The Areca ARC-1886-8i controller is an advanced Tri-Mode PCIe 4.0 RAID solution, designed to deliver exceptional performance and enhanced data protection for high-demand enterprise applications. Featuring a 1.6 GHz dual-core ARM A15 ROC (RAID-on-Chip) processor and 8 GB of DDR4-2666 memory with ECC protection, this controller is optimized for the most demanding IT and database applications.
This controller supports up to 8 12Gb/s SAS/SATA devices through its internal SlimSAS (SFF-8654) port, providing incredible flexibility for various storage configurations. The 8-lane PCIe 4.0 host bus interface ensures fast and efficient data transfer, reaching speeds of up to 12 Gb/s per port.
The ARC-1886-8i is compatible with a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, macOS and VMware ESXi, making it easy to integrate into different IT environments. Additionally, it supports multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, JBOD), offering advanced management and configuration options to meet the most specific storage needs.
With advanced features such as automatic SSD/HDD cloning, self-decrypting disk (SED) hardware protection, and intelligent power management, the ARC-1886-8i ensures maximum efficiency and security in data management. Additionally, its low-profile design allows for easy installation in a variety of server and workstation chassis.
Main features...
* Supports up to 8 12Gb/s SAS/SATA devices (1x SFF-8654).
* 8 GB DDR4-2666 cache memory with ECC protection.
* 8-lane PCIe 4.0 host bus interface.
* Supports multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 3, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, JBOD).
* Advanced management features such as online RAID level migration and online capacity expansion.
* Support for a wide range of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS, VMware ESXi).
* Low profile design for flexible installation.