{"product_id":"areca-arc-1886-8i-8-port-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter","title":"Areca ARC-1886-8I 8-Port PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID Adapter","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eAreca ARC-1886-8I 8-Port PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID Adapter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAreca ARC-1886-8I\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-performance \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e engineered for enterprise data centers, database servers, and mission-critical IT applications requiring maximum storage throughput. This \u003cstrong\u003etri-mode RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers 12Gb\/s connectivity across SAS, SATA, and PCIe NVMe drives, making it ideal for organizations consolidating mixed storage environments. With 8GB of DDR4-2666 ECC cache and a dedicated 1.6 GHz dual-core ARM A15 RAID-on-Chip processor, the ARC-1886-8I accelerates I\/O operations while protecting your data with advanced RAID protection. Whether you're managing large-scale storage arrays or optimizing database performance, this \u003cstrong\u003e8-port internal RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e provides the reliability and speed enterprise infrastructure demands.\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 Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8-lane connectivity for maximum bandwidth and future-proof performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Mode Storage Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Native 12Gb\/s SAS, SATA, and PCIe NVMe drive compatibility in a single adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8GB DDR4-2666 ECC Cache\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enterprise-grade memory with error correction for data integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Core ARM A15 Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1.6 GHz dedicated RAID processor for offloaded storage management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-Port Internal SFF-8654 Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e — Compact form factor for server integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e512 Drive Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Expandable to 512 SAS\/SATA HDDs or SSDs via SAS expanders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced RAID Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Enterprise RAID levels with hot-spare and rebuild optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Latency Performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Optimized for database and transactional workloads\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=\"8\"\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAreca Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1886-8I\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARC-1886 Fourth-Generation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Connectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Connector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSFF-8654 x8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePort Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Drives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512 (with SAS expanders)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRAID Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARM A15 Dual-Core @ 1.6 GHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCache Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8GB DDR4-2666 ECC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise RAID Levels with Hot-Spare\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInternal PCIe Adapter Card\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\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a PCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter used for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ePCIe Gen 4.0 RAID adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e like the ARC-1886-8I consolidates multiple storage drives into a single high-performance array within a server. It offloads RAID processing from the CPU, enabling faster data access, improved reliability, and simplified storage management for enterprise applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Areca ARC-1886-8I support both SSD and HDD drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003etri-mode RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e natively supports SAS HDDs, SATA SSDs, and PCIe NVMe drives simultaneously. This flexibility allows you to mix storage types within the same array, optimizing cost and performance for hybrid workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much cache does the ARC-1886-8I provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe adapter includes \u003cstrong\u003e8GB of DDR4-2666 ECC cache\u003c\/strong\u003e, which accelerates read\/write operations and improves overall system performance. The ECC (Error-Correcting Code) memory ensures data integrity during high-throughput operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the ARC-1886-8I suitable for database servers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The dedicated \u003cstrong\u003e1.6 GHz dual-core ARM A15 RAID processor\u003c\/strong\u003e and 8GB cache make this adapter ideal for database servers requiring low-latency, high-throughput storage. It reduces CPU overhead and delivers consistent performance for transactional workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARECA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41589682339915,"sku":"1886-8I","price":1095.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/Areca-ARC-1886-8I-8-Port-PCIe-Gen-4_0-RAID-Adapter.png?v=1788293279","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/areca-arc-1886-8i-8-port-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}