Areca Thunderbolt Bridge – Professional Thunderbolt bridges for networking and storage
The Areca Thunderbolt Bridge series consists of professional devices designed for users of Apple Mac computers running macOS, Windows computers, and workstations used in video production, photography, post-production, broadcasting, data centers, and business applications. Areca solutions enable the use of the extremely fast Thunderbolt interface to connect professional networking devices, storage, and SAS and Ethernet infrastructure, ensuring maximum performance and operational reliability.
Tri-mode (NVMe/SAS/SATA) 12 Gbps controllers with hardware RAID
The three-mode - NVMe/SAS/SATA - affordable RAID controllers are designed to deliver unparalleled performance, using only carefully selected, best-in-class components. Key features include dual-core Broadcom SAS3908 chips, PCIe Gen 4.0 bus and three-mode ROC.
12 Gb/s SAS/SATA controllers with hardware RAID
Areca SAS/SATA controllers with hardware RAIDzaprovide enhanced performance and better data protection for enterprises. They are designed for the most demanding data center performance and IT applications
External Thunderbolt™ USB-C RAID SAS 12 Gb/s enclosures
The ARC-8050T3U series of Thunderbolt™ USB-C RAID SAS 12 Gbps external enclosures feature two Thunderbolt™ 3 (USB-C) ports for connecting to any Thunderbolt™ 3-capable host, and offers an additional Thunderbolt™ 3 port for daisy-chaining other peripherals while providing power for fast notebook charging. The ARC-8050T3U enclosures also feature a full-size DisplayPort 1.4 video output for quick and easy display setup up to 8K.
If the ARC-8050T3UARC-8050T3U external Thunderbolt™ USB-C RAID SAS 12 Gbps enclosures are connected to a computer's USB-C port, the USB device controller inside the ARC-8050T3U-enabled system is activated and the internal USB device controller routes USB signals (2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB 3.2 Gen 2) to the USB-C port. In this state, the ARC-8050T3U Thunderbolt 3 chassis port behaves exactly like a typical USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 connector.
SATA 6 Gb/s controllers with hardware RAID
Areca RAID PCIe 2.0 ARC-1203 Series controllers are cost-effective solutions for connecting SATA 2/4/8 6 Gbps peripherals. Areca's ARC-1203 Series entry-level RAID controllers cover the spectrum of storage requirements for cost-sensitive applications that require robust data protection. The 2/4/8 port configurations are designed for high-availability, high-capacity applications such as security systems, surveillance, multimedia content generation, big data capture, mail servers and basic database systems.
Areca – Professional RAID Controllers and Thunderbolt Arrays for Apple Mac and Windows
Areca Technology is a global manufacturer of professional storage systems, specializing in the design of high-performance hardware RAID controllers, Thunderbolt™ disk arrays, Fibre Channel adapters, Tri-Mode RAIDcontrollers, NVMe RAID, SAS RAID, SATA RAID, and SAS HBA (non-RAID) controllers. Areca’s solutions have been used for many years by film studios, photographers, data centers, production companies, and enterprises requiring maximum performance, reliability, and data security.
The brand’s product lineup also includes state-of-the-art external Thunderbolt™ 5 and Thunderbolt™ 3 RAID arrays, equipped with hardware RAID controllers and supporting NVMe U.2/U.3, SAS 12 Gb/s, and SATA 6 Gb/sdrives. Thanks to the Thunderbolt interface with a bandwidth of up to 80 Gb/s (Thunderbolt 5), Areca devices are ideal for working with 4K, 6K, and 8K content, large RAW photo libraries, AI projects, and advanced multimedia production environments.
Areca – the perfect solution for Apple Mac computers running macOS
Areca products are designed for professional users of Apple Mac computers. They offer full compatibility with macOS and computers equipped with Apple Silicon processors, including:
- Apple Mac Studio
- Mac Pro
- MacBook Pro
- Mac mini
- Apple M1, M2, M3, M4, and the latest M5 family processors
Thanks to native support for Thunderbolt™ technology and the high performance of hardware RAID controllers, Areca solutions are an excellent choice for users of professional applications such as Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects, Logic Pro, Capture One, and Adobe Lightroom.
Enterprise-Class Hardware RAID
Areca’s PCIe RAID controllers and Thunderbolt arrays utilize high-performance RAID-on-Chip (ROC) processors and DDR4 ECC cache memory, often working in conjunction with BBU (Battery Backup Unit) or SuperCap modules, which protect data stored in the cache even in the event of a sudden power loss.
Supported RAID levels include, among others:
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- RAID 1E
- RAID 3
- RAID 5
- RAID 6
- RAID 10
- RAID 30
- RAID 50
- RAID 60
- JBOD
Hardware-based RAID offloads the computer’s CPU, ensuring stable performance during intensive workloads, array rebuilds, RAID level migrations, or capacity expansions without interrupting system operation.
Solutions for Professional Applications
Areca products are designed for the most demanding work environments, such as:
- 4K, 6K, and 8K video editing and post-production,
- professional photography and RAW file processing,
- television and film production,
- visual effects (VFX),
- artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning,
- file servers,
- data centers,
- data archiving,
- backup systems,
- and professional business environments operating 24/7.
Thanks to a combination of top-tier performance, reliability, and extensive management features, Areca solutions are among the most highly regarded enterprise-class storage systems available on the market.
Abart Pro – Authorized Areca Product Provider in Poland
Abart Pro is an authorized provider and partner of the Areca brand in Poland, offering a full range of PCIe RAID controllers, Thunderbolt™ RAID arrays, Fibre Channel adapters, and professional storage solutions for users of Apple Mac computers running macOS and Windows computers.
We provide expert technical advice, assistance in selecting the right RAID solution, pre-deployment support, and post-sales service. Thanks to our many years of experience, we help design high-performance and secure storage systems for film studios, photographers, graphic designers, content creators, and businesses that require the highest levels of performance and reliability.
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