Question 1

I run both Windows and Mac.  Can this support both?

Accepted Answer

Yes - This version is supported under Windows 7/8 and OSX.  For windows you have two requirements:

1) Installed the Areca drivers first before connecting the unit.

2)  Your motherboard must support thunderbolt and have a free thunderbolt port.

If you need other types of connections look at the Areca 8040 and similar models.

Question 2

is there a thunderbolt cable included with this item?

Accepted Answer

Mine did not include a thunderbolt cable.  However, at points, the manual infers that there is one included, though not definitively.

Question 3

Does this item support new 6TB hard drives?

Accepted Answer

There is a list of supported drives on their support site.  It does include 6TB drives.

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