{"product_id":"sans-digital-arc-1886x-sas-raid-adapter","title":"SANS DIGITAL ARC-1886X SAS RAID Host Adapter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eSANS DIGITAL ARC-1886X SAS RAID Host Adapter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eARC-1886X SAS RAID host adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance PCIe 4.0 x8 solution engineered for enterprise server environments requiring massive storage scalability. This \u003cstrong\u003eSAS expander adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional throughput and reliability for demanding applications including virtualization, supercomputing, near-line backup, and streaming infrastructure. With support for up to 256 12G SAS or 6G SATA devices per port, the ARC-1886X provides the connectivity and performance your data center demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 4.0 x8 interface for maximum bandwidth and compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 256 12G SAS and 6G SATA devices per port\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-core RAID onboard processor for advanced data protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSAS expander technology for seamless device expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for server RAID solutions and enterprise storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-platform compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux, VMware, FreeBSD, Solaris\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for virtualization, web servers, supercomputing, and security systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable performance for backup, archival, and streaming applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs-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\u003eSANS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHA-ARC-1886X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe 4.0 x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12G SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSATA Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6G SATA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e256 per port (SAS\/SATA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-core RAID processor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows, macOS, Linux, VMware, FreeBSD, Solaris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApplications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eServer RAID, virtualization, web servers, supercomputing, backup, security systems, streaming\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq-section\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a SAS RAID host adapter and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eSAS RAID host adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e connects your server to multiple storage devices while providing RAID functionality. The ARC-1886X enables you to expand storage capacity significantly—supporting up to 256 devices—making it essential for data centers, virtualization platforms, and backup infrastructure requiring high-capacity, high-performance storage solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many devices can the ARC-1886X SAS expander support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARC-1886X \u003cstrong\u003eSAS expander\u003c\/strong\u003e supports up to 256 12G SAS or 6G SATA devices per port, providing exceptional scalability for enterprise environments. This capacity makes it ideal for large-scale storage deployments in supercomputing, web hosting, and near-line backup applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the PCIe 4.0 x8 adapter compatible with my server?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 4.0 x8 interface\u003c\/strong\u003e is widely compatible with modern servers and supports multiple operating systems including Windows, macOS, Linux, VMware, FreeBSD, and Solaris. The dual-core RAID processor ensures reliable performance across virtualization, security systems, and streaming platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat applications benefit most from this SAS RAID adapter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARC-1886X excels in server RAID configurations, virtualization environments, supercomputing clusters, near-line backup systems, web servers, security infrastructure, and streaming applications where high-capacity storage and reliable data protection are critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SANS DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INC.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41699020669003,"sku":"HA-ARC-1886X","price":2821.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/SANS-DIGITAL-ARC-1886X-SAS-RAID-Host-Adapter.png?v=1788304065","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/sans-digital-arc-1886x-sas-raid-adapter","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}