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macOS has built-in driver, Mac users can skip this step if launching web 

manager from LAN port; nevertheless, if you launch web manager

through ArcHTTP, you must install the MRAID software package.

1. Connect power cord to a grounded electronical outlet and 

to the ARC-8050T3 RAID storage.

2. ARC-8050T3 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-8050T3 RAID storage automatically turns off when 

the computer to which it is attached sleeps or is 
disconnected.

Step 7: Connect Power Cord

Step 8: 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-8050T3 manual from the 

website below: 

• 

https://www.areca.com.tw/products/thunderbolt_8050T3.html

• 

https://www.areca.com.tw/support/downloads.html

If you need more detail information, please download ARC-8050T3 manual from the 

website below: 

• 

https://www.areca.com.tw/products/thunderbolt_8050T3.html

• 

https://www.areca.com.tw/support/downloads.html

Step 9: Launch Manager

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

 Method 2: Web Storage Manager through ArcHTTP (in MRAID)

1. 

Mac users

There is one “MRAID” folder showing on your 

desktop. Double-click on the “MRAID” folder icon to locate 

your ArcHTTP utility and CLI program file folder. Double-click 

on the “ArcHTTP64” to launch manager.

Windows users

There is  “        ” ArcHTTP icon showing on 

your system tray. Double-click on the icon to launch manager.

2. It shows all RAID storages available on the system and create 

an individual RAID storage icon located on left column of the 

“ArcHTTP Configurations” screen. 

3. Locate “ARC-8050T3 Web Management” and launch the 

selected storage manager.

 Method 1: Web Storage Manager from LAN Port

User can remote manage the ARC-8050T3 series without adding 

any user specific software (platform independent) via standard 

web browsers directly connected to the Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 
LAN port.

 Connect LAN port of the ARC-8050T3 using the 

included Ethernet cable and then to a LAN port or LAN switch.

 

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 

storage manager.

See the chapter 4 of Web Browser-based Configuration on the 

user manual detailing the Web Storage Manager to customize 

your RAID configuration.

Step 8: Login

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-8050T3 user manual for information on 

customizing your RAID volumes using the storage manager. 

Otherwise, to begin using the ARC-8050T3 right away.

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:

Step 9: Quick Create RAID Set and Volume

* Using LCD Panel to Manage and Monitor

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