{"product_id":"ironlink-r218-dual-4216-128tb-sas-storage","title":"IronLink R218 Dual 4216 128TB SAS Storage System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIronLink R218 Dual 4216 128TB SAS Storage System\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIronLink R218 Dual 4216\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution designed for organizations requiring massive scalable storage with exceptional throughput performance. This \u003cstrong\u003e128TB SAS storage system\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers 720MB\/s sustained throughput, making it ideal for data-intensive applications, backup repositories, media workflows, and large-scale data center deployments. With dual Intel Xeon 4216 processors and 8x16TB SAS drives, this system provides reliable, high-performance storage infrastructure for demanding workloads. Whether you're managing petabyte-scale data centers, running virtualized environments, or requiring redundant RAID configurations, the R218 offers enterprise-grade reliability with flexible RAID options—83TB usable capacity in RAID 5 or 71TB in RAID 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Intel Xeon 4216 processors for multi-threaded performance and reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e128TB raw storage capacity with 8x16TB SAS drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e720MB\/s sustained throughput for high-speed data transfer operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlexible RAID configurations: 83TB usable (RAID 5) or 71TB usable (RAID 6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-grade SAS drive technology for 24\/7 continuous operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable architecture supporting data center expansion and growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedundant power supplies and cooling for maximum uptime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced RAID management and monitoring capabilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"technical-specs\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIRONLINK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIL-R218-DEG1-D216-128T-16-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR218 Dual 4216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaw Storage Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8x16TB SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Intel Xeon 4216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThroughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e720MB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 5 Usable Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 6 Usable Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundancy Options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID 5, RAID 6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"faq\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best RAID configuration for this enterprise storage system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice between RAID 5 and RAID 6 depends on your recovery time objectives and fault tolerance needs. RAID 5 provides 83TB usable capacity with single-drive fault tolerance, ideal for performance-critical applications. RAID 6 offers 71TB usable capacity with dual-drive fault tolerance, providing superior data protection for mission-critical environments where simultaneous drive failures are a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much usable storage does the IronLink R218 provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IronLink R218 128TB system provides either 83TB of usable storage in RAID 5 configuration or 71TB in RAID 6 configuration. The difference accounts for parity overhead required for data redundancy and fault tolerance in each RAID level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat throughput performance can I expect from this SAS storage solution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IronLink R218 delivers sustained throughput of 720MB\/s, enabling rapid data transfers for backup operations, media workflows, and high-performance computing applications. This throughput is maintained consistently across sequential and random access patterns typical in enterprise data center environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this storage system suitable for data center deployment?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the IronLink R218 Dual 4216 is purpose-built for enterprise data center environments. With dual processors, redundant power supplies, advanced RAID capabilities, and 24\/7 operational reliability, it provides the scalability and fault tolerance required for mission-critical storage infrastructure supporting large-scale virtualization, backup, and archival workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IRONLINK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41706470539339,"sku":"IL-R218-DEG1-D216-128T-16-S","price":28400.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/IronLink-R218-Dual-4216-128TB-SAS-Storage-System.jpg?v=1788306405","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/ironlink-r218-dual-4216-128tb-sas-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}