Cisco 10 TB NL-SAS 3.5" Internal Hard Drive — 12Gb/s SAS, 7200 RPM

Designed for enterprise servers and data center storage, the Cisco 10 TB hard drive delivers scalable capacity, robust reliability, and consistent performance for demanding workloads. This 3.5-inch internal NL-SAS drive is built to handle archival storage, backups, and large databases with ease, providing a cost-effective solution that pairs SATA-like capacity with SAS-level reliability. With a generous 10 terabytes of storage, it supports expansive data growth, enabling you to consolidate workloads without sacrificing efficiency. The Near-Line SAS (NL-SAS) architecture balances high-capacity data placement with the responsiveness required by modern server backplanes, making it a dependable choice for dense storage environments. In bulk deployments, the 14-pack packaging simplifies procurement and standardizes deployment across multiple servers or storage arrays, ensuring uniform performance and easier maintenance. Whether you’re expanding an existing RAID array, provisioning new storage for virtualized environments, or refreshing a storage footprint, this Cisco drive is engineered to deliver steady, predictable performance while minimizing power consumption and downtime.

• Massive capacity for data growth: 10 TB of raw storage lets you consolidate archives, backups, and frequently accessed data into fewer spindles, reducing storage fragmentation and enabling longer data retention with fewer devices.
• 3.5" internal form factor with 7200 RPM: An enterprise-class drive designed for direct attachment to servers and storage controllers, delivering dependable throughput and consistent performance for demanding workloads.
• 12 Gb/s SAS interface: Fast SAS connectivity ensures high data transfer rates to backplanes, RAID controllers, and storage arrays, supporting heavy I/O streams with low latency in busy data centers.
• Near-Line SAS (NL-SAS) for balanced performance and capacity: Combines high-capacity storage with a SAS interface to deliver cost-effective scalability for sequential workloads, backups, and archival use cases in enterprise environments.
• 14-pack packaging for bulk deployments: Ideal for data centers deploying multiple servers or storage shelves, ensuring uniform drives and streamlined logistics during rack builds and refresh cycles.

Technical Details of Cisco 10 TB Hard Drive

• Capacity: 10 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal drive
• Interface: 12 Gb/s SAS
• Drive Type: Near-Line SAS (NL-SAS)
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Server Device Supported: Yes
• Packaging: 14-pack

how to install Cisco 10 TB Hard Drive

• Prepare the hardware: Power down the server or ensure you are working with a supported hot-swap backplane. Disconnect power and follow your chassis safety guidelines before handling any internal components.

• Identify a suitable drive bay: Locate an available 3.5-inch drive slot or hot-swap tray within your server or storage enclosure. Confirm that the bay has a SAS backplane compatible with 12 Gb/s SAS devices.

• Insert the drive properly: Slide the 3.5-inch NL-SAS drive into the drive tray or slot, ensuring it seats firmly and aligns with the backplane connectors. Secure the tray or caddy according to your chassis design.

• Connect to the SAS backplane: Attach the drive backplane cables or hot-swap connectors, ensuring a solid, clean connection to enable reliable data transfer and proper detection by the controller.

• Power up and initialize: Boot the system and access the RAID controller or operating system storage management utility. Initialize the new drive, assign it to a logical drive or array, and configure parity, striping, and redundancy settings according to your deployment plan.

• Format and verify: Create the file system or volume within your OS or storage management tool, then run health checks (SMART status, media scan) to verify drive health and integrity before putting the drive into production workloads.

• Monitor and maintain: Regularly monitor drive health, temperature, and performance metrics. Schedule routine maintenance windows for firmware updates or drive retirement plans to ensure consistent data protection and reliability.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is NL-SAS and how does it differ from SAS or SATA drives?

  A: NL-SAS stands for Near-Line SAS. It combines high-capacity SATA-based platters with a SAS interface to provide scalable storage at a favorable cost, while delivering the reliability and backplane compatibility of SAS. It is well-suited for sequential workloads, backups, and archival storage in enterprise environments.

• Q: Is this Cisco drive suitable for NAS or only for servers?

  A: This is an enterprise internal drive intended for servers and storage arrays. Many NAS solutions support NL-SAS drives when they are compatible with the backplane and RAID controller. Always verify with your NAS vendor for specific compatibility before deployment.

• Q: How much storage does the 14-pack include?

  A: Each drive in the 14-pack provides 10 TB of capacity. The 14-pack is intended for bulk deployments, enabling uniform configurations and simplified logistics in data centers.

• Q: What kind of workloads is a 10 TB NL-SAS drive best suited for?

  A: This drive is well-suited for archival storage, backups, large sequential workloads, data warehouse staging, and other capacity-heavy tasks in server and storage arrays. It balances capacity with reliable SAS connectivity, making it practical for data-center deployments requiring cost efficiency and predictable performance.