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Quick Installation Guide
Checklist
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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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 3.2 Gen 1 / 2.0 port 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 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 Thunderbolt
TM
3 RAID Storage
