{"product_id":"areca-arc-1886-4x8i-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter","title":"Areca ARC-1886-4X8I 12 Port PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID Adapter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAreca ARC-1886-4X8I 12 Port PCIe Gen 4.0 Tri-Mode RAID Adapter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAreca ARC-1886-4X8I\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fourth-generation \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise data centers and high-performance storage environments. This \u003cstrong\u003etri-mode RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e combines blazing-fast PCIe Gen 4.0 connectivity with universal storage support—SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives—all managed by a powerful 1.6 GHz dual-core ARM A15 processor. With 8GB of DDR4-2666 ECC cache and support for up to 512 SAS\/SATA drives plus 32 NVMe drives, it delivers mission-critical reliability and scalability for demanding workloads. Whether you're building a virtualization platform, managing large-scale databases, or running intensive I\/O applications, this \u003cstrong\u003e12Gb\/s tri-mode adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the performance and protection your infrastructure demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 host interface for maximum bandwidth and low-latency performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-mode storage support: 12Gb\/s SAS, SATA, and PCIe NVMe on a single adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 internal and external ports via SFF-8654 and SFF-8644 connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 512 SAS\/SATA drives with expanders and 32 NVMe drives via PCIe switches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8GB DDR4-2666 ECC cache for enhanced data integrity and performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.6 GHz dual-core ARM A15 RAID-on-Chip controller with advanced algorithms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple RAID levels for flexible data protection and performance optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-platform compatibility: Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, XenServer, unRAID, macOS, VMware ESXi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade reliability with hot-swap drive support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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\u003e1886-4X8I\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 x16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Interfaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12Gb\/s SAS, SATA, PCIe NVMe (Tri-Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 ports (SFF-8654)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 ports (SFF-8644)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax SAS\/SATA Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512 (with expanders)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax NVMe Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 (via PCIe switches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6 GHz Dual-Core ARM A15 RAID-on-Chip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCache Memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8GB DDR4-2666 ECC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported OS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows, Linux, FreeBSD, XenServer, unRAID, macOS, VMware ESXi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Adapter Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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 a PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a storage controller that connects to your server's PCIe slot and manages multiple drives (SAS, SATA, or NVMe) with RAID protection. The Areca ARC-1886-4X8I is ideal for enterprises needing high-speed storage expansion, data redundancy, and support for mixed drive types in a single solution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the ARC-1886-4X8I support both SAS and NVMe drives simultaneously?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003etri-mode RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives concurrently, allowing you to mix storage types based on your performance and capacity requirements. This flexibility is perfect for hybrid storage architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much cache does the Areca ARC-1886-4X8I include?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter includes \u003cstrong\u003e8GB of DDR4-2666 ECC cache\u003c\/strong\u003e, which accelerates read\/write operations and improves overall system performance while protecting data integrity through error-correcting code technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat operating systems are compatible with this RAID controller?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eARC-1886-4X8I\u003c\/strong\u003e supports a wide range of platforms including Windows, major Linux distributions, FreeBSD, XenServer, unRAID, macOS, and VMware ESXi, making it suitable for diverse enterprise environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARECA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41589682077771,"sku":"1886-4X8I","price":1898.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Areca-ARC-1886-4X8I-12-Port-PCIe-Gen-4_0-RAID-Adapter.png?v=1788293278","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/areca-arc-1886-4x8i-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}