Areca redefines NVMe RAID with the ARC-1689 series
Maximum performance, scalability and data security for modern high-performance environments.
Areca's ARC-1689 series includes two new NVMe hardware RAID adapters, ARC-1689-8N and ARC-1689-32I, specifically designed to meet the needs of high-performance computing, AI/ML, enterprise storage and demanding workloads, offering uncompromising PCIe Gen 5.0 performance, RAID protection and extensive management features.
Areca ARC-1689-8N - For compact high-performance systems
As an NVMe RAID adapter, the ARC-1689-8N offers space for up to eight directly plugged-in M.2 SSDs, whereby four 2280 and four 22110 modules can be used. It itself uses a PCIe Gen 5 x16 interface. At its heart is the incredibly powerful Broadcom PEX89048 PCIe Gen 5 switch chip with 48 PCIe lanes and high-performance hardware engine.
With a typical bandwidth of up to 60 GB/s and true hardware RAID processing (RAID 0, 1, 10, JBOD), the 8N is particularly suitable for edge computing, workstations and compact servers with high I/O requirements.
Security functions such as SED encryption (AES-128/256), power loss protection (optional via ARC-1886-CBM) and UEFI Secure Boot ensure maximum data integrity. The typical power consumption is just 14 watts.
Management is carried out via ArcHTTP, ArcSAP, CLI or via the BIOS/UEFI setup. The ARC-1689 NVMe RAID adapter works with all standard NVMe drivers for Windows (10 or higher), Linux (kernel 3.10 or higher), FreeBSD or VMware. So you do not need a special driver to install the operating system or data on the ARC-1689.
Areca ARC-1689-32I - For scalable enterprise storage infrastructures
The ARC-1689-32I is designed for large storage applications. Four MCIO x8 ports enable the connection of up to 32 NVMe SSDs via mid- or backplane. The Broadcom PEX89048 switch also offers 48 PCIe Gen 5 lanes, which are connected to the host via a PCIe Gen 5 x16 interface.
With a maximum bandwidth of 60 GB/s and hardware RAID support (RAID 0, 1, 10, JBOD), the 32I delivers consistent performance and low latency, ideal for AI/ML clusters, HPC systems and mission-critical data processing. Functions such as SED encryption, optional power loss protection and secure boot are also integrated here.
The typical power consumption is 18 watts (max. 23.7 W). Management is identical to the 8N model.
