{"product_id":"areca-arc-1886-16i-16-port-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter","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 \u003cstrong\u003e16-port PCIe Gen 4.0 tri-mode RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise data centers, database servers, and high-performance storage environments requiring robust data protection and maximum throughput. This \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional performance with support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe drives simultaneously, making it ideal for organizations managing mixed storage infrastructures. With 8GB of DDR4-2666 ECC cache and ARM A15 processing power, the ARC-1886-16i ensures reliable RAID management, accelerated data operations, and enterprise-grade fault tolerance across hundreds of connected drives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-port \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 tri-mode RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e supporting SAS, SATA, and NVMe simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12Gb\/s per-port bandwidth for high-speed data transfers across all drive types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8GB DDR4-2666 ECC cache for accelerated RAID operations and data integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eARM A15 RAID-on-Chip controller with PCIe 4.0 x8 interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-profile MD2 form factor for flexible server integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInternal SFF-8654 connectors with bundled SFF-8654 8i to 2x 8643 4i cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60) for flexible data protection strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpandable architecture supporting hundreds of SAS\/SATA\/NVMe drives via expanders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability with ECC memory protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for database servers, virtualization hosts, and mission-critical storage applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\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\u003e1886-16I-43\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARC-1886-16i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTri-mode (SAS\/SATA\/NVMe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGen 4.0 x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePer-Port Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARM A15 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\u003eInternal Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFF-8654\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded Cables\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFF-8654 8i to 2x 8643 4i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported RAID Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports hundreds via expanders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMemory Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eECC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\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 like the ARC-1886-16i manages and protects data across multiple drive types (SAS, SATA, NVMe) simultaneously. It's essential for enterprise servers requiring high-speed storage with redundancy, supporting database workloads, virtualization, and mission-critical applications where data loss is unacceptable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can the Areca ARC-1886-16i support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARC-1886-16i directly connects 16 drives via its ports and can expand to support hundreds of SAS\/SATA\/NVMe drives through external SAS expanders, making it suitable for large-scale storage deployments in data centers and enterprise environments.\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\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e16-port RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, and 60, providing flexible data protection options ranging from performance-optimized configurations to highly redundant setups for critical business data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Areca ARC-1886-16i suitable for database servers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the ARC-1886-16i is specifically designed for demanding database and IT environments. Its 8GB ECC cache, 12Gb\/s per-port performance, and tri-mode support make it ideal for accelerating database I\/O operations while maintaining enterprise-grade data protection and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARECA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41589681946699,"sku":"1886-16I-43","price":1301.21,"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_173e988a.png?v=1788293275","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/areca-arc-1886-16i-16-port-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}