Description
Cisco 960 GB Solid State Drive - Internal - SATA
The Cisco 960 GB Solid State Drive - Internal - SATA is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of modern computing environments, delivering reliable, high-performance storage for servers, data centers, and virtualization platforms. With a capacity of 960 GB, this drive provides ample space for operating systems, databases, virtual machine images, and I/O-intensive workloads, while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for dense server racks. Cisco’s enterprise-grade design emphasizes durability, consistent latency, and robust endurance—essentials for mission-critical applications where every millisecond of latency matters and downtime is expensive. Built to perform under load and to sustain predictable performance, this SSD helps organizations accelerate workloads, improve response times, and streamline data management in fast-paced network environments.
- High-capacity efficiency for dense workloads: 960 GB of storage enables the consolidation of applications, virtual machines, and data caches without sacrificing performance. This capacity supports scalable database operations, large-scale virtualization, and rapid boot storms, helping IT teams reduce sprawl and simplify storage planning while preserving fast access to data.
- Enterprise-grade performance and reliability: Optimized for sustained throughput with low-latency I/O, the drive leverages a robust SATA interface to deliver consistent read/write performance under heavy traffic. This makes it well-suited for databases, virtualization hosts, and mission-critical applications that require predictable, steady performance over time rather than short-lived bursts.
- Built for demanding server environments: Engineered with advanced error correction, wear leveling, and endurance suitable for continuous operation. The drive is designed to handle write-intensive workloads with reliability, reducing the risk of performance degradation and minimizing maintenance windows in data center settings.
- Seamless integration with Cisco ecosystems: Designed to work with Cisco servers, storage arrays, and networking solutions, offering straightforward deployment, firmware management, and compatibility with enterprise-grade data protection and redundancy schemes commonly deployed in Cisco-based infrastructures.
- Energy-efficient operation and cost savings: The drive’s optimized power usage helps lower data-center energy consumption and cooling requirements, contributing to a lower total cost of ownership while maintaining performance. Its efficient design supports cooler, quieter operation in dense rack environments.
Technical Details of Cisco 960 GB Solid State Drive - Internal - SATA
- Capacity: 960 GB
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gbps)
- Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal drive
- Endurance and reliability: Enterprise-class endurance with advanced wear leveling and ECC
- Power management: Optimized for efficient energy usage in server environments
- Compatibility: Designed for broad compatibility with Cisco servers and storage solutions (check SKU-specific specifications for exact compatibility)
How to Install Cisco 960 GB Solid State Drive - Internal - SATA
- Power down the server or storage appliance completely, and disconnect the power supply to prevent any electrical damage.
- Open the drive bay or enclosure according to the system’s service manual and identify an available 2.5-inch internal drive slot compatible with SATA interfaces.
- Secure the Cisco 960 GB SSD into the drive bay using the appropriate screws or retention mechanism specified by the chassis, ensuring the drive sits firmly without bending cables or pins.
- Connect the SATA data cable from the drive to the SATA controller in the server and attach the power cable to supply the necessary voltage for operation.
- Power on the system, enter BIOS/UEFI or the storage controller management interface, and verify that the drive is detected. Initialize the drive if required, assign a drive letter or RAID configuration as appropriate, and format the volume within the operating system or storage array software.
Frequently asked questions
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Q: Is the Cisco 960 GB SSD compatible with all Cisco servers?
A: Compatibility depends on the specific Cisco server model and the storage controller in use. Always verify with the SKU and model-specific specifications or consult Cisco's compatibility matrix to ensure the drive is supported in your system configuration. -
Q: What workloads is this drive best suited for?
A: This internal SATA SSD is well-suited for operating system drives, virtualization hosts, database caching, boot drives, and other read/write-intensive server workloads that require predictable latency and solid endurance in an enterprise environment. -
Q: Does it support firmware updates and data integrity features?
A: Yes—enterprise-class SSDs typically support firmware updates and data integrity features such as ECC, wear leveling, and power-loss protection to safeguard data during unexpected power events and heavy workloads. -
Q: How should I handle firmware and maintenance?
A: Regularly check for firmware updates via the system’s storage management interface or the vendor’s support portal, apply updates according to best practices, and monitor drive health with SMART attributes and system logs to prevent failures and optimize performance. -
Q: What is the expected endurance for this drive?
A: Enterprise drives are designed for higher endurance than consumer SSDs. Endurance varies by workload and write intensity; consult the SKU’s specifications for TBW (terabytes written) ratings and consider your write profile when planning deployment.
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