Cisco 1.80 TB SAS 2.5" Internal Hard Drive

The Cisco 1.80 TB Hard Drive is engineered to meet the demanding needs of today’s data centers, enterprise servers, and storage arrays. With a generous 1.8 terabytes of capacity, a high-speed 12Gb/s SAS interface, and a compact 2.5" form factor, this drive is built to deliver reliable, scalable performance for virtualization, backup, and data-heavy workloads. Designed to operate in critical environments where uptime matters, it’s a smart choice for IT teams seeking to optimize storage density without compromising on speed, reliability, or manageability. Whether you’re expanding an existing Cisco storage solution or deploying a new enterprise-grade system, this internal hard drive is ready to contribute to faster data access, smoother backups, and better overall storage efficiency.

• Massive capacity in a compact package. With 1.8 TB of storage, you gain ample space for virtual machines, databases, log archives, and multimedia workloads, enabling you to consolidate more data onto fewer drives and reduce rack space requirements while maintaining fast access times.
• Industrial-grade SAS performance. The drive uses a Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface at 12Gb/s, delivering consistent throughput for I/O-intensive tasks. This makes it ideal for RAID configurations, high-transaction workloads, and environments where predictable performance matters more than pure sequential speed.
• 2.5-inch internal design for dense deployments. The compact 2.5" form factor fits into a wide range of server blades, storage enclosures, and enterprise backplanes, enabling higher drive densities in space-constrained data centers and chassis with limited 3.5" bays.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and endurance. Built to withstand rigorous 24x7 operation, this hard drive supports steady workloads, steady long-term reliability, and robust data integrity features that data centers rely on to protect mission-critical information.
• Seamless Cisco compatibility for simplified management. Engineered to work smoothly with Cisco storage solutions and supported server ecosystems, this drive helps minimize compatibility issues and integrate cleanly into existing IT infrastructures, reducing deployment risk and accelerating maintenance.

Technical Details of Cisco 1.80 TB Hard Drive

• Capacity: 1.8 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5" internal drive
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Drive Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
• Intended Use: Enterprise storage, data centers, and server environments that require reliable, scalable, and consistent performance

How to install Cisco 1.80 TB Hard Drive

Installing the Cisco 1.80 TB SAS HDD is straightforward in compatible servers and storage enclosures. To ensure a safe and successful installation, follow these best-practice steps that apply to most enterprise-grade backplanes and drive trays:

• Prepare the system and workspace. Power down the server or storage chassis according to your vendor’s procedures. Ground yourself to prevent static discharge, and confirm that the drive tray and enclosure are clean and free from dust or debris.

• Access the drive bay. Remove the drive bay cover or front bezel as required by your chassis. If you’re using a hot-swap backplane, ensure you follow the chassis vendor’s hot-swap guidelines; if not, power down and perform the installation in a non-animated state to avoid electrical issues.

• Prepare the drive for installation. If the Cisco drive uses a tray or caddy, attach the drive securely to the tray using the provided screws or release mechanisms. Align the connectors and ensure there is no external obstruction on the drive surface.

• Insert the drive into the backplane or tray slot. Slide the drive or tray into the chassis until it seats fully and the latch engages (or until the backplane indicates a successful connection). Do not force the drive; if it doesn’t seat, retrace the steps and ensure alignment.

• Connect power and data and verify. If you’re using a backplane, the SAS data and power connections are typically integrated. Verify that the drive is detected by the RAID controller or BIOS during POST, then enter your RAID/OS management interface to initialize or rebuild arrays as required. If firmware updates are available, apply them after installation for optimal compatibility and reliability.

• Initialize, format, and monitor. In the operating system or RAID controller software, initialize the new drive as needed. Create or expand logical units (LUNs) or volumes according to your storage plan, and set up monitoring alerts to track health, temperature, and performance over time.

• Document and manage. Record drive serial numbers, capacities, and configurations for inventory, warranty, and firmware management. Regularly review SMART data and firmware advisories to maintain drive health in your Cisco storage ecosystem.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the capacity of this drive?

  A: The Cisco 1.80 TB Hard Drive provides 1.8 terabytes of storage capacity, designed to support large datasets, virtual machines, and demanding workloads in enterprise environments.

• Q: What interface does it use?

  A: It uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface, delivering high-throughput data transfer suitable for performance-sensitive applications and RAID configurations.

• Q: What is the form factor?

  A: It is a 2.5-inch internal hard drive, ideal for dense server racks, storage enclosures, and backplanes that support 2.5" media.

• Q: What workloads is this drive best suited for?

  A: Designed for enterprise storage environments, it performs well in database backends, virtualization hosts, backup targets, and large-scale data repositories where reliability and steady I/O throughput are essential.

• Q: Is this drive compatible with Cisco servers and storage arrays?

  A: The drive is engineered to integrate with Cisco storage solutions and compatible server ecosystems. Always verify with your specific Cisco chassis or RAID/controller compatibility guides to ensure the drive is supported in your model and firmware version.