{"product_id":"ironlink-r218-dual-4216-280tb-sas-storage","title":"IronLink R218 Dual 4216 280TB SAS Storage System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIronLink R218 Dual 4216 280TB SAS Storage System\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe IronLink R218 Dual 4216 280TB SAS storage system\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers enterprise-grade capacity and performance for organizations requiring massive scalable storage with exceptional throughput. This high-capacity SAS storage solution combines 10x20TB drives with dual 4216 processors to provide \u003cstrong\u003e1.3GB\/s throughput\u003c\/strong\u003e and flexible RAID configurations. Perfect for data centers, media production facilities, research institutions, and enterprises managing large-scale data repositories, the R218 offers \u003cstrong\u003e193TB usable storage in RAID 5\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e178TB in RAID 6\u003c\/strong\u003e protection modes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for demanding workloads requiring reliable, fast access to massive datasets, this dual-processor SAS storage system eliminates bottlenecks in high-performance computing environments while maintaining data integrity through advanced RAID options.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual 4216 processor architecture for parallel processing and enhanced performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e280TB total raw capacity with 10x20TB enterprise-grade SAS drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.3GB\/s sustained throughput for demanding sequential and random access workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e193TB usable storage with RAID 5 configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e178TB usable storage with RAID 6 dual-parity protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class SAS connectivity for reliable data transfer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable architecture supporting expansion and multi-system configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdvanced RAID management with flexible protection options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for data center, media, and research applications\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=\"8\"\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eR218 Dual 4216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIL-R218-DEG1-D216-280T-20-S\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e280TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10x20TB SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsable Capacity (RAID 5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e193TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsable Capacity (RAID 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e178TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThroughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.3GB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual 4216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAID Support\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 difference between RAID 5 and RAID 6 on this storage system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IronLink R218 offers two RAID configurations: RAID 5 provides single-drive fault tolerance with 193TB usable capacity, while RAID 6 offers dual-drive protection with 178TB usable capacity. RAID 6 is recommended for mission-critical environments where data loss risk must be minimized.\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 system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis high-capacity SAS storage delivers sustained 1.3GB\/s throughput, making it suitable for bandwidth-intensive applications including video editing, scientific computing, and large-scale database operations requiring consistent high-speed data access.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the IronLink R218 suitable for enterprise data center environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the R218 Dual 4216 is purpose-built for enterprise data centers with its dual-processor architecture, enterprise SAS drives, flexible RAID protection, and 280TB capacity. It's ideal for organizations requiring scalable, reliable storage with high performance and data redundancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this storage system be expanded or integrated with existing infrastructure?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IronLink R218 features scalable architecture supporting multi-system configurations and expansion capabilities, allowing integration into existing data center infrastructure and growth as storage demands increase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IRONLINK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41706471358539,"sku":"IL-R218-DEG1-D216-280T-20-S","price":33560.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/IronLink-R218-Dual-4216-280TB-SAS-Storage-System.jpg?v=1788306432","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/ironlink-r218-dual-4216-280tb-sas-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}