Areca FAQ System - Q80051912 - With the ARC-8050, is it possible for my host to execute S.M.A.R.T. health checks on individual HDDs inside the Areca box, using common tools such as smartmontools?

Q80051912 - With the ARC-8050, is it possible for my host to execute S.M.A.R.T. health checks on individual HDDs inside the Areca box, using common tools such as smartmontools?

Smartmontools can support Areca RAID controller include ARC-8050. Please check the man page of smartcrl. There have specific parameters needed to be able to inquiry drives after Areca raid controllers.

Tags: ARC-8050, HDD, smartmontools

Last update:: 2020-08-26 09:25
Author:: Simone
Revision:: 1.0

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Q80031607 - I use the Safari Web Manager to complete a Firmware Update on Mac OS X 10.11.5 but nothing happens.
Q80011608 - Is it possible to install the ARC-8050T2 connect to Thunderbolt 3 under Windows 10 using Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter?
Q80011609 - When I power up with the ARC8050T2 with a MacMini 7.1 and 2 Cinema Displays (one on the HDMI port), only one display appear.
Q80011612 - Apple’s security update 2016-003 for 10.11.6 and the update 10.12.2 contained apparently a hidden Thunderbolt firmware update for Thunderbolt 2 machine. Afterwards Apple Thunderbolt 2 machine is not able to boot from ARC-8050-T2.
Q80021612 - While upgrading the Mac operating system with a security update, the Areca ARC-5028 failed to reboot, and we have been unable to select it as the boot disk since on that machine.
Q80011702 - After clicking on the ArcSAP icon on a new MacPro and typing his user name and password, the next image flashes (mountain/lake) and then nothing opens (no ArcSAP screen).
Q80011703 - ARC-4607T2 is used client can see RAIDIX software 3.2 version FC-storage, LUN, but can’t read LUN information.
Q80011704 - I set up RAID 5 set, but the new volume will not mount on the Mac using the Partition command in Disk Utility.
Q80021704 - By using 6x ST4000NM0115 drives at ARC-5028T2 if you cause a disk failure (removing disk or "set disk to be failed") other drives get also failed.
Q80031704 - On ARC-8050T3-12, we received E#1 FAN #2 Failed errors.
Q80011705 - If I schedule volume check, ARC-5026 volume check starts every time I power up unit.
Q80021705 - When we connect TB3 port to normal USB port (USB2 & USB3) of host system (Mac & Windows), host can’t detect TB3 device.
Q80011706 - Can I directly connect 2 computers to it via the new 8050T3, two Thunderbolt ports?
Q80021706 - Does ARC-1330-8T support TLR?
Q80031706 - Will ARC-5028T2 work with Optical Thunderbolt cable?
Q80011707 - Could ARC-4050T3 supply charge to laptops through TB3 ports?
Q80021707 - ARC-8050T3-12 reattach TB3 cable to iMac (whilst ON), HDD 2 and 11 will drop off the RAID and be seen in management as "FREE" HDD.
Q80011708 - My iMac (Retina 5K, 27 Zoll, 2017), macOS 10.12.5 the monitor stays black after wake up (power saving) with ARC-8050T3 attached.
Q80021708 - Since updating to macOS Sierra, ARC-8050T2 cannot boot from the Apple Thunderbolt 3 machine using Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter.
Q80041708 - When I connect the ARC-8050T3-12 to my iMac I get a kernel panic that says thunderbolt family. Previously this machine had a ARC-8050T2 attached which worked fine.
Q80051708 - At idle time, the Seagate ST4000NM0125 HDDs in ARC-8050T3-8 make more noise than when the HDDs are being accessed.
Q80011710 - Tried to install mraid-20170811 on MAC OS 10.13 (High Sierra) and the Installer status bar remains stuck.
Q80011712 - What’s the altitude characteristic of ARC-8050T2?
Q80021712 - What Is the Power Consumption for an ARC-8050T3-6M RAID Storage Device?
