{"product_id":"ironlink-r218-dual-4216-320tb-sas-storage","title":"IronLink R218 Dual 4216 320TB SAS Storage System","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-content\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"who-its-for\"\u003e\u003ch1\u003eIronLink R218 Dual 4216 320TB SAS Storage System\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eIronLink R218 Dual 4216\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-capacity enterprise SAS storage solution designed for organizations requiring massive scalable storage with exceptional throughput performance. This \u003cstrong\u003e320TB SAS storage system\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers 1.4GB\/s data transfer rates, making it ideal for data centers, media production facilities, backup infrastructure, and large-scale archival operations. With 16x20TB SAS drives configured for RAID 5 (223TB usable) or RAID 6 (208TB usable), this storage appliance provides the reliability and performance needed for mission-critical environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"key-features\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e320TB raw capacity with dual Intel Xeon 4216 processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.4GB\/s sustained throughput for high-speed data operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16x20TB enterprise-grade SAS hard drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAID 5 configuration: 223TB usable storage capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRAID 6 configuration: 208TB usable storage capacity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual processor architecture for enhanced performance and redundancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability for 24\/7 continuous operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScalable SAS storage solution for growing data demands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized for large file transfers and sequential workloads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for backup, archival, and media workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"specifications\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\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-D216-320T-20-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\u003e320TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16x20TB SAS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsable Capacity (RAID 5)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e223TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUsable Capacity (RAID 6)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Transfer Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.4GB\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProcessor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual Intel Xeon 4216\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrive Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS (Serial Attached SCSI)\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\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best RAID configuration for this 320TB SAS storage system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice between RAID 5 and RAID 6 depends on your recovery time objectives. RAID 5 provides 223TB usable capacity with single-drive fault tolerance, ideal for performance-focused environments. RAID 6 offers 208TB usable capacity with dual-drive fault tolerance, providing enhanced data protection for mission-critical applications where recovery time is critical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much throughput does the IronLink R218 Dual 4216 deliver?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IronLink R218 achieves 1.4GB\/s sustained throughput, enabling rapid data transfers for large-scale backup operations, media workflows, and high-performance archival systems. This throughput level is optimized for sequential access patterns common in enterprise storage environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this SAS storage system suitable for data center environments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the IronLink R218 Dual 4216 is purpose-built for data center deployment. With dual Xeon processors, enterprise-grade SAS drives, and configurable RAID protection, it delivers the reliability, performance, and scalability required for 24\/7 continuous operation in demanding infrastructure environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat workloads are best suited for this 320TB storage solution?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis storage system excels in backup and recovery, media asset management, scientific data archival, video production workflows, and large-scale database backup scenarios where high capacity and sustained throughput are essential requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"IRONLINK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41706471587915,"sku":"IL-R218-DEG1-D216-320T-20-S","price":42207.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1824\/0789\/files\/IronLink-R218-Dual-4216-320TB-SAS-Storage-System.jpg?v=1788306446","url":"https:\/\/www.tecisoft.ca\/products\/ironlink-r218-dual-4216-320tb-sas-storage","provider":"TeciSoft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}