Cisco DC SN840 7.60 TB NVMe SSD — 2.5" U.2 (SFF-8639) for Enterprise Data Centers

The Cisco DC SN840 7.60 TB NVMe Solid State Drive is built for data centers that demand uncompromising performance, massive capacity, and exceptional reliability. This 2.5" internal NVMe SSD leverages the power of NVMe to deliver ultra-low latency and high throughput essential for today’s data-intensive workloads. Designed to function within Cisco UCS and Cisco Nexus-based environments, the SN840 provides a scalable storage foundation for database acceleration, virtualization, AI inference, big data analytics, and disaster recovery pipelines. With a substantial 7.60 TB capacity, it enables operators to consolidate storage, reduce I/O bottlenecks, and simplify management in dense server deployments while maintaining enterprise-grade data protection and service levels.

• High-capacity NVMe storage: 7.60 TB of solid-state capacity for dense databases, large-scale virtualization, analytics, and backup solutions.
• 2.5-inch U.2 form factor: Internal NVMe drive in a standard 2.5" drive size with SFF-8639 backplane compatibility for easy hot-swapping in data centers.
• Enterprise-grade NVMe performance: Accelerates I/O-intensive workloads with low latency and sustained throughput optimized for server-class backplanes and enterprise storage fabrics.
• Reliability for 24/7 operations: Built for continuous operation in mission-critical environments with robust error handling, wear leveling, and efficient power management.
• Seamless Cisco integration: Optimized to work within Cisco data center ecosystems, including Cisco UCS and Nexus-based storage deployments for streamlined management and firmware updates.

Technical Details of Cisco DC SN840

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive (SSD)
• Interface: NVMe over U.2 (SFF-8639) PCIe
• Capacity: 7.60 TB
• Protocol: NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express)
• Target Market: Enterprise data centers, cloud deployments, Cisco UCS environments

How to Install Cisco DC SN840

• Power down the server or storage array and disconnect power to prevent electrostatic discharge.
• Identify an available 2.5" U.2 drive bay with a supported backplane (SFF-8639) suitable for NVMe hot-swapping.
• Remove the existing drive tray, insert the Cisco DC SN840 into the slot, and secure it with the chassis’ retaining mechanism as required.
• Connect the U.2 data and power cables (or backplane interface) to the drive, ensuring firm and clean connections.
• Power on the system and access the server or storage firmware to initialize the new drive and configure any required PCIe/NVMe settings, RAID passthrough, or storage pools.
• Install or update operating system NVMe drivers and management utilities, then verify the drive’s health, SMART attributes, and performance using appropriate monitoring tools.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the Cisco DC SN840 compatible with Cisco UCS and Nexus environments?
• A: Yes. The SN840 is designed to integrate with Cisco data center ecosystems, offering compatibility with Cisco servers, storage backplanes, and management frameworks to streamline deployment and lifecycle management.
• Q: What workloads is the SN840 best suited for?
• A: The drive excels in data-intensive workloads such as large-scale databases, real-time analytics, virtualization, AI/ML inference, and backup/archiving, where high capacity and low latency are critical.
• Q: What performance benefits does NVMe provide for this drive?
• A: NVMe enables substantially lower latency and higher IOPS compared with legacy SATA/SAS drives, improving response times for transaction-heavy databases, virtual machines, and streaming workloads.
• Q: How do I ensure reliability in a 24/7 data-center environment?
• A: Implement enterprise-grade features such as robust wear leveling, power-failure protection, error correction, and proactive health monitoring, and deploy within a redundant, properly cooled backplane and RAID or storage pool configuration.
• Q: What steps are required to install or replace the SN840 in a backplane?
• A: Use a hot-swappable 2.5" U.2 drive bay supported by your chassis; follow standard replacement procedures, then initialize the drive in the server/storage firmware and verify performance and health after replacement.
• Q: What level of warranty or support comes with this drive?
• A: Cisco enterprise drives typically come with manufacturer warranty and access to Cisco technical support and firmware updates; confirm coverage with your Cisco account or distributor for your region and licensing.