| Type | Solid state drive - hot-swap | 
| Device Type | Solid state drive - hot-swap | 
| Capacity | 960 GB | 
| Form Factor | 2.5" SFF | 
| Drive Class | Enterprise Value | 
| Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) | 1 | 
| Power Requirements | 5V DC (typical) | 
| Hot-Swap Capability | Yes | 
| Manufacturer Warranty | 3-year warranty | 
Cisco 960GB Enterprise Value SSD 12G SAS SED FIPS, 2.5" SFF

Key Benefits
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- Designed specifically for compatibility with Cisco HyperFlex and UCS M5 server models, ensuring seamless integration.
 - Includes government-grade FIPS hardware encryption, ideal for enterprises with strict data security compliance needs.
 - Hot-swap capability allows for minimal service interruption during drive replacement or upgrades.
 
Product Overview
The Cisco 960GB Enterprise Value SSD is a high-performance solid-state drive tailored for workloads requiring consistent throughput, hardware-level security, and compliance. Equipped with a SAS 12Gb/s interface, this 2.5" SFF SSD delivers up to 1.2 GBps data transfer rates, making it ideal for enterprise applications such as virtualization, data analytics, and database hosting. Built with hot-swappable design in mind, it ensures minimal downtime for replacements or upgrades in dynamic server environments.
This SSD includes FIPS-compliant hardware encryption, securing data at rest with government-grade protection. Classified under Cisco’s Enterprise Value drive class, it offers 1 DWPD (Drive Write Per Day), balancing endurance and cost-efficiency for read-intensive workloads. It is fully compatible with a range of Cisco UCS and HyperFlex M5 servers, ensuring seamless integration and streamlined support. A three-year warranty reinforces Cisco’s confidence in its durability and long-term performance.
Specifications
                      Product Overview
                      
                    
                    
                      Advanced Security Features
                      
                    
                    | Hardware Encryption | Yes | 
| Encryption Algorithm | FIPS | 
| Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) | Yes | 
                      Compliance & Origin
                      
                    
                    | Country of Origin | TAIWAN | 
| TAA Compliance | Yes | 
| FIPS 140-2 Certified | Yes | 
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | 
| Halogen-Free | Yes | 
                      Compatibility & Designed For
                      
                    
                    | Designed For | Cisco UCS HXAF220C-M5SX, HXAF240C-M5SX, HX-C240-M5SD (various configurations) | 
                      Interfaces
                      
                    
                    | Interface | SAS 12Gb/s | 
| Interfaces | 1 x SAS 12 Gb/s | 
| Data Transfer Rate | 1.2 GBps | 
| Drive Transfer Rate | 1.2 GBps (external) | 
| Compatible Bay | 2.5" SFF | 
                      Physical & Environmental
                      
                    
                    | Dimensions (W x D x H) | 69.85 mm x 100.45 mm x 7 mm | 
| Weight | Approx. 120 grams | 
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C | 
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 85°C | 
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) | 
| Shock (Operating) | 1000 G @ 0.5 ms | 
| Vibration (Operating) | 2.17 GRMS (5-700 Hz) | 
                      Cloud Management & Licensing
                      
                    
                    | Management Interface | |
| License Required | No | 
| Cloud Features | 
                      Additional Information
                      
                    
                    | Manufacturer Part Number | HX-SD960G2HTNK9= | 
| UPC |