www.areca.com.tw
M.2 NVMe Hardware
RAID Adapters
ARC-1686-2NOD/4NOD/6NOD
Quick Installation Guide
Checklist
Inspect ARC-1686 M.2 RAID adapter from the package. If it
appears damaged, or if any items of the contents listed below
are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or
distributor.
Step 1: Unpack
1 x RAID adapter in an ESD-protective bag
1 x ARC-1686 quick installation guide
Dual Core RAID-on-Chip (ROC) 1.6GHz processor
PCIe Gen 4.0 x8 lane host interface
Device interface PCIe Gen4 NVMe/6Gbps SATA per M.2 slot
Support both 2280 and 22110 form factor M.2 drives
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Adapter Architecture
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Step 3: Power PC/Server Off and Discoennect Power Cable
Remove the mounting screw and existing bracket from the
rear panel behind the selected PCIe 4.0 slot. Align the
gold-fingered edge on the card with the selected PCIe 4.0
slot. Press down gently but firmly to ensure that the card is
properly seated in the slot. Then, screw the bracket into the
computer chassis.
Step 4: Install the RAID Adapters
Step 2: Mount the M.2 NVMe SSD
(1) Remove four screws that secure unit’s front panel
If you use 2280 M.2 NVMe SSD...
(2) Gently insert the SSD into slot and fasten SSD with the
board latch
(3) Repeat steps 2 to 3 to install the remaining SSDs
Step 7: Install ArcHTTP Proxy Server
ArcHTTP has to be installed for GUI RAID console (MRAID
storage manager) to run. It is used to launch the web browser
MRAID storage manager. It also runs as a service or daemon
in the background that allows capturing of events for mail and
SNMP traps notification.
Follow the steps below to install the ArcHttp utility.
1. Download ArcHttp proxy server (or MRAID software) from
Areca website:
2. Follow the steps on the user manual to complete the
installation
If you need additional information about installation and
start-up of this function, see the ArcHTTP Proxy Server
Installation section in Chapter 5 of the user manual. For SNMP
agent function, please refer to Appendix C of the user manual.
https://www.areca.com.tw/support/downloads.html
Step 5 : Power up the System
Step 6: Install the Adapter Driver
Please refer to Chapter 4 “Diver Installation” of the user
manual for the detailed installation procedure.
If you use 22110 M.2 NVMe SSD...
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2) Turn the latch 90° clockwise or counterclockwise to
remove it and also remove six screws on the board
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3) Gently insert the SSD into slot, meawhile put the screw
into the groove and fasten the screw to secure SSD
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4) Repeat steps
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3 to install the remaining SSDs
(5) Refasten four screws to secure unit’s front panel
PC
Mac Pro
ARC-1686-xNOD
