Description
ARC-1886-6N PCIe Gen 4.0 M.2 NVMe Hardware RAID Adapter
The Areca ARC-1886-6N PCIe RAID controller is a high-performance storage solution built for enterprise environments, data centers, and businesses that require scalable and reliable storage management. Supporting a wide range of RAID configurations, including RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 10, the ARC-1886-6N is perfect for managing large volumes of data with excellent data redundancy, fast throughput, and minimal downtime. With its 6 M.2 NVMe ports and PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, this RAID controller offers up to 12Gb/s speeds, making it an ideal choice for high-demand storage systems and performance-critical applications.
The Areca ARC-1886-6N is ideal for enterprise-level organizations, data centers, and IT professionals who need a high-performance RAID solution for managing large-scale storage. It’s particularly suited for businesses handling mission-critical applications, large databases, and virtualized environments. Companies requiring fast data access, RAID 5 or RAID 6 for data protection, and scalable storage solutions will find this RAID controller an essential component of their infrastructure.
Key Features:
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Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, and JBOD configurations for flexible and scalable storage management
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6 SATA/SAS ports for connecting multiple drives, offering up to 12Gb/s per port with PCIe 3.0 x8 interface
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Dedicated RAID processor for offloading RAID tasks from the CPU, enhancing overall system performance
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Battery-backed cache ensures data integrity during power loss and provides consistent performance
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SSD caching support to accelerate read and write speeds for high-demand applications
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Hot-swapping functionality allows for replacing drives without system downtime
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Real-time management software for easy monitoring, diagnostics, and RAID configuration
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Ideal for large-scale storage arrays, virtualization, and enterprise-level data protection
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Backward compatibility with SATA III and SAS II drives for versatile storage options.
| PCIe Gen 4.0 M.2 NVMe Hardware RAID controller | |||
| ARC-1886-6N2I | ARC-1886-6N | ARC-1886-4N8I | |
| Form Factor | 107.2(H) x 262(L) mm | 107.2(H) x 205(L) mm | |
| I/O Processor | Tri-Mode Dual Core ARM A15 1.6GHz ROC | ||
| On-Board Cache | 8GB on-board DDR4-2666 SDRAM | ||
| Drive Connector | 2 x SATA & 6 x M.2 Connector |
no SATA & 6 x M.2 Connector |
1 x SFF-8654 [X8] & 4 x M.2 Connector |
| Drive Support | 12Gb/s SAS, 6Gb/s SATA, Gen 4.0 PCIe (NVMe) | ||
| Management Port | In-Band: PCIe / Out-of-Band: LAN Port | ||
| Enclosure Ready | SGPIO, SMP, SES2 and UBM | ||
| Operating Voltage | 12V | ||
| Power Consumption | Approximately 14 Watts (without M.2 drive) | ||
| Cache Protection | ARC-1886-CBM | ||
