Ironlink R218 Dual 4216 88TB SAS Storage System
The Ironlink R218 is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution engineered for data-intensive workloads requiring massive throughput and reliability. This 88TB SAS storage system combines dual Intel Xeon 4216 processors with 11 x 8TB SAS drives to deliver 990MB/s throughput performance. Organizations managing large databases, virtualization environments, and backup operations benefit from the R218's exceptional capacity and speed. With configurable RAID protection—59TB usable in RAID 5 or 53TB in RAID 6—this enterprise storage platform ensures both performance and data protection for mission-critical applications.
Key Features
- Dual Intel Xeon 4216 processors for multi-threaded workload performance
- 11 x 8TB SAS drives providing 88TB total raw capacity
- 990MB/s sustained throughput for demanding I/O operations
- 59TB usable storage with RAID 5 configuration
- 53TB usable storage with RAID 6 dual-parity protection
- Enterprise-grade SAS connectivity for reliability and speed
- 5-year on-site, next business day warranty with keep-your-hard-drive coverage
- Remote diagnosis capability for rapid issue resolution
- Optimized for virtualization, databases, and backup workloads
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Manufacturer |
IRONLINK |
| Model |
R218 Dual 4216 |
| Part Number |
IL-R218-DEG1-D216-96T-8-S |
| Processors |
Dual Intel Xeon 4216 |
| Storage Drives |
11 x 8TB SAS |
| Total Raw Capacity |
88TB |
| RAID 5 Usable Capacity |
59TB |
| RAID 6 Usable Capacity |
53TB |
| Throughput Performance |
990MB/s |
| Drive Interface |
SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) |
| Warranty |
5-Year On-Site, Next Business Day, Keep-Your-Hard-Drive |
| Support |
Remote Diagnosis Included |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between RAID 5 and RAID 6 on the Ironlink R218?
RAID 5 provides single-drive fault tolerance and delivers 59TB of usable storage from the 88TB raw capacity, optimizing for performance. RAID 6 offers dual-drive fault tolerance with 53TB usable capacity, providing enhanced data protection for mission-critical environments where drive failure risk is higher.
How fast is the 990MB/s throughput on this enterprise storage system?
The 990MB/s sustained throughput enables rapid data transfers for large file operations, database queries, and backup processes. This performance level supports multiple concurrent workloads typical in enterprise data centers without bottlenecking I/O operations.
What does the 5-year keep-your-hard-drive warranty cover?
This comprehensive warranty includes on-site service with next business day response, remote diagnosis to minimize downtime, and the ability to keep replaced hard drives—reducing data security concerns and providing cost savings on drive replacement.
Is the Ironlink R218 suitable for virtualization environments?
Yes. The dual-processor architecture, high throughput, and configurable RAID options make the R218 ideal for virtualization platforms, supporting multiple virtual machines with consistent I/O performance and data protection.
