{"product_id":"areca-arc-1886-4x12i-12-port-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter","title":"Areca ARC-1886-4X12I 12-Port PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID Adapter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-and-why\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAreca ARC-1886-4X12I 12-Port PCIe Gen 4.0 Tri-Mode RAID Adapter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAreca ARC-1886-4X12I\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fourth-generation \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for mission-critical enterprise environments. Built on an ARM A15 architecture with PCIe 4.0 x8 host interface, this \u003cstrong\u003etri-mode storage controller\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers exceptional performance for database servers, virtualization platforms, and high-throughput IT applications requiring reliable data protection and maximum I\/O throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 12Gb\/s SAS\/SATA\/NVMe connectivity across 12 internal and 4 external ports, the ARC-1886-4X12I combines enterprise-grade RAID functionality with modern storage flexibility. The integrated 8GB DDR4-2666 ECC cache ensures data integrity and accelerates I\/O operations, making it ideal for organizations demanding both speed and security in their storage infrastructure.\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\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 x8 Host Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — Next-generation connectivity for maximum bandwidth and reduced latency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12Gb\/s Tri-Mode Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Native support for SAS, SATA, and NVMe storage devices in a single adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 Total Ports\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12 internal ports plus 4 external ports via dual SFF-8654 (x8) and single SFF-8644 (x4) connectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8GB DDR4-2666 ECC Cache\u003c\/strong\u003e — Error-correcting memory for data reliability and performance acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARM A15 RAID-on-Chip Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dedicated processor offloads RAID operations from system CPU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise RAID Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Multiple RAID levels for flexible data protection strategies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Performance Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Optimized for database servers, virtualization, and demanding IT workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\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\u003e1886-4X12I\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARC-1886 Series (4th Generation)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHost Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Connectivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12Gb\/s SAS\/SATA\/NVMe (Tri-Mode)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExternal Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 ports (2x SFF-8654 x8, 1x SFF-8644 x4)\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\u003ePCIe Adapter Card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTarget Applications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise databases, virtualization, high-performance storage\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\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter and why do I need one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e like the ARC-1886-4X12I is a storage controller that connects multiple drives to your server while providing RAID protection and data redundancy. It's essential for enterprises running databases, virtualization platforms, or applications requiring high-speed storage access with guaranteed data protection. The Gen 4.0 interface delivers double the bandwidth of Gen 3.0, enabling faster data transfers and reduced bottlenecks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Areca ARC-1886-4X12I support both SAS and NVMe drives simultaneously?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003etri-mode RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e supports SAS, SATA, and NVMe devices on the same controller, allowing you to mix storage types based on performance and capacity requirements. This flexibility lets you optimize your storage architecture without replacing the entire adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much cache memory does the ARC-1886-4X12I include?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter includes \u003cstrong\u003e8GB of DDR4-2666 ECC cache\u003c\/strong\u003e, which accelerates read\/write operations and protects data integrity through error correction. This cache size is suitable for enterprise workloads with moderate to high I\/O demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat RAID levels does this storage controller support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAreca ARC-1886-4X12I\u003c\/strong\u003e supports multiple RAID levels including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10, enabling you to choose the optimal balance between performance, capacity, and redundancy for your specific application requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARECA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41589682012235,"sku":"1886-4X12I","price":1240.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Areca-ARC-1886-4X12I-12-Port-PCIe-Gen-4_0-RAID-Adapter.png?v=1788293276","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/areca-arc-1886-4x12i-12-port-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}