{"product_id":"areca-arc-1886-16i-16-port-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter-prev-28271","title":"Areca ARC-1886-16i 16 Port PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID Adapter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAreca ARC-1886-16i 16 Port PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID Adapter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAreca ARC-1886-16i\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 tri-mode RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise data centers and storage-intensive environments requiring maximum throughput and data protection. This \u003cstrong\u003e16-port RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e combines blazing-fast PCIe 4.0 connectivity with versatile tri-mode support for NVMe, SAS, and SATA drives, making it the ideal solution for organizations demanding enterprise-grade storage performance without compromise. Whether you're consolidating storage infrastructure, accelerating database operations, or protecting mission-critical data, the ARC-1886-16i delivers the reliability and speed your infrastructure needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 internal ports with \u003cstrong\u003etri-mode support\u003c\/strong\u003e (NVMe, SAS, SATA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0\u003c\/strong\u003e host interface for maximum bandwidth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12Gb\/s storage interface speed for high-speed data transfers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-core ROC processor running at 1.6 GHz for intelligent RAID processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8GB DDR4-2666 SDRAM with ECC protection for data integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced RAID levels (0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) for flexible data protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability and hot-swap drive support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for mixed workload environments with SSD and HDD compatibility\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=\"10\"\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\u003e1886-16I\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 Internal Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Interface\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\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual-Core ROC, 1.6 GHz\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\u003eRAID Levels Supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60\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\u003eEnterprise-class efficiency\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 tri-mode RAID adapter and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003etri-mode RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e supports three different storage interface types—NVMe, SAS, and SATA—on a single controller card. This flexibility allows you to mix and match storage technologies in your infrastructure, optimize costs by using the right drive type for each workload, and future-proof your investment as storage technologies evolve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does PCIe Gen 4.0 improve performance compared to earlier generations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0\u003c\/strong\u003e doubles the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0, delivering up to 16 GT\/s per lane. For the ARC-1886-16i, this means faster data transfers between your host system and storage drives, reduced latency, and the ability to fully utilize high-speed NVMe SSDs without bottlenecks—critical for demanding applications like virtualization, databases, and real-time analytics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the ARC-1886-16i support mixed SSD and HDD configurations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003e16-port RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e excels in mixed-drive environments. You can configure NVMe SSDs for high-performance tier workloads, SAS drives for mid-tier applications, and SATA drives for archival or capacity-focused storage—all managed by a single intelligent controller with advanced RAID levels for optimal data protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat RAID levels does the ARC-1886-16i support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter supports RAID 0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60. This comprehensive range allows you to balance performance, capacity, and redundancy based on your specific workload requirements—from high-speed RAID 0 for non-critical data to fault-tolerant RAID 6 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":41589681881163,"sku":"1886-16I","price":1258.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Areca-ARC-1886-16i-16-Port-PCIe-Gen-4_0-RAID-Adapter.png?v=1788293263","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/areca-arc-1886-16i-16-port-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter-prev-28271","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}