Q80031712 - OS X 10.9.5 or 10.10.5 Kernel panic occurs with any ARC-8050T3 storage. The issue is not happening using OS X 10.11.6 or macOS 10.12.5, but the client needs to stay in older macOS releases because of the version of Avid Media Composer he is using.
Q80031708 - ARC-8050T3 can’t boot from the Apple Thunderbolt 3 machine (New MacBook Pro) machine.
Q80011801 - I am getting a persistent FAN #2 error on ARC-8050T2 chassis.
Q80021801 - The ARC-8050T3-12 needs to partition it in Disk Utility it says the partition map is not supported and the partition button is grayed out.
Q80031801 - Can we upgrade ARC-5026 firmware so that the box supports encryption?
Q80041801 - macOS Sierra: Open an app from an unidentified developer
Q80011802 - macOS 10.13 High Sierra Security requires a user’s approval before loading third-party kernel extensions.
Q80021802 - ARC-8050T3-8 with an iMac Pro, every time I move a file from the RAID to the trash the OS asks: Are you sure you want to delete ""? This item will be deleted immediately. You can't undo this action.
Q80011805 - Works fine on Mac, but when I try to install on Windows ARC-8050T2 does not power on.
Q80021805 - My OSX Disk utility can see the ARC-8050T3-8 volume capacity. When I try to erase (format MAC OS Extended) the process fails: "couldn't open device"
Q80031805 - Does Areca ARC-8050T3-12 work on Linux?
Q80041805 - Does ARC-8050T3-6M support fail-over on both AC_IN and DC_In (XLR) power source?
Q80011807 - Is there any compatible issue with Toshiba 14TB disk drives (MG07ACA14TE)?
Q80021807 - With OS X 10.13.5, I am getting “MRAID” is not optimized for your Mac. This app needs to be updated by its developer to improve compatibility.
Q80011808 - Is there any information about the level of DB (decibel) of ARC-8050T3-24R?
Q80021808 - Is there any information about the level of DB (decibel) of ARC-8050T3-SAN?
Q80031808 - Is there any information about the level of DB (decibel) of ARC-8050T3-12R?
Q80011811 - I have a Mac Pro 2013 8-core 3 GHz dual D700 GPU computer with TB2 ports. I have the new Areca 8050T3 6-drive RAID attached. When the computer is put into sleep mode, the Areca RAID keeps turning on.
Q80021811 - iMac Pro can't detect RAID drive as bootable device.
Q80011901 - The ArcHTTP Config opens in the Safari window but when I try to log into the card, it just gives me the username and password window over and over.
Q80021901 - ARC-1224/5028T2 cannot recognize more than one D3-S4510 SSD drive. With 12x6 or 1883 controllers the SSDs do not have such behavior.
Q80031901 - For video files, 1883X transfer is ok. But small audio files (about 3.67 MB file size) are low speed. Is there adjusted something then it becomes fast?
Q80041901 - We bought an Adapter from Startech (Thunderbolt 3 - to Thunderbolt 2) to connect Thunderbolt 2 (PC) with Areca 8050T3, but the system doesn’t work.
Q80051901 - At idle time, the Seagate ST8000NM0055 HDDs in ARC-8050T3-12 make more noise than when the HDDs are being accessed.
Q80011903 - When trying to boot from Asrock Z390/H370 Pro4 M/B and ARECA ARC-8050T3-12 get F/W DETECTED: **Unknown error** !!!!.
Q80021903 - I want to completely uninstall the MRAID Software (latest) from a Mac Computer, but I can't find an uninstaller script to do that.
Q80031903 - When first connecting my Thunderbolt 3 device to my Windows computer, I get pop-up messages.
Q80041903 - I need to know how to set ARC-8050T2 SMTP for alerts.
Q80011905 - The device on the ARC-8050T3 has failed and is making a loud beeping noise. How to quickly disable the beep?
Q80021905 - How to Configure Windows for Thunderbolt?
Q80011907 - What's command to download macOS system log at /var/log/messages?
Q80021907 - What’s the power consumption of the ARC-8050T3-8 and ARC-8050T3-4 raid enclosures?
Q80031907 - Will ARC-8050T3-6M work on 230V 50Hz power?
