{"product_id":"areca-arc-1886-8i-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-and-why\"\u003e\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 and storage-intensive environments. This \u003cstrong\u003e8-port tri-mode RAID controller\u003c\/strong\u003e combines blazing-fast PCIe 4.0 connectivity with versatile SAS\/SATA\/NVMe support, delivering exceptional throughput for demanding workloads. Whether you're managing large-scale storage arrays, virtualized infrastructure, or mission-critical databases, the ARC-1886-8i provides the reliability and performance your enterprise demands. Built on ARM A15 RAID-on-Chip architecture, it supports up to 512 drives via SAS expanders and operates seamlessly across Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, XenServer, unRAID, and VMware ESXi environments.\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 Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e — 8-lane connectivity for maximum bandwidth and reduced latency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Mode Storage Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Native compatibility with 12Gb\/s SAS, SATA, and PCIe NVMe drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMassive Drive Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Supports up to 512 SAS\/SATA HDDs\/SSDs via SAS expanders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eARM A15 RAID-on-Chip Controller\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dedicated processing power eliminates CPU overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Profile Form Factor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fits standard server chassis without space constraints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise OS Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — Certified for Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, XenServer, unRAID, and VMware ESXi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced RAID Levels\u003c\/strong\u003e — Flexible data protection and performance optimization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swap Drive Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — Seamless drive replacement without downtime\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\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\u003e1886-8I-54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARC-1886-8i\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 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\u003ePort Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Drives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512 (via SAS expanders)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eController Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eARM A15 RAID-on-Chip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-Profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Operating Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWindows, Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, XenServer, unRAID, VMware ESXi\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 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 is a hardware controller that manages multiple storage drives while providing RAID protection and data redundancy. The ARC-1886-8i's Gen 4.0 interface delivers twice the bandwidth of Gen 3, making it ideal for high-speed NVMe arrays, large SAS\/SATA configurations, and virtualized environments where I\/O performance is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Areca ARC-1886-8i support both NVMe and traditional SAS\/SATA drives?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The \u003cstrong\u003etri-mode design\u003c\/strong\u003e of the ARC-1886-8i enables simultaneous support for PCIe NVMe SSDs, 12Gb\/s SAS drives, and SATA drives. This flexibility allows you to mix storage types within a single RAID array or manage separate arrays for different workload requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many drives can this RAID controller manage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ARC-1886-8i supports up to \u003cstrong\u003e512 drives\u003c\/strong\u003e through SAS expanders, making it suitable for large-scale storage deployments, data warehouses, and enterprise backup systems. The ARM A15 RAID-on-Chip architecture ensures efficient management without burdening your server CPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Areca ARC-1886-8i compatible with VMware ESXi and other hypervisors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The ARC-1886-8i is certified for VMware ESXi, XenServer, and other major hypervisor platforms, plus Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, and macOS. This broad compatibility makes it an excellent choice for virtualized data centers and mixed-OS environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ARECA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41589682470987,"sku":"1886-8I-54","price":1111.27,"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_38990bde.png?v=1788293292","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.com\/products\/areca-arc-1886-8i-pcie-gen-4-raid-adapter","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}