Cisco 800 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SAS

Engineered for reliability and high performance, the Cisco 800 GB Solid State Drive (SSD) is an essential internal storage component designed to accelerate data-centric workloads in enterprise environments. Built to endure demanding operations, this 800 GB SAS drive delivers consistent read and write performance, reduced latency, and lower overall storage costs compared with traditional hard drives. With Cisco-grade craftsmanship, it thrives in servers, storage arrays, virtualization hosts, and mission-critical databases, enabling you to consolidate workloads, speed up application response times, and enable rapid data analytics. The drive is designed for continuous operation in data centers, offering steady throughput, robust data integrity, and predictable performance under sustained workloads. Its compact 2.5-inch form factor and SAS interface make it a versatile building block for modern data centers, backplanes, and hot-swap trays, while remaining compatible with a wide range of Cisco-supported platforms and ensuring smooth integration into RAID configurations and storage networks.

• Dense 800 GB capacity enables you to store more data per drive, reducing rack space and lowering total storage costs while delivering ample room for databases, VM images, large-scale analytics datasets, and rapid backup archives. This capacity is especially valuable in dense server environments where space and power are at a premium.
• 2.5-inch form factor with SAS interface ensures straightforward compatibility with enterprise servers, storage arrays, and hot-swap backplanes, making deployment simpler and faster. The SAS interface supports reliable, enterprise-grade data paths, enabling robust multi-drive configurations in standard server chassis.
• Enterprise-grade reliability is built to withstand long-term operation under heavy workloads, with advanced error correction, wear leveling, and data protection features designed to maintain data integrity even in demanding virtualized, database, and analytics environments.
• Low latency and high IOPS deliver responsive performance for virtualization, online transactions, and real-time analytics, helping accelerate application workloads, shorten boot times, and improve overall user experience in multi-user data centers.
• Energy efficiency and cooling reduces data-center power consumption and thermal load in dense deployments, contributing to lower operating costs, quieter systems, and cooler server environments while maintaining consistent performance under sustained use.

Technical Details of Cisco 800 GB Solid State Drive

• Capacity: 800 GB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal SSD
• Interface: SAS (Serial Attached SCSI)
• Drive Type: Solid State Drive (SSD)
• Usage: Internal storage for servers and storage arrays

How to install Cisco 800 GB Solid State Drive

Follow these steps to install the drive into a compatible server or storage array with a SAS backplane. Ensure you have the proper tools and chassis compatibility before starting.

• Power down the system if your environment does not support hot-swapping, or verify that the server is configured for hot-swappable operation with a compatible backplane.
• Open the drive bay or remove the existing drive tray in the appropriate 2.5-inch bay. Prepare the Cisco SSD by handling it carefully to avoid static discharge.
• Slide the drive into the backplane or hot-swap tray, aligning the connectors and securing it with any required screws or locking mechanisms.
• Reconnect SAS data and power paths through the backplane or drive cage, ensuring a firm, proper engagement to prevent intermittent connectivity.
• Power on the system and enter the BIOS/RAID controller configuration utility to recognize the new SSD. If using software-defined storage, verify the drive appears in the storage pool or disk list.
• Configure your storage layout: create or extend a RAID array, or add the drive to an existing logical drive as dictated by your storage policy and performance goals.
• In the operating system, initialize and format the new drive as appropriate for your workload. Monitor the drive health with the storage controller’s diagnostics and SMART tools, and verify that the drive maintains stable performance under typical workloads.

Frequently asked questions

• What systems is this Cisco 800 GB SAS SSD compatible with? It is designed for 2.5-inch SAS backplanes and servers that support SAS drives. Check your server’s compatibility matrix and RAID controller support to ensure seamless integration within your Cisco hardware ecosystem.
• What workloads is it best suited for? Enterprise workloads such as virtualization, databases, online transaction processing, data analytics, and dense storage deployments can benefit from the drive’s combination of capacity and low latency, delivering faster boot times, quicker data retrieval, and improved application responsiveness.
• Can I mix this SSD with other drives in an array? In most RAID configurations, you can mix drive types and capacities as long as the controller supports it. For optimal performance, match drives with similar speeds and endurance and group them within the same RAID array to minimize performance variance.
• How do I monitor the health of the drive? Use SMART monitoring tools and your storage controller’s health dashboards to track read/write wear, temperatures, and overall drive health. Cisco support resources can provide guidance on interpreting metrics and maintaining drive health over time.
• What is the warranty and support for this drive? Warranty specifics vary by region and purchase; contact Cisco support or your authorized reseller to confirm warranty terms and service options for your device and deployment scenario.