Areca ARC-1689-32I adaptador MCIO 4x puertos MCIO x8 para hasta 32 SSD NVMe PCIe 5.0 - controlador - PCI

Unlock the full potential of PCIe 5.0 storage with the Areca ARC-1689-32I MCIO Adapter. This controller card provides four MCIO x8 ports, enabling direct connection of up to 32 NVMe SSDs for massive throughput and scalability in data-intensive environments.

Overview

The Areca ARC-1689-32I is a high-performance PCIe adapter designed to bridge the gap between your server's PCIe 5.0 slot and high-density NVMe storage. By leveraging MCIO (Mini Cool Edge IO) connectors, it offers a compact and efficient cabling solution for modern data centers and enterprise storage systems.

What stands out

• Four MCIO x8 ports for flexible NVMe SSD connectivity
• Supports up to 32 NVMe SSDs, maximizing storage density per PCIe slot
• PCIe 5.0 interface delivers up to 128 GT/s raw bandwidth
• Low-profile form factor suitable for 2U and larger servers
• Passive cooling design for silent operation

Technical details

• Brand: Areca
• Model: ARC-1689-32I
• Interface: PCIe 5.0 x16
• Ports: 4x MCIO x8 (SFF-TA-1016)
• Supported drives: NVMe SSDs (up to 32 with appropriate cabling/backplane)
• Form factor: Low-profile PCIe card
• Compliance: RoHS

Our verdict

The Areca ARC-1689-32I is an excellent choice for building high-capacity NVMe storage arrays. Its MCIO connectivity simplifies cabling while maintaining signal integrity at PCIe 5.0 speeds, making it ideal for demanding workloads such as AI, big data analytics, and virtualization.