Areca ARC-1226-8i 12Gb/s SAS RAID Adapter
The Areca ARC-1226-8i is a high-performance 12Gb/s SAS RAID adapter engineered for enterprise storage environments requiring reliable, cost-effective RAID management. This low-profile PCI Express 3.0 controller delivers exceptional throughput and flexibility for data centers, server farms, and demanding storage applications. With support for up to eight SAS or SATA drives and advanced RAID configurations, it's the ideal solution for organizations seeking to maximize storage capacity while maintaining data integrity and system performance.
Key Features
- 12Gb/s SAS interface with dual SFF-8643 connectors for 8 internal ports
- PCI Express 3.0 (8-lane) host bus interface for maximum bandwidth
- 1GB on-board DDR3-1600 SDRAM cache with ECC protection
- Support for multiple RAID levels: 0, 1, 10(1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60
- Single disk and JBOD configuration options for flexible deployment
- Low-profile form factor for space-constrained server environments
- Compatible with SAS and SATA HDDs and SSDs
- Enterprise-grade reliability with error correction and data protection
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
ARECA |
| Part Number |
ARC-1226-8I |
| Interface |
12Gb/s SAS |
| Host Bus Interface |
PCI Express 3.0 (8-lane) |
| Internal Ports |
8 ports via dual SFF-8643 connectors |
| Drive Support |
Up to 8 SAS or SATA HDDs/SSDs |
| Cache Memory |
1GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM with ECC |
| RAID Levels |
0, 1, 10(1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Form Factor |
Low-profile |
| Series |
ARC-12x6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 12Gb/s SAS RAID adapter used for?
A 12Gb/s SAS RAID adapter manages multiple storage drives in enterprise environments, providing RAID protection, improved performance through caching, and increased storage capacity. It's essential for data centers, servers, and storage systems requiring high reliability and throughput.
How many drives can the ARC-1226-8i support?
The Areca ARC-1226-8i supports up to 8 SAS or SATA drives, offering flexibility for mixed storage configurations. The 1GB cache accelerates I/O operations across all connected drives.
What RAID levels does this PCI Express 3.0 controller support?
This PCI Express 3.0 RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 10(1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, and 60, plus single disk and JBOD modes. This comprehensive RAID support enables optimal data protection and performance tuning for any storage scenario.
Is the ARC-1226-8i suitable for enterprise storage systems?
Yes, the ARC-1226-8i is designed for enterprise-grade storage environments. Its ECC-protected cache, multiple RAID configurations, and 12Gb/s throughput make it ideal for mission-critical applications requiring data integrity and high availability.
