IronLink R226 Dual 4210R 320TB SAS Storage System
The IronLink R226 Dual 4210R is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution designed for organizations requiring massive scalable storage with exceptional throughput performance. This 320TB SAS storage system delivers 1.6GB/s data transfer rates, making it ideal for data centers, media production facilities, backup infrastructure, and large-scale virtualization environments. With dual 4210R processors and 20x16TB SAS drives, this storage appliance provides 226TB usable capacity in RAID 5 or 214TB in RAID 6, ensuring both performance and data protection for mission-critical workloads.
Key Features
- Dual Intel Xeon 4210R processors for parallel processing and high availability
- 20x16TB SAS hard drives with 320TB raw capacity
- 1.6GB/s sustained throughput for demanding I/O operations
- 226TB usable storage (RAID 5) or 214TB usable storage (RAID 6)
- Enterprise-grade RAID protection with configurable redundancy levels
- Hot-swappable drive bays for zero-downtime maintenance
- Dual redundant power supplies and cooling systems
- 10GbE network connectivity for high-speed data access
- Comprehensive monitoring and management dashboard
- Scalable architecture supporting future expansion
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
IRONLINK |
| Part Number |
IL-R226-DEG1-D210-320T-16-S |
| Processor |
Dual Intel Xeon 4210R |
| Storage Capacity (Raw) |
320TB (20x16TB SAS) |
| Usable Capacity (RAID 5) |
226TB |
| Usable Capacity (RAID 6) |
214TB |
| Drive Type |
SAS 3.5-inch 16TB |
| Throughput |
1.6GB/s |
| Drive Bays |
20 Hot-Swappable |
| RAID Levels |
RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
| Network Interface |
Dual 10GbE |
| Power Supply |
Redundant PSU |
| Cooling |
Redundant Fans |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best RAID configuration for this storage system?
The IronLink R226 supports multiple RAID levels. RAID 5 provides 226TB usable capacity with single-drive fault tolerance, ideal for performance-focused environments. RAID 6 offers 214TB usable capacity with dual-drive fault tolerance, recommended for mission-critical data requiring maximum protection.
How much throughput does the IronLink R226 deliver?
This enterprise storage system delivers 1.6GB/s sustained throughput, enabling rapid data transfers for backup operations, video editing, and large-scale data analytics workloads.
Can I expand storage capacity on the IronLink R226?
Yes, the R226 features a scalable architecture with 20 hot-swappable drive bays. You can upgrade individual drives or add additional storage nodes to expand your infrastructure without downtime.
Is this storage system suitable for data center environments?
Absolutely. The dual processor configuration, redundant power and cooling systems, RAID protection options, and 10GbE connectivity make this enterprise SAS storage ideal for data centers, virtualization platforms, and high-availability backup infrastructure.
