Description
Cisco 4 TB Hard Drive - Internal - Near Line SAS (NL-SAS) (12Gb/s SAS)
The Cisco 4 TB Hard Drive is engineered for demanding data-center workloads and professional-grade storage environments. This internal NL-SAS (Near Line SAS) drive combines the capacity you need with the reliability and data-throughput required by modern servers, backup appliances, and storage arrays. Designed to balance performance and cost, it is a versatile component for enterprises, growing SMBs, and data-intensive workstreams such as multimedia libraries, virtual machine habitats, and archival repositories. With a 4-terabyte capacity and a 12Gb/s SAS interface, this drive is built to handle continuous operation, smooth data transfers, and resilient uptime in mission-critical settings.
- Massive capacity for growing workloads: 4 TB of storage space supports expansive databases, video libraries, backups, and media archives, enabling you to consolidate data without frequent expansion cycles.
- High-throughput NL-SAS interface: Near Line SAS with a 12Gb/s SAS backplane delivers steady data transfer rates, improved queue depth handling, and compatibility with enterprise controllers for efficient data movement.
- Enterprise-class reliability for 24/7 operation: Built to withstand the rigors of data-center environments, this drive emphasizes durability, robust error correction, and sustained performance under heavy workloads.
- Flexible deployment in standard storage ecosystems: Compatible with SAS backplanes, server RAID controllers, and Cisco storage appliances, making it a straightforward upgrade or replacement in mixed-vendor environments.
- Ideal for backups, archiving, and active data libraries: A balanced solution that pairs cost-effective capacity with dependable access times, suited to long-term retention, routine restores, and hot data access.
Technical Details of Cisco 4 TB Hard Drive - Internal - Near Line SAS (NL-SAS) (12Gb/s SAS)
- Capacity: 4 TB of usable storage for large datasets, media libraries, and scalable backups.
- Interface: NL-SAS with 12Gb/s SAS compatibility to meet current controller backplanes and data-center demands.
- Drive class: Internal enterprise-class hard disk designed for continuous operation and large-scale deployments.
- Design focus: Nearline deployment optimized for predictable I/O profiles, balanced performance, and economical long-term storage.
- Compatibility: Suited for use in standard SAS backplanes and Cisco storage ecosystems, with broad support across common enterprise storage architectures.
how to install Cisco 4 TB Hard Drive - Internal - Near Line SAS (NL-SAS) (12Gb/s SAS)
Installing this internal NL-SAS drive is straightforward and designed to minimize downtime in enterprise environments. Follow these general steps to ensure proper seating, connection, and initialization within your storage infrastructure:
- Power down the server or storage array and disconnect power to avoid any risk of electrical shock or data corruption during installation.
- Open the drive bay or carrier, ensuring you have the appropriate screw placement and alignment for a 3.5-inch internal drive (if applicable to your chassis).
- Slide the Cisco 4 TB NL-SAS drive into an available SAS backplane or drive bay, confirming that the backplane connector engages securely with the drive’s interface.
- Secure the drive using the mounting screws or retention mechanism provided by your chassis, ensuring there is no wobble or misalignment.
- Reconnect data and power cables to the SAS controller or RAID controller, then power the system back on. The controller should detect the new drive and prompt you to initialize or configure it as part of your storage array.
- Access your storage management software or RAID controller utility to initialize the disk, assign it to a virtual disk or array, and run a basic health check to verify operation and SMART status.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: What is NL-SAS and why choose it for this Cisco 4 TB drive?
A: NL-SAS stands for Near Line SAS, a design that leverages SATA-like storage characteristics with a SAS interface. It is ideal for sequential and streaming workloads, backups, archival storage, and data libraries where capacity and reliability matter more than ultra-low latency. This Cisco drive is built to deliver dependable performance in data-center environments while keeping total cost of ownership appealing for medium to large-scale deployments.
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Q: Is this drive compatible with most SAS controllers and backplanes?
A: Yes. The 12Gb/s SAS interface is broadly compatible with standard SAS backplanes and RAID controllers commonly used in enterprise storage systems. It is designed to integrate smoothly into Cisco storage solutions as well as mixed-vendor deployments, provided the controller supports NL-SAS drives.
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Q: Which workloads are best supported by this 4 TB NL-SAS drive?
A: This drive excels in backup and archival roles, media libraries, large-scale databases with read-heavy or mixed I/O patterns, and active data repositories that require reliable, cost-effective capacity. It can also function as part of a tiered storage strategy in data centers seeking to balance performance with capacity and cost.
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Q: What about reliability and warranty?
A: Enterprise-class drives are designed for continuous operation and higher endurance in data-center workloads. Warranty terms vary by region and retailer, so consult the official Cisco-partner documentation or your vendor for specifics. In general, expect robust error correction, firmware reliability, and support aligned with business-critical storage use.
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Q: How do I monitor the health and performance of this drive?
A: Use your storage controller’s management interface, SMART monitoring tools, and any vendor-provided diagnostics to track health, temperature, and performance metrics. Regular firmware updates and monitoring help sustain reliability and prevent unexpected failures in busy data-center environments.
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Q: Can I use this drive for hot-swapping in an enterprise array?
A: Many enterprise backplanes support hot-swapping NL-SAS drives, but always verify compatibility with your specific chassis and controller. If hot-swap is supported, install procedures typically follow standard rack-mount practices and the drive should be recognized automatically by the storage management software upon insertion.
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