Type | Solid state drive - hot-swap |
Device Type | Solid state drive - hot-swap |
Form Factor | 2.5" SFF |
Capacity | 960 GB |
Drive Class | Enterprise Performance |
Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) | 3 |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
Power Consumption (Idle) | 1.1 W |
Power Consumption (Active) | 3.7 W |
MTBF | 2 million hours |
Cisco 960GB 2.5in Enterprise SATA SSD 6Gbps (3X Endurance)


Key Benefits

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- Engineered for compatibility with Cisco UCS B200/B480 M5 servers, streamlining deployment in existing infrastructures
- High endurance of 3 DWPD prolongs drive lifespan, reducing maintenance and replacement cycles
- Hot-swap capability minimizes system downtime during upgrades or replacements
Product Overview
The Cisco 960GB Enterprise Performance SSD provides data-center grade storage for demanding enterprise environments. With a compact 2.5-inch SFF drive and high-speed SATA 6Gb/s interface, this solid-state drive is engineered for performance and longevity. It supports hot-swap installation and is rated for 3 drive writes per day (DWPD), making it an optimal solution for write-intensive workloads in virtualized data centers, analytics projects, and mission-critical applications.
This SSD delivers a sustained data transfer rate of 600MBps and is classified under Cisco's Enterprise Performance category. Fully compatible with various Cisco UCS B200/B480 M5 blade servers, including SmartPlay Select variants, the drive streamlines infrastructure upgrades and promotes operational continuity. TAA-compliant and built in Singapore, it meets rigorous sourcing standards.
Organizations adopting this SSD benefit from increased efficiency, reduced hardware downtimes from its hot-swappable design, and a solid ROI due to its extended endurance rating. The drive's robust capabilities make it a dependable storage backbone for modern enterprise compute demands.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 70 mm x 100 mm x 7 mm |
Weight | Approx. 90 g |
Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
Storage Temperature | -40°C to 85°C |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Shock Resistance | 1500 G @ 0.5 ms |
Vibration (Operating) | 2.17 G (7–800 Hz) |
Vibration (Non-operating) | 3.13 G (10–500 Hz) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Cloud Management | |
Management Interface | |
License Included |
Compatibility
Designed For | Cisco UCS B200 M5, B480 M5 Blade Servers, SmartPlay Select B200 M5 series |
Interfaces
Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
Interfaces | 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s |
Data Transfer Rate | 600 MBps |
Drive Transfer Rate | 600 MBps (external) |
Port Count | 1 |
Compatible Bay | 2.5" SFF |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Singapore |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Halogen Free | Yes |
Certifications | CE, FCC, UL, TUV, VCCI, BSMI, KCC |
Advanced Security Features
Data Encryption | AES 256-bit encryption |
End-to-End Data Protection | Yes |
Secure Erase | Yes |
Power Loss Protection | Yes |