Cisco 1.20 TB Hard Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

Engineered for high-demand enterprise environments, the Cisco 1.20 TB Hard Drive is a premium 2.5-inch internal SAS solution built to deliver fast, reliable storage for servers, storage arrays, and data centers. With a generous 1.20 terabytes of capacity, it accommodates expansive databases, media libraries, virtualization instances, and dense workloads with ease. The drive leverages a 12Gb/s SAS interface to offer abundant bandwidth, low latency, and scalable performance that keeps mission-critical applications responsive under load. At 10,000 revolutions per minute, this hard drive balances throughput and reliability, delivering sustained I/O while staying within practical power and thermal envelopes for enterprise deployments. The combination of a compact 2.5-inch form factor and Cisco-specification compatibility makes it an ideal upgrade or replacement part for Cisco storage environments, ensuring seamless integration with existing chassis, backplanes, and controllers. In addition, the inclusion of non-volatile memory capabilities helps accelerate data access and improve overall I/O efficiency, enabling faster file retrieval and smoother streaming of large media files, databases, and virtual machine images. This hard drive is designed to endure demanding workloads, offering robust reliability, long-term endurance, and consistent performance to support your organization’s data-intensive tasks.

• High-speed SAS interface with 12Gb/s bandwidth and 10,000 RPM spindle speed for rapid data access, reduced latency, and improved I/O performance in mixed workloads—ideal for databases, virtualization, and transactional systems.
• Substantial capacity of 1.20 TB in a compact 2.5" form factor, enabling dense storage configurations in Cisco servers and storage arrays while maximizing bay utilization and reducing rack space requirements.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and endurance designed for nonstop operation in data-center environments, with mechanisms to protect data integrity during sustained workloads and during power fluctuations or brief I/O bursts.
• Built-in non-volatile memory cache to accelerate read/write operations, improve I/O throughput, and minimize wait times for frequently accessed data, delivering a smoother user experience for key applications and workloads.
• Designed for Cisco ecosystems and compatible with Cisco controllers, backplanes, and storage solutions, offering seamless integration, simplified procurement, and consistent performance across Cisco-certified hardware deployments.

Technical Details of Cisco 1.20 TB Hard Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

• Capacity: 1.20 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5 inches
• Interface: SAS (12Gb/s)
• Rotational Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Cache: Non-volatile memory cache for accelerated data access
• Application Type: Enterprise-grade hard drive designed for Cisco storage environments

how to install Cisco 1.20 TB Hard Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

Installing the Cisco 1.20 TB SAS hard drive is straightforward in a compatible Cisco server or storage array. Begin by powering down the system and following proper anti-static procedures to protect sensitive components. Locate the drive enclosure or hot-swap bay that matches the Cisco 2.5" drive form factor. If your chassis supports hot-swapping, remove the existing drive or insert the new drive into the empty slot using the appropriate drive sled or carrier. Align the drive with the backplane connectors and slide it firmly into place until it seats and the latching mechanism secures it. Reconnect the SAS data and power connections if they are detachable, or ensure the drive sled is properly engaged with the backplane. Close the drive bay cover, restore power, and boot the system. Enter the RAID controller or storage management interface to verify the new drive is recognized and healthy. If necessary, initialize or format the drive according to your storage policy, assign it to the appropriate array or volume, and run a standard health check to confirm there are no SMART errors or bad sectors. For optimal reliability, confirm that you have the latest firmware version for both the drive and the controller, and apply any recommended updates from Cisco’s support resources. It is advisable to monitor drive temperatures during initial operation to ensure the chassis cooling is adequate and to prevent thermal throttling under heavy workloads.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the capacity of this drive? A: The Cisco 1.20 TB Hard Drive provides 1.20 terabytes of storage, suitable for large datasets, databases, and multimedia libraries.
• Q: What interface does this drive use? A: It uses a SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface at 12Gb/s, delivering high bandwidth and low latency for enterprise workloads.
• Q: What is the spindle speed? A: The drive spins at 10,000 RPM, offering strong sequential performance and responsive random I/O for demanding applications.
• Q: What form factor is this drive? A: It is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive, enabling dense configurations and easy integration into Cisco servers and storage arrays.
• Q: Does the drive feature non-volatile memory for caching? A: Yes, the drive includes built-in non-volatile memory cache to accelerate data access and improve I/O throughput in working sets with frequent reads and writes.
• Q: Is this drive compatible with Cisco storage systems? A: The drive is designed for Cisco environments and is intended to work with Cisco-supported controllers, backplanes, and storage solutions, ensuring a reliable upgrade path and consistent performance.