Areca ARC-8050T3U Series User manual

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Step 1: Unpack the ARC-8050T3U Unit
1 x ARC-8050T3U-4/6(M)/8/12 bays RAID storage unit
1 x 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 Type-C Cable (1 meter) cable
1 x 10Gbps USB Type-C Cable (1 meter) cable
1 x RJ-45 LAN cable
1 x Power cord
16/24/32/48 x Drive mounting screws (4 per drive tray)
1 x Quick installation guide
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Quick Installation Guide
Step 2: Install SAS/SATA Drives
Secure the drive to the tray by four of the mounting screws
and slide all drives into the enclosure.
Step 3: Connect Thunderbolt 3 Ports on RAID Storage
Thunderbolt connectors are provided on the back of the
ARC-8050T3U RAID storage for connecting the array to
Thunderbolt host or USB host.
Thunderbolt Computer Port Connection
Connect ARC-8050T3U RAID storage and Thunderbolt capable
computer Thunderbolt port with the Thunderbolt 3 icon using
the included Thunderbolt 3 cable as shown below:
- Computer with a USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB 2.0 port (Type A)
Connect ARC-8050T3U RAID storage and USB-only computer
USB X.X port with the USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) or USB 2.0
icon using the included USB-C cable and USB Type-C to Type A
adapter as shown below:
USB-only Computer Port Connection
Your USB-only computer can recognize up to 1 volume when
connecting any Thunderbolt 3 port on the ARC-8050T3U. The
additional port can’t support the daisy chain function.
- Computer with a USB-C port
Connect ARC-8050T3U RAID storage and USB-only computer
USB-C port with the USB 3.2 Gen 1 or USB 3.2 Gen 2 icon
using the included USB-C cable as shown below:
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NOTE:
A single Thunderbolt technology daisy chain can have seven
devices, including the computer. Connect the cable to one of
the interface ports on the back of your ARC-8050T3U RAID
storage and to your Thunderbolt capable computer. The
additional port may be used to daisy chain compatible
computer peripherals, such as hard drives, monitors, and
much more.
ARC-8050T3U series
4/6(M)/8/12-bays ThunderboltTM 3 RAID Storage

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1. Connect power cord to a grounded electronical outlet and
to the ARC-8050T3U RAID storage.
2. ARC-8050T3U RAID storage will automatically turn on when
host computer power on status is received from the
thunderbolt cable. It takes about 30 seconds to fully start
up the RAID storage.
3. ARC-8050T3U RAID storage automatically turns off when
the computer to which it is attached sleeps or is
disconnected.
Step 6: Connect Power Cord
Step 7: Install the MRAID Software Package
1. Download the install_mraid installer from the website at
“https://www.areca.com.tw/support/downloads.html”
2. Double-click on the install_mraid zipped file. (PC)
3. Double-click the install_mraid software from the downloads
folder (Mac)or the “setup.exe” unzip file (PC)for installing
MRAID.
4. Follow the installer on-screen steps to complete the
installation.
If you need more detail information, please download ARC-8050T3U manual from the
website below:
• https://www.areca.com.tw/products/thunderbolt_8050T3U.html
• https://www.areca.com.tw/support/downloads.html
If you need more detail information, please download ARC-8050T3U manual from the
website below:
• https://www.areca.com.tw/products/thunderbolt_8050T3U.html
• https://www.areca.com.tw/support/downloads.html
Your ARC-8050T3U series can be configured by McRAID Storage
Manager from ArcHTTP (Thunderbolt port), McRAID Storage
Manager Through LAN port or LCD Panel with Keypad.
※Method 1: McRAID Storage Manager From ArcHTTP
1. There is one “MRAID” icon showing on your desktop. Double-
click on the “MRAID” icon to locate your ArcHTTP utility and
CLI program file folder.
2. When you double-click on the “ArcHTTP64”, it shows all RAID
storages available on the system and create an individual RAID
storage icon located on left column of the “ArcHTTP Configura-
tions” screen.
Step 8: Configure RAID Volumes
3. Locate “ARC-8050T3U Web Management” and launch the
selected McRAID storage manager.
Enter RAID storage default User Name “admin” and the Password
“0000” when the login page prompted for it. After logging in, the
McRAID storage manager process starts.
Click on the “Quick Create” in the main menu, your volume is auto-
matically configured based on the number of disks in your system.
You can create a RAID set associated with exactly one volume set.
The user can change the Raid Level, Capacity, Initialization Mode,
and Stripe Size. A hot spare option is also created, depending on
the exist configuration. Tick on the “Confirm The Operation” check
box and click on the “Submit” button, the RAID set and volume set
will start to initialize. If you prefer to customize your volume set,
please use the “Raid Set Functions” and “Volume Set Functions”.
See chapter 4 of ARC-8050T3U user manual for information on
customizing your RAID volumes using McRAID storage manager.
Otherwise, to begin using the ARC-8050T3U right away.
※Method 3: McRAID Manager From LAN Port (Optional)
User can remote manage the ARC-8050T3U series without adding
any user specific software (platform independent) via standard
web browsers directly connected to the Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
LAN port. The IP address default shows in the LCD screen.
Launch the Web Browser-based RAID manager by entering
http://[IP Address] in the web browser.
Type the User Name and Password. The RAID controller default
User Name is “admin” and the Password is “0000”. After entering
the user name and password, click the button to access the
McRAID storage manager.
See the chapter 4 of Web Browser-based Configuration on the
user manual detailing the McRAID Storage Manager to customize
your RAID configuration.
※Method 2: LCD Panel with Keypad (Optional)
You can use LCD front panel and keypad function to simply create
the RAID volume. The LCD status panel also informs you of the
disk array’s current operating status at a glance. The LCD provides
a system of screens with areas for information, status indication,
or menus. The manufacture default password is set to 0000. The
initial screen is as following:
For additional information on using the LCD to configure the RAID subsystem see the
LCD manual. You can download it from the website below:
http://www.areca.us/support/download/RaidCards/Documents/Manual_Spec/LCD_
manual.zip
For additional information on using the LCD to configure the RAID subsystem see the
LCD manual. You can download it from the website below:
http://www.areca.us/support/download/RaidCards/Documents/Manual_Spec/LCD_
manual.zip
The ARC-8050T3U-6M/6/12 12Gb/s SAS RAID storages
contain one SFF-8644 expansion port that can connect up to 7
expander enclosures. The maximum drive no. is 256 through
this RAID storage with 7 expander enclosures.
Step 5: Connect Monitor Port - LAN Port (Optional)
User can remote manage the RAID enclosure without adding
any user specific software (platform independent) via standard
web browsers directly connected to the 10/100Mbit RJ45 LAN
port. Connect LAN port of the ARC-8050T3U using the included
Ethernet cable and then to a LAN port or LAN switch.
Step 4: Expansion Port Connection (Optional)