Type | Enterprise Solid State Drive (SSD) |
Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
Capacity | 3.8 TB |
Endurance Rating | 1X Full Drive Write Per Day (FWPD) |
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) | Yes |
FIPS 140-2 Compliance | Yes |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Power Requirement | 5V / 12V DC (via SAS interface) |
Designed For | Cisco UCS servers and systems |
CISCO 3.8TB Enterprise SAS SSD, SED, FIPS 140-2, 1X FWPD

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- Designed for Cisco UCS platforms, ensuring seamless integration and performance consistency
- FIPS 140-2 and SED features enable deployment in secure environments with strict compliance requirements
- