The Cisco 1 TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6 Gbps SFF (2.5″) HDD is an enterprise-value internal hard drive optimized for Cisco UCS rack servers and compatible enterprise systems. It offers a 1 TB storage capacity, 7200 RPM rotational speed, and a 6 Gbps SATA interface, making it suitable for general data storage, server volume expansion, large-file storage, backup, and mixed-workload environments where high reliability and adequate performance are required.
This drive is typically hot-swap capable in supported Cisco UCS chassis — meaning it can be installed or replaced without powering down the system, reducing maintenance time and downtime. It fits 2.5″ small form factor (SFF) bays commonly found in modern rack servers.
1 TB Capacity — generous storage space for server applications and data repositories.
7200 RPM Spindle Speed — balances access speed and power efficiency for mixed server workloads.
SATA 6 Gbps Interface — supports up to 6 Gbps data transfer for efficient throughput.
Up to ~600 MB/s Transfer Rate — quick data movement under its interface limits.
64 MB Cache (typical) — helps improve small data I/O performance.
2.5″ Small Form Factor (SFF) — compact design ideal for dense server/storage systems.
Hot-Swap Support (condition depends on backplane) — allows drive changes without system shutdown.
Compatible with Cisco UCS Servers such as C220 M5, C240 M5 and similar models with SATA bays.
Broad Hardware Compatibility — also integrates into other servers/backplanes that support 2.5″ SATA HDDs.
General Data Storage — suitable for bulk application data, backups, and file stores.
System & Application Volumes — works well for OS volumes and less latency-sensitive server tasks.
Cost-Effective Storage Tier — good balance between capacity and performance for mixed workloads.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Cisco 1 TB 7.2K RPM SATA 6 Gbps SFF (2.5″) HDD |
| Storage Capacity | 1 TB (1000 GB) |
| Form Factor | 2.5″ Small Form Factor (SFF) |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III) |
| Spindle Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Transfer Rate | Up to ~6 Gb/s (600 MB/s) |
| Cache | ~64 MB (typical) |
| Hot-Swap Support | Yes when supported by chassis/backplane |
| Hot-Plug Tray | Often included for Cisco UCS servers |
| Compatible Servers | Cisco UCS C220 M5, C220 M5SN/SX, C240 M5, SmartPlay variants |
| Sector Format | 512e / 512-byte |
| Use Case | General server storage, bulk data, backups |
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