{"product_id":"ironlink-r218-dual-4216-216tb-sas-storage","title":"IronLink R218 Dual 4216 216TB SAS Storage System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIronLink R218 Dual 4216 216TB 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 data storage with exceptional throughput performance. This \u003cstrong\u003e216TB SAS storage system\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers 1.6GB\/s transfer speeds, making it ideal for data centers, media production facilities, and large-scale backup environments. With 18x12TB SAS drives configured for RAID 5 (151TB usable) or RAID 6 (143TB usable), this enterprise NAS provides the reliability and performance needed for mission-critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e216TB Raw Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — 18x12TB SAS drives for massive data storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.6GB\/s Throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-speed data transfer for demanding workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRAID 5 \u0026amp; RAID 6 Support\u003c\/strong\u003e — 151TB or 143TB usable storage with redundancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 4216 Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual-processor design for enhanced performance and reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnterprise-Grade SAS Drives\u003c\/strong\u003e — 12TB SAS drives optimized for 24\/7 operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScalable Storage Solution\u003c\/strong\u003e — Expandable architecture for growing data needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swap Drive Bays\u003c\/strong\u003e — Easy maintenance and drive replacement without downtime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIRONLINK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIL-R218-DEG1-D216-216T-12-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR218 Dual 4216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRaw Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e216TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18x12TB SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsable Storage (RAID 5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e151TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsable Storage (RAID 6)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e143TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6GB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 12Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor Architecture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual 4216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnterprise NAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\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 the IronLink R218 storage system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice between RAID 5 and RAID 6 depends on your recovery time objectives. RAID 5 provides 151TB usable capacity with single-drive fault tolerance, while RAID 6 offers 143TB usable capacity with dual-drive fault tolerance. RAID 6 is recommended for enterprise environments where data protection is critical.\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 \u003cstrong\u003eIronLink R218 216TB system\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers 151TB of usable storage in RAID 5 configuration or 143TB in RAID 6 configuration, depending on your redundancy requirements and fault tolerance needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat throughput speed does this enterprise storage system achieve?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IronLink R218 delivers \u003cstrong\u003e1.6GB\/s throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling fast data transfers for demanding applications including video production, large database operations, and high-volume backup scenarios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the IronLink R218 suitable for 24\/7 data center operations?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the R218 features enterprise-grade SAS drives rated for continuous 24\/7 operation, dual-processor architecture for reliability, and hot-swap drive bays for maintenance without downtime, making it ideal for mission-critical data center deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IRONLINK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41706471096395,"sku":"IL-R218-DEG1-D216-216T-12-S","price":34747.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/IronLink-R218-Dual-4216-216TB-SAS-Storage-System.jpg?v=1788306426","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/ironlink-r218-dual-4216-216tb-sas-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}