Product Type | Network Management Appliance |
Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
Rack Units | 1U |
Weight | Approx. 17.6 lbs (8 kg) |
Power Requirements | 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz |
Redundant Power Supply | Yes |
Included Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs) | Field-replaceable drives (optional) |
Cisco Prime Infrastructure UCS HW Appliance FRU Drives Optional



Key Benefits

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- Ensures compliance with TAA standards, ideal for government and regulated sectors
- Field-replaceable drive support provides flexibility and reduces maintenance downtime
- Designed by Cisco for seamless integration into UCS-based network infrastructures
Product Overview
The Cisco Prime Infrastructure UCS HW Appliance FRU Drives Optional is designed for enhancing hardware scalability and serviceability within Cisco UCS-based infrastructures. It supports field-replaceable drives, reducing downtime and allowing on-the-fly upgrades or replacements. This unit is manufactured in the United States and is TAA-compliant, making it ideal for federal and enterprise environments. While technical drive specifications are unavailable, its integration with Cisco UCS platforms ensures compatibility and performance in managed networking environments.
Specifications
Product Overview
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management Support | Supported via Cisco Prime Infrastructure |
Licensing Model | Perpetual with options for term-based |
Included Licenses | None included; licenses sold separately |
Supported Devices (per license tier) | Up to thousands of devices depending on license level |
Software Management Features | Lifecycle management, updates, compliance, wireless and wired monitoring |
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions | 1.7 x 17.2 x 29.8 in (4.3 x 43.7 x 75.7 cm) |
Operating Temperature | 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) |
Non-operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Non-operating Humidity | 5% to 93% non-condensing |
Cooling | Hot-swappable redundant fans |
Drive Bays | Up to 8 x 2.5" hot-swappable drives (SAS/SATA/SSD) |
Interfaces
Ethernet Ports | 4 x 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 and SFP+) |
USB Ports | 2 x USB 3.0 |
Serial Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 |
Management Interface | Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) |
Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps (max per port) |
Advanced Security Features
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) | Yes |
Audit Logging | Yes |
Secure Boot | Yes |
TPM Support | Yes (Trusted Platform Module) |
User Authentication | LDAP, RADIUS, TACACS+ |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
UL Certification | Yes |
FCC Certification | Class A |
CE Marking | Yes |
CSA Certification | Yes |
Energy Efficient Design | Yes |