Mac Systems: Thunderbolt 5 on Mac requires macOS 15.3 Sequoia or later.
Windows Systems: Windows PCs supporting Thunderbolt 5 require Windows 11 (version 23H2 or later) and hardware Thunderbolt 5 compatibility (such as Intel’s latest Core Ultra processors).
The Tekram ARC‑8050T5U‑12E is a 12‑bay Thunderbolt 5 hardware RAID enclosure engineered for studios, post‑production teams, and workstation users who need maximum speed, reliability, and flexibility. With dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, DisplayPort 2.1 video output, and a dedicated hardware RAID engine, it delivers next‑generation performance. This is the most advanced 8‑bay bare Thunderbolt 5 enclosure available today
Advanced Features
- High‑performance 80Gbps / 120Gbps Thunderbolt 5 interface
- Supports simultaneous dual‑6K in/out workflows
- USB‑C 3.2 Gen 2 fallback mode
- Full support for Apple Silicon Macs
- Configuration via Thunderbolt, LAN, or LCD panel
- Includes 1m 120Gbps active Thunderbolt 5 (USB‑C) cable
- Video‑optimized performance tuning options
- Enterprise‑class data protection and security
- Controller‑level hardware encryption
- Intelligent power on/off for data integrity
- SED (self‑encrypting drive) support
Thunderbolt 5 Connectivity and Display Support
The ARC‑8050T5U series includes dual Thunderbolt 5 ports for connecting to any Thunderbolt 5‑enabled host. A second Thunderbolt 5 port supports daisy‑chaining additional peripherals and provides power delivery for notebook charging.
A full‑size DisplayPort 2.1 MF output on the rear panel enables easy dual‑6K monitor setups, ideal for professional editing and color‑grading environments.
USB‑C 3.2 Gen 2 Compatibility
When connected to a USB‑C computer port, the ARC‑8050T5U automatically activates its internal USB device controller. In this mode, the Thunderbolt 5 port behaves exactly like a standard USB‑C 3.2 Gen 2 connector, ensuring broad compatibility with non‑Thunderbolt systems.
Supported Drive Types:
- 3.5" SATA HDD
- 2.5" SATA SSD
- Enterprise‑class drives recommended
True Hardware RAID Controller
At the heart of the ARC‑8050T5U series is a powerful RAID‑on‑Chip (ROC) hardware controller. This delivers true hardware RAID performance without consuming host CPU resources, ensuring smooth operation even during array rebuilds.
Supported RAID Levels:
0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD
High‑Speed On‑Board Cache
With a large high‑speed SDRAM cache, the ARC‑8050T5U delivers smooth multitasking and stable performance under heavy workloads, including 8K editing environments.
The cache can be configured to adjust read/write ratios depending on your workflow. This flexibility makes it ideal for:
- 4K / 6K / 8K video editing
- DaVinci Resolve & Final Cut Pro
- VFX and color grading
- Unreal Engine / virtual production
- AI/ML datasets
- High‑capacity media archives
VFX & Animation:
- DaVinci Resolve
- Final Cut Pro
- Adobe Premiere
- Unreal Engine
- Blender
- Large texture libraries
- Simulation caching
- Virtual production workflows
AI / ML:
- Dataset storage
- Model training scratch space
