ARECA Tri-mode RAID card 16-port (2x SFF-8654) 8GB DDR4 PCIe4.0 x8 Card LP

ARECA 16-Port Tri-Mode RAID Card (2x SFF-8654) — High-Performance RAID Adapter

The ARECA RAID card is an ideal choice for data centers, demanding IT applications, or any environment requiring high performance and reliable data protection. Featuring 16 ports with tri-mode interface support (12Gb/s SAS/SATA and Gen 4.0 PCIe NVMe), it enables connection to a wide range of drives, offering maximum flexibility in storage management. An integrated 8GB DDR4-2666 ECC cache ensures smooth performance even under heavy workloads, while support for RAID levels 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and others safeguards data against loss. The combination of modern hardware and advanced features makes this adapter a top-tier tool for professional data administrators.

Advanced Performance and Data Protection

The ARECA RAID card utilizes a dual-core ARM A15 ROC processor clocked at 1.6 GHz and a PCIe 4.0 interface, facilitating rapid data transfer and high throughput. This is crucial for data-intensive applications, such as database systems or virtualization. Support for up to 512 SAS/SATA drives via SAS expanders or 24 NVMe drives through PCIe switches allows for easy storage scaling tailored to your specific needs. ### Flexible Management and Compatibility This adapter supports a wide range of operating systems, including Windows, Linux, macOS, and VMware, ensuring easy integration into diverse IT environments. Features such as online RAID level migration, automatic drive detection and recovery, and online capacity expansion enable efficient storage management without disrupting operations. The card also features flash image redundancy for increased availability, as well as cache protection via an optional CBM module utilizing a SuperCap.

Technical Specifications

• Drive Connectors: 2 x SFF-8654 [x8]
• Host Bus Interface: 8-Lane PCI Express 4.0
• Maximum Transfer Rate: 12 Gb/s SAS/SATA / Gen 4.0 PCIe (NVMe) per port
• Drive Support: Up to 512 SAS/SATA HDDs/SSDs via SAS expanders, or up to 24 NVMe drives
• Power Consumption: Approximately 14 W
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 60 °C
• Operating Humidity: 10% to 85%, non-condensing

RAID Features and Advanced Options

The ARECA RAID card offers extensive RAID level configuration options—including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 30, 50, 60, and JBOD —providing flexibility to meet specific user requirements. Support for hardware encryption and self-encrypting drive (SED) management ensures enhanced data security. Features such as automatic disk cloning, UNMAP command support, and S.M.A.R.T. monitoring contribute to long-term storage reliability and efficiency.

Management and Monitoring

• McRAID Storage Manager: A web-based graphical interface for remote configuration and monitoring.
• McBIOS Configuration Utility: A BIOS-level configuration tool with firmware flashing capabilities.
• Alerts and Notifications: SNMP, SMTP, audible alarm (buzzer), and a global connector for HDD activity/fault indicators.

This card is an ideal solution for professional deployments where performance, reliability, and flexible storage management are top priorities.