{"product_id":"areca-arc-1886-8x8i-pcie-gen4-raid-adapter","title":"Areca ARC-1886-8X8I 16-Port PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID Adapter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAreca ARC-1886-8X8I 16-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 data centers, server environments, and performance-critical database applications. This \u003cstrong\u003etri-mode RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional throughput across SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage interfaces, making it ideal for organizations requiring unified storage management with maximum flexibility. With 16 ports (8 internal and 8 external), dual-core ARM A15 processing at 1.6 GHz, and 8GB of DDR4-2666 ECC cache memory, this adapter accelerates I\/O operations while protecting data integrity. Whether you're building a high-availability storage cluster or upgrading legacy RAID infrastructure, the ARC-1886-8X8I combines enterprise-grade reliability with next-generation PCIe performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16-Port Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8 internal and 8 external connections via SFF-8654 and SFF-8644 connectors for maximum drive connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Mode Storage Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Unified SAS, SATA, and PCIe NVMe interface compatibility on a single adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — Up to 12Gb\/s per-port data transfer rate for SAS\/SATA and Gen 4.0 NVMe throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Core ARM A15 RAID-on-Chip Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1.6 GHz processor with dedicated RAID processing engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8GB DDR4-2666 ECC Cache Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e — Error-correcting cache for data protection and write acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Profile MD2 Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact design with approximately 14W power consumption for space-constrained environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpander Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Extensive SAS\/SATA\/NVMe drive configurations via SAS expanders for scalability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise RAID Levels\u003c\/strong\u003e — Support for RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and advanced configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"8\"\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\u003e1886-8X8I-54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARC-1886-8X8I\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 x16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Ports (8 Internal, 8 External)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFF-8654 8i, SFF-8644, 2x SFF-8654 4i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Modes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS, SATA, PCIe NVMe (Tri-Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12Gb\/s per port (SAS\/SATA), PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-Core ARM A15 @ 1.6 GHz 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\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Profile MD2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and advanced configurations\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 tri-mode RAID adapter used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 tri-mode RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e consolidates multiple storage interface types (SAS, SATA, and NVMe) into a single controller card, enabling enterprises to manage mixed storage environments with unified RAID management. This is essential for data centers upgrading from legacy SAS\/SATA infrastructure while integrating high-speed NVMe storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can the Areca ARC-1886-8X8I support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter provides 16 direct ports (8 internal, 8 external) and supports extensive drive configurations through SAS expanders, allowing organizations to connect dozens of drives while maintaining high-speed connectivity and RAID protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the 8GB DDR4-2666 ECC cache important for RAID performance?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e8GB ECC cache\u003c\/strong\u003e accelerates write operations, improves read performance, and provides error correction for data integrity. This is critical for enterprise applications where data loss or corruption is unacceptable, particularly in database and virtualization workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Areca ARC-1886-8X8I suitable for high-performance database servers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. With its dual-core ARM A15 RAID-on-Chip controller, 12Gb\/s per-port throughput, and PCIe Gen 4.0 interface, this adapter is specifically designed for performance-hungry IT and enterprise database applications requiring low-latency, high-throughput storage access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARECA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41589682765899,"sku":"1886-8X8I-54","price":2047.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Areca-ARC-1886-8X8I-16-Port-PCIe-Gen-4_0-RAID-Adapter.png?v=1788293295","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/areca-arc-1886-8x8i-pcie-gen4-raid-adapter","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}