{"product_id":"areca-arc-1886-8x8i-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter","title":"Areca ARC-1886-8x8i 8-Port PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID Adapter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAreca ARC-1886-8x8i 8-Port PCIe Gen 4.0 Tri-Mode RAID Adapter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAreca ARC-1886-8x8i\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise-grade storage environments. This \u003cstrong\u003etri-mode RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e combines blazing-fast PCIe Gen 4.0 connectivity with versatile SAS\/SATA\/NVMe support, delivering exceptional throughput for demanding database applications, virtualization platforms, and mission-critical IT workloads. With its dual-core ARM A15 RAID-on-Chip architecture and 8GB ECC DDR4 memory, the ARC-1886-8x8i provides the reliability and performance your data center demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-port \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0\u003c\/strong\u003e host interface for maximum bandwidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-mode storage support\u003c\/strong\u003e: SAS, SATA, and NVMe protocols on single adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12Gb\/s SAS\/SATA connectivity with full backward compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-core ARM A15 1.6GHz RAID-on-Chip controller for intelligent data management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8GB on-board DDR4-2666 SDRAM with ECC protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 512 SAS or SATA drives via SAS expanders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced RAID levels with hot-spare and rebuild capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class data protection and fault tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-latency performance optimization for database workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\" cellspacing=\"0\"\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\u003eModel Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1886-8X8I-43\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 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 ports (12Gb\/s SAS\/SATA\/NVMe tri-mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-core ARM A15 @ 1.6GHz RAID-on-Chip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMemory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM with ECC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512 SAS\/SATA HDDs or SSDs (via expanders)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 12Gb\/s per port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-height PCIe adapter card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-power ARM architecture with efficient design\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 like the ARC-1886-8x8i provides direct storage connectivity to your server with ultra-fast PCIe Gen 4.0 bandwidth. It's essential for high-performance environments where you need to manage multiple SAS, SATA, or NVMe drives with advanced RAID protection, significantly improving I\/O performance for databases, analytics, and virtualized workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the ARC-1886-8x8i support both SSD and HDD storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003etri-mode RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e supports SAS and SATA SSDs, SATA HDDs, and NVMe drives simultaneously. This flexibility allows you to mix storage types within the same system, optimizing cost and performance for tiered storage strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can this tri-mode controller manage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARC-1886-8x8i can manage up to 512 SAS or SATA drives through SAS expanders, making it ideal for large-scale storage deployments in data centers and enterprise environments requiring massive capacity with centralized RAID management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat RAID levels are supported on the Areca ARC-1886-8x8i?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eenterprise RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e supports RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing comprehensive data protection options from simple mirroring to advanced nested RAID configurations for mission-critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARECA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41589682536523,"sku":"1886-8X8I-43","price":2047.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Areca-ARC-1886-8x8i-8-Port-PCIe-Gen-4_0-RAID-Adapter.png?v=1788293294","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/areca-arc-1886-8x8i-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}