Q80011908 - Has your ArcSAP for Mac been notarized?
Q80021908 - Can you have a special firmware to disable the “Volume Encryption” and “SED” encryption?
Q80031908 - Can you have a special firmware to disable sleep function on Thunderbolt RAID storage?
Q80011910 - ARC-8050T3-12 is recognized as connected in ASUS X299-Deluxe II Thunderbolt software in Windows 10 Sys Tray, but drive letter never appears and device does not appear in Windows Disk Manager.
Q80011911 - Does ARC-8050T3 RAID storage have any issue with Gigabyte Z390 Designare M/B?
Q80021911 - Since I upgraded to macOS 10.15 (and 10.15.1), my iMac Pro will not boot with the Areca attached (via Thunderbolt 3). I must detach the RAID to boot the iMac Pro, then attach the RAID after it has booted.
Q80031911 - Can ARC-8050T3U support multiple volumes when connected to USB host port?
Q80011912 - ARC-8050T3U-8 with the USB type C to type A adapters looks like the performance drops to USB2.0 speed which is about 35-40Mb/s but we should expect about 400MB/s USB 3.0 host.
Q80021912 - ARC-8050T3U-4 sets the EFI option in the advanced settings, installed the latest macOS (10.15.2) and set the startup disk to the raid, but when I am in the startup manager and press the key combination shift-option-command-period, I do not get the option to use the raid as a startup disk.
Q80031912 - Are ARC-8050 RAID storages compatible with macOS 10.15 Catalina?
Q80041912 - ARC-8050T3U-8 with Mac Pro Late 2013 USB3.0 Gen1 5Gb/s looks like the performance drops to USB2.0 speed which is about 35-40Mb/s but we should expect about 400MB/s USB3.0 host.
Q80051912 - With the ARC-8050, is it possible for my host to execute S.M.A.R.T. health checks on individual HDDs inside the Areca box, using common tools such as smartmontools?
Q80051912 - With the ARC-8050, is it possible for my host to execute S.M.A.R.T. health checks on individual HDDs inside the Areca box, using common tools such as smartmontools?
Q80012002 - Customer has an issue reported about daisy chain 2x ARC-8050T3-8 units from one Thunderbolt 3 port on the new Mac Pro (2019).
Q80012003 - ARC-1883X has the problem of a significant reduction read speed at AJA File Per Frame format.
Q80022003 - If we connect the ARC-8050T3U-4 through USB-C the system recognizes the RAID but only has 40MBs of bandwidth in R/W operation.
Q80032003 - The ARC-8050SAN has TB 9ports. Mac computer is connected to port#1 of SAN. Can user use the other ports (#2~#9) as daisy ports like display?
Q80012009 - I just changed the admin password from 0000 to a new password (long word + number + #) and now I can't login to the web interface anymore (not with the old 0000 and not with the new password.
Q80022009 - If timeout errors on Areca RAID controller with SSDs happen more than once in the optional time, gives us the trigger to kill off timeout SSDs.
Q80032009 - Does ARC-8050T3-SAN RAID storage have any issue with Gigabyte Z390 Designare TRX40 M/B?
Q80042009 - When I look at Events in ArcSAP I see that the Raid is powering on every 3 minutes or so.
Q80052009 - Is there a way to get the ArcHTTP app to run on MacOS boot up?
Q80062009 - Does ARC-8050T3/T3U RAID storage have any issue with Gigabyte X299X Designare 10G M/B?
Q80072009 - My ARC-8050-T3 is no longer recognized by my iMac 2017 (iMacPro1,1 - Big Sur 11.0 Beta (20A5364e).
Q80082009 - Does the ARC-5026 support SAS drives of 10TB?
Q80012012 - The driver is working fine until the system tries to install the latest security patch for OS x. During the installation of this patch the system crashes with the log message.
Q80022012 - Attaching the ARC-8050T3U to an USB3-Port (using a Micro-USB-C to USB-A cable) lets the computer recognize the devices (4 disk drives show up in device manager, 3 of them with error), but no volumes are mounted.