Cisco 5100 3.80 TB SATA Solid State Drive — 2.5" Internal, SATA/600

Experience enterprise-grade storage performance with the Cisco 5100 3.80 TB Solid State Drive. This 2.5-inch internal SSD delivers exceptional capacity and speed to power data centers, virtualization environments, and demanding applications. With 3.80 TB of storage and a high-speed SATA/600 interface, it supports large databases, virtualization hosts, and cache layers while offering reliable endurance for continuous operation. Built to integrate seamlessly within Cisco ecosystems, this drive enables faster boot times, quicker data access, and improved application responsiveness without compromising reliability. Whether you’re accelerating databases, speeding up virtual desktops, or boosting file servers, the Cisco 5100 SSD is engineered to deliver consistent performance, lower latency, and efficient power usage—essentials for today’s performance-focused IT environments.

• Massive capacity for data-intensive workloads: At 3.80 TB, this enterprise SSD provides ample space for operating systems, databases, virtual machines, and large-scale caching. It supports growth without constant hardware refreshes, helping you consolidate workloads and simplify data management.
• Blazing throughput with SATA/600: The SATA 6Gb/s (SATA/600) interface delivers high sustained throughput and low latency, enabling faster boot times, accelerated application loads, and improved I/O performance under multi-user and virtualized workloads.
• Reliability built for the data center: Designed for continuous operation, the Cisco 5100 SSD emphasizes endurance and data integrity, with features that help protect information during heavy read/write cycles and minimize maintenance windows.
• Energy efficiency and thermal awareness: This drive is optimized for data center environments, balancing performance with power efficiency to reduce total cost of ownership and manage thermal output in dense racks and blade servers.
• Easy integration with Cisco systems: The drive is packaged for straightforward deployment in Cisco servers and storage solutions that support 2.5" SATA drives, delivering consistent compatibility, streamlined firmware updates, and reliable long-term support.

Technical Details of Cisco 5100 3.80 TB SATA SSD

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA/600)
• Capacity: 3.80 TB
• Flash Technology: Enterprise-grade NAND flash designed for high endurance and steady performance
• Endurance and Reliability: Built for heavy workloads with robust data integrity features to support mission-critical applications
• Power and Thermal: Optimized for energy efficiency and effective thermal management in data center deployments
• Compatibility: Ideal for Cisco servers, storage arrays, and other systems that support 2.5" SATA drives

How to Install Cisco 5100 3.80 TB SSD

• Prepare the system: Power down the computer or server completely, unplug power sources, and ground yourself to prevent static discharge. Remove any existing drive if you are replacing it, or identify an open 2.5" bay for installation.
• Open the drive bay: Access the 2.5" drive bay or backplane, depending on your chassis. Ensure you have the appropriate mounting screws or tool-less tray ready for securing the drive.
• Install the drive: Place the Cisco 5100 SSD into the drive tray, align it with the backplane or connector, and secure it with screws if required. Confirm a snug, vibration-free fit inside the bay.
• Connect power and data: Attach the SATA data cable and SATA power connector from the motherboard or backplane to the drive. Ensure the connections are firm and properly seated to avoid intermittent drive recognition.
• Power up and configure: Power on the system and enter BIOS/UEFI to verify the drive is recognized. In the operating system or RAID controller, initialize the disk, create partitions as needed, format the file system, and apply any firmware updates if available for optimal performance and reliability.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: What capacity does the Cisco 5100 drive offer? A: It provides 3.80 terabytes of storage space to handle large datasets, databases, virtual machines, and cached data with ample headroom for growth. This makes it suitable for demanding workloads and scalable deployments.

• Q: What interface and form factor does it use? A: This is a 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive with a SATA 6Gb/s (SATA/600) interface, designed for easy drop-in replacement in compatible systems and balanced performance between speed and affordability.

• Q: Is this drive suitable for Cisco servers? A: Yes. The Cisco 5100 SSD is designed to work within Cisco ecosystems and is compatible with a range of Cisco servers and storage solutions that support 2.5" SATA drives, simplifying deployment and maintenance in Cisco environments.

• Q: How should I format and configure the drive? A: After installation, format the drive in your operating system or through your RAID controller, create partitions as required, and configure your file system for your workload. Consider enabling TRIM support where available and keeping firmware up to date to maximize performance and longevity.

• Q: What benefits can I expect? A: Expect faster boot and load times, improved application responsiveness, accelerated data-intensive workloads, and better energy efficiency compared to traditional HDDs or lower-capacity SSDs. In data centers, you’ll typically see lower latency and higher IOPS per watt.