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The Areca ARC-1226-8X is a high-performance external RAID controller featuring 8 SAS/SATA 12Gb/s ports with PCIe 3.0 support. It integrates 1GB DDR3-1600 ECC cache and a 1.2 GHz dual-core RAID-on-Chip processor. Supports up to 8 SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs and multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 10(1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, single disk, and JBOD). Includes professional features such as disk cloning, online RAID migration, capacity expansion, SED and hardware encryption support. Managed via GUI and CLI utilities and compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, VMware, and Solaris.
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Areca ARC-1226-8X External RAID Controller 8-Port SAS/SATA 12Gbps PCIe 3.0
ARC-1226-8X
The Areca ARC-1226-8X is a high-performance external RAID controller featuring 8 SAS/SATA 12Gb/s ports with PCIe 3.0 support. It integrates 1GB DDR3-1600 ECC cache and a 1.2 GHz dual-core RAID-on-Chip processor. Supports up to 8 SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs and multiple RAID levels (0, 1, 10(1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, single disk, and JBOD). Includes professional features such as disk cloning, online RAID migration, capacity expansion, SED and hardware encryption support. Managed via GUI and CLI utilities and compatible with Windows, Linux, macOS, FreeBSD, VMware, and Solaris.
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€691.74
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837,00 €
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- Delivery time 3-4 days approx.
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The Areca ARC-1226-8X is a high-performance external RAID controller with PCI Express 3.0 x8 interface, designed for enterprise environments requiring speed, scalability, and high security. It features a 1.2 GHz Dual Core RAID-on-Chip processor and 1 GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM with ECC to handle complex RAID operations without additional host system load.
Connectivity and hardware: - Ports: 8 external SAS/SATA 12 Gb/s ports. - Connectors: 2 x SFF-8644 (Mini-SAS HD), compatible with 3.5” and 2.5” SAS and SATA HDDs/SSDs. - Bandwidth: Up to 12 Gb/s per SAS/SATA port; backward compatible with 3Gb/s and 6Gb/s SATA. - Form factor: Low profile PCIe card, dimensions 169.5 mm (L) x 64.4 mm (H). - Cache: 1GB DDR3-1600 SDRAM with ECC. - BBM support: Compatible with flash/battery backup modules for cache protection during power loss.
RAID and advanced functionality: - Supported RAID levels: 0, 1, 10 (1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, and JBOD. - RAID features: Multiple RAID 0 and 10 arrays (RAID00, RAID100), multi-mirroring, mirrored pass-through disk. - Supports online migration, simultaneous capacity and RAID level expansion, disk cloning with multiple SSD/HDD pairs, instant availability, and background initialization. - Hardware encryption and full SED drive support.
Software and management: - Utilities: McRAID Storage Manager (web GUI), McRAID Utility (CLI), McBIOS Configuration Utility, CIM Provider for VMware. - Protocols: SNMP, SMTP for notifications and advanced monitoring; support for LCD/I2C and audible alarms. - Automatic drive detection and rebuild, NTP synchronization of RAID clock via Ethernet.
Operating environment: - Supported OSes: Windows, Linux (Red Hat, CentOS, SUSE, Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu), FreeBSD, Solaris, macOS, VMware ESXi. - Operating conditions: 0°C to 60°C with recommended 200 LFM airflow. - Humidity: 10% to 85%, non-condensing. - Typical power consumption: 14.4W.
Main features:
- 8 external SAS/SATA 12Gb/s ports with 2 x SFF-8644 connectors (Mini-SAS HD).
- PCIe 3.0 x8 interface, low profile card (169.5 mm x 64.4 mm).
- 1.2 GHz Dual Core RAID-on-Chip processor and 1GB DDR3-1600 ECC cache.
- Supports RAID 0, 1, 10(1E), 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, Single Disk, JBOD.
- Advanced features including cloning, online migration, expansion, hardware encryption, and SED support.
- Management tools with GUI, CLI, SNMP, SMTP protocols and alerts.
