{"product_id":"areca-arc-1686-2nod-m2-nvme-hardware-raid-adapter","title":"Areca ARC-1686-2NOD M.2 NVMe Hardware RAID Adapter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAreca ARC-1686-2NOD M.2 NVMe Hardware RAID Adapter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAreca ARC-1686-2NOD\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional-grade \u003cstrong\u003eM.2 NVMe hardware RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for high-performance storage environments requiring reliable data protection and accelerated I\/O throughput. This \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 x8\u003c\/strong\u003e adapter delivers enterprise-class RAID functionality in a compact form factor, supporting dual M.2 NVMe bays with advanced hardware RAID technology. Ideal for data centers, workstations, and mission-critical applications, the ARC-1686-2NOD combines cutting-edge Broadcom controller technology with comprehensive power loss protection to ensure data integrity and system reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual M.2 NVMe bay support with hardware RAID acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 x8 host interface for maximum bandwidth utilization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcom SAS3908\/SAS3916 1.6 GHz dual-core RAID-on-Chip (ROC) controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple RAID levels: RAID 0, 1, 10, Single Disk, and JBOD modes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-mode connectivity: PCIe Gen 4 NVMe, 12Gb\/s SAS, and 6Gb\/s SATA M.2 drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower Loss Protection (PLP) with on-board supercapacitor hold-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 slot Power Disable feature for guaranteed data protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact PCIe form factor for seamless server and workstation integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAreca\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1686-2NOD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM.2 NVMe Hardware RAID Adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Bays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x M.2 NVMe slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBroadcom SAS3908\/SAS3916 1.6 GHz dual-core ROC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported RAID Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 0, 1, 10, Single Disk, JBOD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Gen 4 NVMe, 12Gb\/s SAS, 6Gb\/s SATA M.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Loss Protection (PLP) with supercapacitor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 4.0 x8 adapter card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an M.2 NVMe hardware RAID adapter and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn \u003cstrong\u003eM.2 NVMe hardware RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e like the ARC-1686-2NOD enables you to combine multiple NVMe SSDs into a single logical drive with RAID protection. This delivers improved performance, data redundancy, and fault tolerance compared to software RAID, making it essential for data-intensive workloads, virtualization, and mission-critical storage environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Areca ARC-1686-2NOD support PCIe Gen 4 NVMe drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the ARC-1686-2NOD features a \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 x8\u003c\/strong\u003e host interface and supports PCIe Gen 4 NVMe M.2 drives alongside 12Gb\/s SAS and 6Gb\/s SATA M.2 options. This tri-mode connectivity ensures compatibility with current and legacy storage technologies while maximizing bandwidth for high-speed NVMe performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat RAID levels does this hardware RAID adapter support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARC-1686-2NOD supports RAID 0 (striping for maximum performance), RAID 1 (mirroring for redundancy), RAID 10 (combined striping and mirroring), Single Disk mode, and JBOD (Just a Bunch of Disks). This flexibility allows you to optimize storage for your specific performance and protection requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Power Loss Protection (PLP) protect my data?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter includes an on-board supercapacitor hold-up and M.2 slot Power Disable feature that safeguards in-flight data during unexpected power events. This \u003cstrong\u003ePower Loss Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures data integrity and prevents corruption, critical for enterprise storage and high-availability systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARECA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41589652455499,"sku":"1686-2NOD","price":948.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Areca-ARC-1686-2NOD-M_2-NVMe-Hardware-RAID-Adapter.png?v=1788293228","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/areca-arc-1686-2nod-m2-nvme-hardware-raid-adapter","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}