Areca ARC-1886-6N2I PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe RAID Controller
The Areca ARC-1886-6N2I is a high-performance PCIe Gen 4.0 hardware RAID adapter engineered for enterprise environments requiring maximum data protection and speed. This M.2 NVMe RAID controller delivers advanced hardware RAID technology with support for 6 bays of M.2 NVMe storage, making it ideal for servers, workstations, and storage systems demanding reliable redundancy and exceptional throughput. Built with a 1.6 GHz dual-core ROC processor and DDR4-2666 memory, the ARC-1886-6N2I ensures enterprise-grade data integrity while maintaining blazing-fast PCIe Gen 4.0 performance.
Key Features
- 6-Bay M.2 NVMe support with PCIe Gen 4.0 host and device interface
- Advanced hardware RAID controller with dual-core 1.6 GHz ROC processor
- DDR4-2666 memory for optimized cache performance
- Multiple RAID levels: 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk, and JBOD
- Enterprise-grade data protection and redundancy
- High-speed NVMe RAID acceleration for demanding workloads
- Reliable failover and hot-swap capability
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
ARECA |
| Model |
ARC-1886-6N2I |
| M.2 NVMe Bays |
6 |
| Interface |
PCIe Gen 4.0 (Host & Device) |
| Processor |
Dual-Core ROC, 1.6 GHz |
| Memory |
DDR4-2666 |
| RAID Levels Supported |
0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk, JBOD |
| Data Protection |
Enterprise-grade hardware RAID |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe RAID controller used for?
A PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe RAID controller like the ARC-1886-6N2I provides hardware-based RAID management for M.2 NVMe drives, enabling data redundancy, improved performance, and enterprise-level reliability. It's essential for servers and workstations requiring high-speed storage with automatic failover protection.
How many M.2 NVMe drives can this hardware RAID adapter support?
The Areca ARC-1886-6N2I supports up to 6 M.2 NVMe drives, allowing flexible RAID configurations from RAID 0 for maximum speed to RAID 6 for maximum redundancy and data protection.
What RAID levels does the ARC-1886-6N2I support?
This M.2 NVMe RAID controller supports RAID 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, Single Disk mode, and JBOD, giving you complete flexibility to optimize for performance, redundancy, or capacity based on your specific requirements.
Is the ARC-1886-6N2I suitable for enterprise environments?
Yes, the ARC-1886-6N2I is purpose-built for enterprise applications with its dual-core ROC processor, DDR4-2666 cache memory, and advanced hardware RAID capabilities, ensuring maximum uptime and data integrity for mission-critical systems.