- 24/7 ready with BBM support for data protection.
- Multi-OS compatible with easy integration.
Data sheet
- Power
- DC
- Recording/Storage Media
- Discos HDD
Discos SSD - Product type
- RAID Controller
- Connector A
- Mini-SAS HD
SAS/SATA - Compatible
- Blackmagic
vMix
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What is the Areca ARC-1226-8X and what is its main function?
The Areca ARC-1226-8X is an 8-port external hardware RAID controller card. Its main function is to manage an array of external SAS or SATA disks, offloading the RAID processing task from the server's or workstation's CPU. This allows for ultra-fast data transfer and a robust, consistent RAID performance, which is crucial for high-demand applications like video editing and data analysis.
What is the difference between a hardware and a software RAID controller?
A hardware RAID controller like the ARC-1226-8X has its own processor (1.2 GHz dual-core ROC) and dedicated cache memory (1 GB DDR3-1600 ECC). This means that all RAID management, including parity calculations, is performed on the card itself. In contrast, a software RAID solution uses the host system's CPU and RAM, which can overload the processor and degrade overall system performance, especially with intensive tasks.
What RAID levels does it support and which is best for audiovisual environments?
The ARC-1226-8X supports a wide range of RAID levels: 0, 1, 10, 3, 5, 6, 30, 50, 60, and JBOD. For audiovisual workflows, the most common levels are:
RAID 5: Offers a good balance of performance, capacity, and data protection.
RAID 6: Provides greater fault tolerance, allowing for the failure of up to two disks without data loss.
RAID 0: Used for maximum speed, but without redundancy. It is ideal for temporary or high-speed files where data safety is not the priority.
What type of connectors does it use, and which enclosures is it compatible with?
The card uses two external Mini-SAS HD (SFF-8644) connectors. These connectors allow you to connect up to 8 external SAS or SATA drives via a single cable to compatible external enclosures, such as the Stardom series, among others.
What does it mean that the controller has a PCIe 3.0 x8 interface?
The PCIe (PCI Express) 3.0 x8 connector is the interface that connects the controller card to the computer's motherboard. The "x8" designation refers to the number of communication lanes it uses, which allows for a data transfer rate of up to 8 GB/s. This high speed is essential to prevent a bottleneck between the controller and the host system, ensuring that the disks' performance can be fully utilized.
Can I use SATA hard drives with this controller?
Yes. The ARC-1226-8X is a "12 Gb/s SAS" controller but is compatible with 12Gb/s, 6Gb/s, and 3Gb/s SAS drives, as well as 6Gb/s and 3Gb/s SATA drives. This backward compatibility and dual support (SAS and SATA) offer great flexibility for the user to choose the drives that best fit their budget and performance needs.
What is ECC cache memory and why is it important?
The card includes 1 GB of DDR3-1600 SDRAM with ECC (Error-Correcting Code) cache memory. The cache accelerates read and write operations. ECC is a critical feature that detects and corrects data errors in memory instantly, preventing data corruption. In a professional environment with valuable files, ECC memory ensures the integrity and reliability of data in the cache, preventing catastrophic failures.
How is the controller managed and configured?
Management can be performed through several interfaces:
McBIOS RAID Manager: A BIOS-based management interface accessible during system startup.
Areca RAID Web Manager (ArcHTTP): A browser-based management interface that allows for remote configuration, monitoring, and management of the disk array over a network.
What protection does the card offer in case of a power failure?
Optionally, the ARC-1226-8X supports battery backup modules or SuperCap-based modules (Flash-Based Backup Module, FBM). These modules protect data temporarily stored in the controller's cache in case of an unexpected power loss, ensuring that the data is written to the disks once power is restored. This is an essential feature for data security.
Is the controller compatible with my operating system?
Areca provides drivers for a wide variety of professional operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, FreeBSD, and VMware. It is always recommended to check compatibility on Areca's support page and download the latest driver to ensure optimal performance and stability.
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