
Designed for professional SAS and SATA storage deployments.
The ARC-8050T5U-4A is designed for professionals who need fast, dependable external RAID storage without compromising on data protection. Whether you are editing high-resolution video, managing photography archives, working with large creative project files or building a reliable backup workflow, the ARC-8050T5U-4A provides the performance and flexibility required for modern production environments.
With dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, USB-C compatibility and DisplayPort output, the ARC-8050T5U series is built for today’s connected workstations and creative studios. Areca also highlights support for Apple silicon Macs and professional display workflows, making the platform especially relevant for media and post-production users.
Unlike software RAID, the ARC-8050T5U-4A uses a dedicated hardware RAID controller to manage parity generation and storage protection independently from the host system. This helps maintain workstation performance while supporting professional RAID levels for speed, redundancy and flexibility.
The platform supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk and JBOD, giving users the flexibility to configure storage around performance, protection or capacity requirements.
| Product Information |
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| Product SKU | ARC-8050T5U-4A |
| Product Type | Thunderbolt 5 / USB 3.2 Gen 2 RAID Storage |
| Form Factor | Desktop 4-Bay |
| Host Interface |
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| Thunderbolt | 2 x Thunderbolt 5 ports |
| Display | 1 x DisplayPort |
| USB Support | USB 3.2 Gen 2 compatibility via USB-C computer port |
| Storage & RAID |
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| Drive Interface | SAS / SATA |
| RAID Levels | RAID 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Controller | Raid-on-Chip hardware RAID controller |
| Cache | On-board SDRAM cache with ECC protection |
| Security & Protection |
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| Encryption | Controller-based hardware encryption |
| SED Support | Self-encrypting drive support |
| Power Control | Intelligent power On/Off function for data integrity |
| Management |
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| LCD | Front LCD for configuration and monitoring |
| Web Management | McRAID web browser-based storage manager |
| Software | Areca Single Admin Portal (ArcSAP) |
| Management Access | Thunderbolt, LAN port and LCD configuration |
| Physical Specification |
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| Dimensions | 123 x 165.6 x 232 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg / 8.0 lbs |
| Cooling | 1 x 2700rpm cooling fan |
| Power Supply | 180W |
| Operating System Support |
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| Thunderbolt 5 Host | macOS 15.3 or above, Windows 11 23H2 or above |
| Thunderbolt 4 Host | macOS 14.x or above, Windows 11 or above |
| Thunderbolt 3 Host | macOS 15.0 or above |
| USB | OS independent |
TMC supplies Areca Thunderbolt RAID storage solutions for professional media, enterprise and workstation environments. Contact our team for pricing, availability and advice on selecting the right RAID storage platform for your workflow.
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