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Areca
Areca ARC-1882x 8-Port PCIe 2.0 x8 Low Profile RAID Controller
Eight-port low-profile RAID adapter with 1 GB cache and 800 MHz processor for SATA and SAS arrays
- Eight SATA/SAS drives supported by dual channels
- PCIe 2.0 x8 host bus delivers 600 MBps throughput
- 1 GB buffer with 800 MHz processor accelerates RAID tasks
- Two 26-pin SFF-8088 connectors link external enclosures
- Low-profile form factor fits 2.5 in height slots
Eight-port SATA SAS controller
The Areca ARC-1882x is an 8-port low-profile RAID adapter that connects over a PCIe 2.0 x8 host bus. It supports SATA 6Gb/s and SAS 6Gb/s links at a 600 MBps data transfer rate. An 800 MHz processor and 1 GB buffer handle RAID calculations. Two 26-pin SFF-8088 Mini MultiLane connectors provide the external device links.
Suited for external storage arrays
This card fits servers or workstations that need hardware RAID for up to eight SATA or SAS drives through external enclosures. The low-profile form factor suits 2U or 1U chassis where full-height cards cannot install. Buyers who require internal drive connectors or a full-height bracket should consider other models. The operating range of 41 to 140 °F at 15 to 80 % non-condensing humidity covers standard data-centre conditions.
Deciding specification is the external SFF-8088
The two 26-pin SFF-8088 ports dictate that every attached drive must reside in an external enclosure with matching Mini MultiLane cables. If your build uses internal backplanes or direct-cabled drives, this adapter will not connect them. Verify that your chassis and cables support the SFF-8088 standard before purchase.
Highlights
- Eight SATA/SAS drives supported by dual channels
- PCIe 2.0 x8 host bus delivers 600 MBps throughput
- 1 GB buffer with 800 MHz processor accelerates RAID tasks
- Two 26-pin SFF-8088 connectors link external enclosures
- Low-profile form factor fits 2.5 in height slots
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How long will the onboard 1 GB buffer last before it needs replacement?
The 1 GB buffer is soldered to the board and not user-replaceable; the card itself has no scheduled maintenance interval.
Which component hits its limit first when all eight ports run at 600 MBps continuously?
The PCIe 2.0 x8 host bus caps total throughput, so it becomes the bottleneck before the SATA or SAS links saturate.
How loud is the card when it runs all day in a 140 °F chassis?
The low-profile board has no onboard fan; noise depends entirely on case airflow moving across its heatsink.
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