Cisco 480 GB SAS Solid State Drive — 2.5" Internal

The Cisco 480 GB SAS Solid State Drive is engineered for high-performance storage, delivering fast access, low latency, and reliable operation in demanding environments. This 2.5-inch internal SAS SSD is designed to slot into standard enterprise servers and storage backplanes, offering a robust upgrade path for databases, virtualization, analytics, and line-of-business applications. With Cisco’s enterprise-grade reliability and the power of a 12Gb/s SAS interface, this drive helps reduce bottlenecks, accelerate boot and application loads, and improve overall system responsiveness. Whether upgrading an existing server, building a dense storage array, or provisioning new infrastructure, the Cisco 480 GB SAS SSD provides speed, durability, and efficiency that modern IT environments require.

• Performance that scales with your workload. This SAS SSD is built to deliver consistently low latency and high IOPS across a range of enterprise applications. Whether handling OLTP transactions, virtualized desktops, or data analytics, you’ll experience snappier responses, faster data access, and improved throughput that keeps pace with growing demands.
• Enterprise-grade reliability and endurance. Engineered for continuous operation, this drive employs robust wear leveling, error-correcting capabilities, and solid-state durability to minimize drive failures and maintenance windows. It is designed to maintain steady performance under heavy read/write cycles, helping to protect service levels in production environments.
• 2.5-inch form factor with SAS 12Gb/s interface. The compact 2.5" drive size fits standard enterprise server bays and backplanes, while the Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) interface provides high-bandwidth, multi-initiator data paths, enabling efficient data transfer and scalable I/O for multi-user systems and dense storage configurations.
• Ideal for demanding workloads and virtualization. Use cases include online databases, business intelligence, virtualization hosts, and data-intensive applications. The drive’s fast random access and sequential throughput help accelerate boot storms, application load times, and data-intensive query performance, contributing to faster time-to-value for critical workloads.
• Support, warranty, and integration confidence. Cisco enterprise storage solutions come with professional support and warranty options designed for data-center reliability. This SSD is built to integrate smoothly with Cisco and third-party servers and storage ecosystems, offering predictable performance and long-term serviceability for IT teams managing large deployments.

Technical Details of Cisco 480 GB SAS Solid State Drive

• Capacity: 480 GB
• Form factor: 2.5-inch internal drive
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Controller: Enterprise-grade controller optimized for low latency and high IOPS
• Durability: Enterprise-class reliability designed for sustained workloads
• Warranty: Manufacturer limited warranty (region-specific terms apply)

How to install Cisco 480 GB SAS SSD

• Prepare your server or storage array. Ensure the system supports a 2.5-inch SAS drive and that the backplane or host bus adapter (HBA) is compatible with a SAS SSD. Power down the equipment following normal shutdown procedures before handling components.
• Insert into the correct drive bay. Slide the 2.5-inch Cisco SSD into an available SAS-compatible bay or hot-swap tray, aligning connectors carefully to avoid damage. Secure the drive according to your chassis or backplane guidelines.
• Connect the SAS interface and power. Attach the SAS data cable and the power connection as required by your server or storage enclosure. Ensure cables are routed to avoid interference with fans and other components.
• Initialize, format, and configure in the OS or storage controller. After physical installation, boot the system and use your operating system or storage controller management utility to initialize the new drive, create a suitable volume or RAID configuration if needed, and format with the desired file system.
• Confirm health and performance. Run basic health checks and performance benchmarks to verify that the drive is operating correctly within the expected I/O profile. Check SMART-like indicators if available and monitor for any unusual activity during initial workloads.

Frequently asked questions

• What workloads is this Cisco SAS SSD best suited for? It is well-suited for databases, virtualization hosts, data analytics, and other I/O-intensive workloads that require high throughput and low latency in an enterprise environment.
• Is the drive compatible with non-Cisco servers? Yes—the drive follows standard 2.5-inch SATA/SAS form factors and SAS interface conventions, making it compatible with many servers and storage backplanes that support SAS 12Gb/s drives. Always verify compatibility with your specific server model and backplane before purchase.
• What is the typical warranty for this drive? Enterprise SSDs typically ship with a manufacturer-backed warranty. Terms vary by region and reseller; refer to Cisco’s warranty policy for your location for exact coverage details.
• How does SAS differ from SATA for this drive? SAS provides higher reliability, dual-port connectivity options, and typically higher sustained I/O capabilities compared to SATA, making SAS SSDs a preferred choice for enterprise data centers and mission-critical applications.
• How can I monitor the health of this SSD? Use your server or storage controller’s health monitoring tools, SMART attributes (if supported), and Cisco’s recommended management software to track endurance, temperature, and performance trends over time.