Description
Product Specifications
The UCS-HD2T7KL12G is a hard drive manufactured by Cisco, a renowned name in the networking and IT industry. It is an SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) drive with a storage capacity of 2TB and a spindle speed of 7.2K RPM (Rotations Per Minute). This hard drive is designed for use in large scale storage systems and servers, especially those used in data centers.
SAS 12Gbps Interface
The UCS-HD2T7KL12G drive uses a SAS interface, which is a high-speed data transfer protocol used for connecting storage devices to servers and storage systems. SAS stands for Serial Attached SCSI, which is a successor to the earlier SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) standard. SAS offers higher data transfer speeds than SCSI and is compatible with both SAS and SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) hard drives.
One of the key features of the UCS-HD2T7KL12G drive is its SAS 12Gbps interface, which is the latest and fastest version of the SAS protocol. This interface offers a maximum data transfer rate of 12 Gigabits per second, which is twice the speed of the previous SAS 6Gbps interface. The faster data transfer rate of SAS 12Gbps helps to reduce data access times, which is critical for high-performance storage systems.
LFF Form Factor
The UCS-HD2T7KL12G drive has an LFF (Large Form Factor) form factor, which is a standard size for enterprise-class hard drives used in servers and storage systems. LFF drives are larger in size than the smaller SFF (Small Form Factor) drives commonly used in desktop computers and laptops. The larger size of LFF drives allows for more storage capacity and higher performance, as they can accommodate more platters and read/write heads.
Hot Swap Capability
The UCS-HD2T7KL12G drive is a hot-swappable hard drive, which means that it can be replaced while the system is running. Hot-swapping is a feature commonly used in mission-critical systems where downtime must be minimized. With hot-swapping, failed hard drives can be replaced without shutting down the entire system, reducing downtime and improving system availability.
Compatibility
The UCS-HD2T7KL12G drive is designed to work with Cisco servers and storage systems that support SAS hard drives. It is compatible with a wide range of Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System) servers and UCS C-Series rack-mount servers, including the UCS C240 M5, UCS C220 M5, UCS C480 M5, UCS C240 M4, UCS C220 M4, and UCS C3160.
In Summary, the UCS-HD2T7KL12G Cisco 2TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gbps LFF Hot Swap Hard Drive is a high-performance hard drive designed for use in enterprise-class servers and storage systems. Its SAS 12Gbps interface offers fast data transfer rates, while its LFF form factor provides ample storage capacity and high performance. The hot-swap capability of this drive allows for easy replacement of failed hard drives without system downtime, improving system availability. It is compatible with a wide range of Cisco UCS servers and storage systems, making it a versatile storage solution for data center environments.
General Information about the Cisco UCS-HD2T7KL12G
- Manufacturer: Cisco
- Part Number or SKU# UCS-HD2T7KL12G
- Product Type : Hard Disk Drive
- Product Name : 2TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS
Technical Specifications
- Device Type : Hard Drive – Hot-Swap
- Capacity : 2 TB
- Form Factor : 3.5 LFF
- Interface : SAS 12GB/S
- Drive Transfer Rate : 1.2 GBPS (External)
- Spindle Speed : 7.2K RPM
- Interfaces : 1 X SAS 12 GB/S
- Compatible Bays : 1 X 3.5 LFF – Hot-Swap
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
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