Model: ARC-1886-8X
from $1,299
The ARC-1886-8X 8-Port PCIe Gen 4.0 Tri-Mode RAID Adapter from Areca is a low-profile adapter with eight external ports and two SFF-8644 drive connectors. It's designed with advanced technology for increased performance and improved enterprise data protection. Key features include a tri-mode dual core ARM A15 1.6 GHz ROC I/O processor and 8GB of on-board DDR4-2666 SDRAM cache memory with ECC protection.
Match interface to your drive type: SATA for HDDs/2.5" SSDs, NVMe for M. Available from $1,299.
Match interface to your drive type: SATA for HDDs/2.5" SSDs, NVMe for M.2 SSDs. Choose USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) minimum, or Thunderbolt 3/4 for maximum speeds.
Drive enclosure hardware lasts 5–8 years. USB port and connector wear are the most common failure points. The enclosure typically outlives the drive it houses.
The Areca ARC-1886-8X 8-Port PCIe Gen 4.0 Tri-Mode RAID Adapter is available at bhphoto, starting at $1,299.
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