Cisco 3.20 TB SAS 2.5" Internal Solid State Drive

The Cisco 3.20 TB Solid State Drive is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade 2.5-inch SSD engineered for demanding data-center workloads. Designed for SAS (12Gb/s) environments, this drive delivers fast, reliable data access for virtualization, large databases, analytics, and media-rich applications while maintaining energy-efficient operation. With a robust endurance rating and server-friendly features, it’s built to reduce downtime and lower total cost of ownership in 24/7 operation. Whether you’re consolidating workloads, expanding storage capacity, or refreshing aging hardware, this Cisco SSD provides the performance, reliability, and efficiency that modern servers demand. Its 3.20 TB capacity enables you to store massive data sets—documents, images, videos, backups, and databases—without frequent expansions, helping you scale infrastructure without sacrificing performance or space.

• Massive capacity for dense workloads: 3.20 TB of high-density storage supports virtualization, databases, analytics, and media libraries, enabling you to consolidate workloads onto fewer drives while preserving fast access and predictable performance. This large-capacity SSD helps reduce drive sprawl and simplify storage management, which in turn lowers operational complexity and risk.
• High-bandwidth SAS 12Gb/s interface: The drive leverages the fast, enterprise-class SAS interface to deliver high throughput and low latency for I/O-intensive applications. Its compatibility with standard controllers and backplanes means seamless integration into existing server ecosystems, minimizing downtime during upgrades or migrations.
• Flexible 2.5" form factor for easy deployment: The 2.5-inch form factor fits a wide range of servers and storage arrays, including hot-swappable backplanes. This compact size supports high rack density, simplifies cabling, and makes replacement or maintenance faster with minimal service disruption.
• Endurance of 3 DWPD for write-intensive workloads: With a durability rating of 3 DWPD, this SSD is well-suited for workloads that write heavily on a daily basis—such as transactional databases, virtual machines, and real-time analytics—while maintaining consistent performance and data integrity over the drive’s lifecycle.
• Energy-efficient design with reliability in mind: Built for power efficiency and cooler operation, this drive helps reduce cooling requirements and operational costs in data centers. Combined with reliable data protection features, it supports long-term, predictable performance under load, contributing to lower total cost of ownership.

Technical Details of Cisco 3.20 TB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS

• Capacity: 3.20 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5" internal drive
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Endurance: 3 DWPD
• Server Device Supported: Yes
• Power and Energy Efficiency: Power-efficient design for reduced total cost of ownership

How to install Cisco 3.20 TB Solid State Drive

• Power down the server or storage array and disconnect from power. Ground yourself to prevent static discharge.
• Locate an available 2.5" drive bay in your chassis that supports SAS backplanes or hot-swappable interfaces.
• Remove the bezel or existing drive if replacing, then align the Cisco SSD with the backplane connectors and slide it fully into the bay until it is seated securely.
• Secure the drive with the appropriate screws or latch mechanisms as required by your server chassis. Reconnect SAS data cables or backplane connections and restore power.
• Power on the system, enter the BIOS or the storage controller interface, and initialize the new drive. Create or extend a logical volume as needed, format the drive for your operating system or virtualization platform, and run basic health checks to confirm proper operation.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What capacity does this Cisco SSD provide?
  A: It offers 3.20 terabytes of solid-state storage, ideal for dense data, databases, virtualization, and large-scale workloads.
• Q: Is this drive compatible with SAS 12Gb/s backplanes?
  A: Yes. It is designed for SAS 12Gb/s interfaces and works with standard enterprise controllers and backplanes.
• Q: What does 3 DWPD mean?
  A: DWPD stands for drive writes per day. A rating of 3 DWPD indicates endurance to write the entire drive capacity three times each day over the warranty period, making it suitable for write-heavy enterprise workloads.
• Q: What workloads is this drive best suited for?
  A: It excels in server-grade workloads such as virtualization hosts, databases, analytics, and large-scale storage repositories where reliable throughput and low latency are critical.
• Q: Can this drive be hot-swapped?
  A: In servers and backplanes designed for 2.5" drives, this SAS SSD typically supports hot-swap operation, enabling maintenance without a full system shutdown when configured appropriately.