What is the best current "Thunderbolt 3" RAID enclosure?

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What is the best current "Thunderbolt 3" RAID enclosure?

I need at least 6 bays, preferable 8-12 bays.

...Anyone know when Areca will come out with their USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enclosure for 2017?

I'm desperate to upgrade, and am waiting for a really good RAID TB3... and I know Areca generally makes the best.

(I already have a nice Thunderbolt 2 from DATOptics, that they custom designed for me.)

I was considering buying a Thunderbolt 3 from DATOptics, but I wanted to try Areca, because I also know DATOptics sometimes buys RAID parts/boards from Areca, ...but Areca hasn't released a Thunderbolt 3 RAID unit yet, though last year they released press that TB3 was coming.

When will Areca sell their USB-C / Thunderbolt 3 RAID Enclosure for 2017?

http://www.tomshardware.com/news/areaca-arc-8052t3-thunderbolt-3-raid,31989.html
 
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As Far as I know

a) Thunderbolt 3 only supports Windows, not Mac OS yet. I guess it will eventually
b) There are only TWO company that I know have Thunderbolt 3 for Windows LaCie and DATOptic

If DATOptic use Areca raid controllers, then ARECA, DATOptic Thunderbolt 3 tower would behave the same.
If you have good experience with DATOptic, why wait :)

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As Far as I know

a) Thunderbolt 3 only supports Windows, not Mac OS yet. I guess it will eventually
b) There are only TWO company that I know have Thunderbolt 3 for Windows LaCie and DATOptic

If DATOptic use Areca raid controllers, then ARECA, DATOptic Thunderbolt 3 tower would behave the same.
If you have good experience with DATOptic, why wait :)
 
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