Cisco 10 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

Elevate your data center storage with the Cisco 10 TB 3.5" internal SAS hard drive. Designed for enterprise workloads, this high-capacity HDD delivers dependable performance, long-term reliability, and seamless compatibility with Cisco storage ecosystems. Built to handle data-intensive applications, archival needs, and virtualization workloads, it offers substantial headroom for growth while maintaining steady throughput and consistent access to critical information. Whether you are refreshing a storage array, expanding capacity in a Cisco server environment, or standardizing across racks, this drive provides the foundation for scalable, resilient storage infrastructure.

• Massive capacity for growth: With 10 TB of raw storage, you gain the space to store millions of images, documents, backups, databases, and virtual machine images. This capacity is ideal for data-intensive environments that require long-term retention and rapid recovery, helping to simplify storage planning and reduce the need for frequent upgrades.
• Enterprise-grade performance: A 7200 RPM spindle speed paired with a high-throughput SAS interface delivers solid sequential throughput and reliable random access performance. This balance makes it well-suited for mixed workloads, backup windows, and online data access where latency and throughput matter for service levels.
• Robust SAS connectivity: The 12 Gb/s SAS interface enables fast data paths between the drive and the host controller or backplane. This interface is designed for scalable enterprise deployments, offering compatibility with Cisco storage arrays and other SAS-enabled infrastructure, and facilitating efficient lane utilization in multi-drive environments.
• Reliability for 24x7 operations: Engineered for data centers, this hard drive emphasizes durability and steady operation under continuous workloads. Expect enterprise-grade reliability characteristics that support consistent uptime, error recovery, and data integrity across demanding use cases such as backups, virtualization, and archival storage.
• Seamless integration and management: The drive is designed for easy integration into Cisco ecosystems and compatible SAS backplanes. It supports standard management tools and monitoring practices, enabling straightforward provisioning, health monitoring, and lifecycle management within existing IT workflows.

Technical Details of Cisco 10 TB SAS Hard Drive

• Capacity: 10 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
• Drive Type: Internal hard disk drive (HDD)
• Designed for enterprise storage environments and Cisco-compatible backplanes

How to Install Cisco 10 TB SAS Hard Drive

• Power down the server or storage enclosure and unplug from power sources to prevent electrical shock or data loss.
• Ground yourself and handle the drive by its edges to avoid static discharge or damage to sensitive components.
• Open the drive bay or hot-swap enclosure and prepare the bay for the new drive, ensuring proper alignment with the backplane connectors.
• Insert the drive firmly into the bay until it seats securely in the backplane or SAS backplane cage.
• Secure the drive with screws or the tool-less mechanism provided by the chassis, ensuring it is level and properly supported.
• Reconnect data and power cables, then restore power to the system. Enter your storage management or server BIOS/RAID controller utility to initialize and format the new drive as required.
• Verify drive health and status through the management console, and monitor for any alerts during the initial initialization and data migration phases.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What workloads is the Cisco 10 TB SAS hard drive best suited for?
  A: This drive is designed for enterprise-level storage needs, including virtualization, databases, backups, archiving, and large-scale file services. Its 10 TB capacity and 12 Gb/s SAS interface provide a balance of capacity and performance for data-center workloads that require consistent access and reliable throughput.
• Q: Is this drive compatible with Cisco storage arrays and 12 Gb/s SAS backplanes?
  A: Yes. The drive is designed for Cisco environments and is compatible with SAS backplanes and enterprise storage controllers that support 12 Gb/s SAS drives, enabling smooth integration into existing Cisco ecosystems.
• Q: What are the endurance and reliability expectations for this drive?
  A: Enterprise hard drives are built for sustained operation and durability in data centers. They are designed to handle continuous workloads, with mechanisms for data integrity and error recovery to support high-availability deployments across virtualization, backups, and archival use cases.
• Q: How should I manage and monitor this drive after installation?
  A: Use your server or storage management software to monitor drive health, temperature, and SMART attributes. Regular health checks and firmware updates (as provided by Cisco or the drive manufacturer) help sustain performance and reliability over the drive’s lifecycle.