Front view of the Areca ARC-8050T3-16R 16-bay rackmount Thunderbolt 3 RAID

Areca ARC-8050T3-16R | 16-Bay 4U Rackmount Thunderbolt 3 RAID

RAID levels:
0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD
Connections:
2x TB3
1x DisplayPort
Disk ports:
12G SAS
6G SATA
OS support:
macOS 10.12 or later & Windows 8/10 or later
SAS expansion:
Yes, SFF-8644 expansion up to 512 HDDs
Power:
Redundant and hot-swappable 550W x2 with PFC and energy-efficient 80Plus Platinum Compliant
Bay count:
16
Transfer speed:
2000 MB/s
€3,807.00
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SKU:
8050T3-16R
Product type:
Rackmount RAID

High-Capacity Rackmount RAID for Creative Professionals

The Areca ARC-8050T3-16R is a 16-bay rackmount RAID solution that delivers immense capacity and high performance for professional studios and post-production houses. Housed in a 4U chassis, this system is powered by a dual-core RAID-on-Chip processor and a 12Gb/s SAS backplane, providing the sustained throughput needed for demanding 4K and 8K video workflows.

With dual 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 ports, the ARC-8050T3-16R offers a direct, high-speed connection to your workstations, while a dedicated SAS expansion port allows for future growth. Enterprise features like a powerful hardware RAID engine, 2GB of ECC cache, and support for battery backup modules ensure your data is both fast and secure, making this the ideal centralized storage solution for your creative team.

Key Features & Benefits:

  • 16 Bays for High Capacity: Provides massive storage potential in a 4U rackmount form factor, ideal for centralizing project assets and archives.
  • Powerful Hardware RAID Engine: A dual-core ROC and 2GB of ECC cache deliver the performance required for multi-stream 4K/8K video editing without impacting host CPU resources.
  • High-Speed Thunderbolt 3: Dual ports provide 40Gbps bandwidth for lightning-fast file transfers and smooth editing workflows.
  • Enterprise Data Protection: Supports multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) and optional battery backup unit (BBU) for cache protection and data integrity.
  • Scalable for Future Growth: A dedicated SAS expansion port allows you to easily connect additional JBOD enclosures as your storage needs increase.

For custom drive configurations or expert advice, please contact us.

Shipping policy

Any items which are in stock, will be dispatched immediately - same day if possible and morning of the following business day at the latest. Items which are not in stock at our local warehouse will be routed to us, and dispatched immediately upon arrival to us. In that case, the estimated dispatch time is noted on the product page.

Note that you are always welcome to email info@dittools.eu or call (+372) 5556 0057 for a more accurate shipping time estimate, as this does vary depending on a number of factors.

Standard shipping

Unless otherwise noted, all items are shipped standard via DPD. We normally ship to European Union countries only – do contact us for possible exceptions, particularly other European mainland countries. Shipping times vary between 1 to 10 business days within Europe – an up to date estimate will be given at checkout.

Express shipping

Our shipping partner for expedited deliveries is DHL Express; please contact us directly for a quote.

Returning an item

If you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, you can return your item(s) for a full refund within 14 days of confirmed delivery.

Special sales, demo items and promotions may have modified return policies. If an item from a bundle is returned for refund, the total bundle discount or the total value of the gifts will get deducted from the returned item prior to issuing a refund. If the bundle discount (or gift value) exceeds the value of the returned item, the difference must be paid to be able to return the item.

Return autorization

If you would like to return any item(s), please contact us by either emailing info@dittools.eu or calling (+372) 5556 0057. We will share with you a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) code and ask that you clearly mark this code outside of your shipping box as you ship your item(s) back for a refund.

You will be liable for the shipping and any applicable customs/duty fees returning the item(s).

Incorrect items

If the return is made due to a faulty product, or an incorrectly shipped product, or if you are returning the item(s) due to a defect, or functionality issue, or because it is not the item you have ordered, we will gladly email or mail a return shipping label covering all shipping related expenses. In order to determine whether the return is initiated due to a technical problem, we may ask for you to provide visual support like images or a video on the item(s).

Shipping

Returned merchandise must be in its original packaging, and placed in a decent shipping box, e.g. the same box that we shipped the items to you in. Please make sure to clearly mark the RMA code you have received from us outside on the box.

Do not forget to cover or peel off any existing shipping labels on the box.

DIT Supplies OÜ cannot be held accountable for return shipments that have not reached us or returns made without RMA codes. We strongly advise that if you are returning the item(s) with a carrier of your choice that you use a traceable shipping method.

It may take 4-5 business days for your return to reach us. Once it is received and inspected, your refund will be processed and automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 14 business days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-4 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.

Customs, duties & taxes

There are no customs duties or taxes on orders shipping within the EU. Orders shipped outside of the EU may be subject to import taxes, customs duties and fees collected by the destination country. The recipient of an international shipment may be subject to such import taxes, customs duties and fees, which are collected once a shipment reaches the recipient's country. Additional charges for customs clearance must be paid for by the recipient; we have no control over these charges and cannot predict what they may be. Customs policies vary widely from country to country; and when customs clearance procedures are required, it can cause delays beyond our original delivery estimates. We advise that you contact your local customs office for more information.