IronLink R218 Dual 4210R 300TB SAS Storage System
Enterprise-grade SAS storage designed for organizations requiring massive capacity with exceptional throughput performance. The IronLink R218 delivers 300TB raw storage with 1.4GB/s data transfer speeds, making it ideal for data centers, media production facilities, and large-scale backup environments where speed and reliability are non-negotiable.
This dual-processor storage system provides 208TB usable capacity in RAID 5 or 193TB in RAID 6, ensuring data protection without sacrificing performance. Perfect for enterprises managing petabyte-scale operations, high-bandwidth applications, and mission-critical workloads requiring redundancy and fault tolerance.
Key Features
- 300TB raw SAS storage capacity with 15x 20TB drives
- 1.4GB/s sustained throughput for high-speed data operations
- Dual Intel Xeon 4210R processors for parallel processing
- 208TB usable storage with RAID 5 protection
- 193TB usable storage with RAID 6 dual-parity protection
- Enterprise-class reliability and fault tolerance
- Hot-swappable drive architecture for zero-downtime maintenance
- Optimized for data center and backup infrastructure
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
IRONLINK |
| Model |
R218 Dual 4210R |
| Part Number |
IL-R218-DEG1-D210-300T-20-S |
| Raw Storage Capacity |
300TB |
| Drive Configuration |
15x 20TB SAS |
| RAID 5 Usable Capacity |
208TB |
| RAID 6 Usable Capacity |
193TB |
| Data Transfer Rate |
1.4GB/s |
| Processors |
Dual Intel Xeon 4210R |
| Drive Interface |
SAS |
| Redundancy Options |
RAID 5, RAID 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between RAID 5 and RAID 6 on this storage system?
RAID 5 provides single-drive fault tolerance with 208TB usable capacity, while RAID 6 offers dual-drive protection with 193TB usable capacity. Choose RAID 6 for mission-critical environments where data loss risk must be minimized.
How much usable storage does the IronLink R218 provide?
The IronLink R218 delivers 208TB of usable storage in RAID 5 configuration or 193TB in RAID 6, depending on your redundancy requirements and risk tolerance.
What throughput speed can I expect from this enterprise storage system?
This SAS storage system sustains 1.4GB/s data transfer rates, enabling rapid backup operations, media workflows, and high-bandwidth data center applications without bottlenecks.
Is the IronLink R218 suitable for data center environments?
Yes, the dual-processor architecture, enterprise-class reliability, and hot-swappable drive design make this system ideal for data centers requiring fault-tolerant, high-capacity storage infrastructure.
