Cisco 4 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS) 7200rpm

Meet Cisco’s robust 4 TB 3.5" internal hard drive, engineered for enterprise storage arrays, servers, and data centers that demand dependable, high-throughput performance. With a 4 TB capacity, this drive provides ample room to store millions of images, hundreds of hours of video, and dense databases while keeping data readily accessible. Built to operate in 24x7 environments, it combines a fast 7200 RPM spindle with a SAS 12Gb/s interface to deliver consistent throughput and low latency across demanding workloads. The drive’s design emphasizes reliability, efficiency, and ease of integration, making it an excellent choice for Cisco-certified ecosystems, backplanes, and high-density storage solutions.

• Enterprise-grade reliability for continuous workloads: Designed for 24x7 operation in data centers, with robust error detection, data integrity features, and endurance to handle heavy I/O, backups, and archival tasks without compromising performance.
• Massive capacity in a familiar form factor: 4 terabytes of storage space in a standard 3.5-inch internal drive, ideal for consolidating large media libraries, scientific data, virtualization storage, and large-scale backups.
• Fast SAS interface and responsive performance: Equipped with the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12 Gb/s interface and a 7200 RPM spindle, delivering strong sequential throughput and improved I/O responsiveness for multi-user and multi-VM environments.
• Enterprise-ready design for Cisco ecosystems: Built to integrate with Cisco backplanes, storage arrays, and servers, delivering predictable performance, compatibility, and simplified maintenance within Cisco-certified deployments.
• Efficient operation and management: Features energy-aware idle states and enterprise-grade data protection to optimize power consumption and reliability while keeping operating costs in check.

Technical Details of Cisco 4 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SAS (12Gb/s SAS)

• Capacity: 4 TB
• Interface: SAS 12 Gb/s with enterprise-grade backplane compatibility
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal hard drive
• Rotation Speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 64 MB standard enterprise cache
• Port Configuration: Dual-port SAS option for improved redundancy and link aggregation in enterprise environments
• Data Transfer Rate: Sequential throughput suitable for enterprise workloads (typical performance in line with 7200 RPM SAS drives)
• Reliability features: Enterprise-grade error detection, data integrity mechanisms, and support for heavy I/O workloads
• Compatibility: Designed for Cisco-certified servers, backplanes, and storage arrays; for best results, pair with Cisco hardware that supports SAS drives

How to install Cisco 4 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SAS

• Power down the server or storage chassis and disconnect all power sources before handling the drive.
• Open the drive bay or storage enclosure according to the chassis manufacturer’s guidelines, ensuring the correct 3.5" slot is available.
• Align the drive with the backplane connectors and slide it into the bay until it is firmly seated. Secure the drive with the mounting screws or locking mechanism provided by the chassis.
• Connect the SAS data and power cables to the backplane or SAS controller, ensuring proper orientation and secure attachment to prevent disconnections during operation.
• Power on the system and enter the RAID controller or server BIOS to verify the drive is detected. If required, initialize the drive or add it to an existing RAID volume or storage pool.
• In the operating system, verify the disk appears as an available drive, configure partitions or logical units as needed, and implement any required drive health monitoring or SMART checks.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is this drive compatible with Cisco storage arrays and servers? A: Yes. It is designed for Cisco-certified ecosystems and is suitable for integration into Cisco backplanes, storage arrays, and servers that support 3.5" SAS drives.
• Q: What workloads is this drive best suited for? A: It is ideal for high-capacity storage, backups, archival tasks, media libraries, virtualization storage, and other data-intensive workloads that benefit from reliable, continuous operation.
• Q: Does the drive support dual-port SAS? A: Many enterprise configurations include dual-port SAS for redundancy and throughput; check your chassis or controller documentation to confirm dual-port operation for this model.
• Q: What is the expected reliability or MTBF? A: Enterprise drives are designed for long-term operation with strong error detection and data protection features. Specific MTBF ratings may vary by batch and vendor; consult Cisco specifications for exact figures.
• Q: How should I monitor this drive’s health? A: Use your storage array’s health monitoring tools, the operating system’s disk management utilities, and SMART monitoring where supported to track health, temperature, and performance trends.