Cisco 480 GB 2.5" SATA Solid State Drive – Enterprise-Grade SATA/600 SSD

Discover reliability and speed with the Cisco 480 GB Solid State Drive designed for 2.5" internal bays and the SATA (SATA/600) interface. This hot-pluggable SSD is engineered for demanding enterprise environments, delivering rapid data access, lower latency, and improved overall system responsiveness. Built to work seamlessly with Cisco servers and storage solutions, this drive combines solid-state durability with energy-efficient operation to support virtualization, databases, and mission-critical applications.

Whether you are refreshing an aging fleet of servers, deploying a virtualized infrastructure, or enhancing storage performance in a data center, the Cisco 480 GB SSD offers a practical balance of capacity, form factor, and compatibility. With 480 GB of storage space, you can consolidate operating systems, applications, and data with fewer drives, simplify maintenance, and accelerate read-heavy workloads. The drive’s design emphasizes dependable performance, long-term reliability, and compatibility with standard SATA interfaces, making it a versatile upgrade for Cisco hardware ecosystems and compatible enterprise systems alike.

• Large 480 GB capacity provides ample space for operating systems, virtualization images, and critical data without frequent upgrades
• 2.5" internal form factor compatible with standard server and workstation drive bays, ideal for data centers and enterprise racks
• SATA (SATA/600) interface delivers high-throughput data transfer while maintaining broad compatibility with modern controllers
• Hot-pluggable design supports maintenance and replacement without shutdowns in supported server environments
• Optimized for Cisco hardware with dependable reliability, low latency, and energy-efficient operation for continuous workloads

Technical Details of Cisco 480 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)

• Capacity: 480 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive
• Interface: SATA (SATA/600), compatible with SATA II/III host controllers
• Hot-Plug Capability: Yes, designed for easy replacement in supported systems
• Duty and Compatibility: Optimized for Cisco hardware and widely compatible with enterprise servers and storage solutions

how to install Cisco 480 GB Solid State Drive

Installing the Cisco 480 GB SSD is straightforward for most servers and workstations with 2.5" drive bays. Follow these steps to ensure a clean and reliable installation:

1) Power down the system and disconnect power. If you are installing in a hot-swap bay, follow your chassis guidelines and use proper handling procedures. Ground yourself to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD).

2) Remove the existing drive or prepare the empty 2.5" bay. If you’re replacing a drive, carefully disconnect data and power cables from the old drive and slide it out of the bay.

3) Align the Cisco 480 GB SSD with the drive bay slots and slide it into place. Secure the drive with the appropriate screws or mounting hardware provided by your server chassis, ensuring the connector orientation matches your backplane.

4) Connect the SATA data cable and the power cable to the SSD. If you are using a hot-swap backplane, ensure the backplane recognizes the newly inserted drive according to your server’s maintenance procedures.

5) Reassemble any module or cover, power on the system, and enter the BIOS or UEFI to verify the drive is detected. If the drive is intended for an OS install, follow your operating system installer prompts to initialize, partition, and format the new SSD. For data drives, mount and configure the volume as needed in your operating system.

6) After installation, monitor drive health and SMART attributes through your system management tools. Maintain proper firmware updates when available and confirm backups are in place to maximize reliability and data protection in production environments.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is this Cisco 480 GB SSD compatible with standard SATA controllers? A: Yes. The drive uses a standard SATA (SATA/600) interface and is compatible with most SATA host controllers found in servers, workstations, and storage systems. It is optimized for Cisco hardware but will work with compatible enterprise environments that support 2.5-inch SATA SSDs.
• Q: What is the capacity and form factor? A: The drive provides 480 GB of storage in a 2.5-inch internal form factor, suitable for typical server and PC drive bays that accept 2.5" drives.
• Q: Is the drive hot-pluggable? A: Yes. The Cisco 480 GB SSD is designed as a hot-pluggable drive, enabling maintenance and replacement without powering down a compatible server or array, thereby reducing downtime in data center operations.
• Q: Is the drive optimized for Cisco hardware? A: The drive is described as optimized for Cisco hardware, providing dependable performance and reliability within Cisco server and storage environments while maintaining broad compatibility with common enterprise configurations.
• Q: How do I install this SSD? A: Follow standard 2.5" SSD installation steps: power down, remove/prepare the bay, insert and secure the drive, connect SATA data and power, boot and verify, then format or configure as needed. Use ESD precautions and consult your hardware’s maintenance guides for hot-swap procedures if supported by your chassis.
• Q: What about firmware, warranty, and support? A: Firmware updates and warranty terms depend on the specific Cisco hardware bundle and the vendor’s policy. Typical enterprise-grade SSDs include a warranty period and access to vendor support; verify current terms with your vendor or Cisco account representative for precise details.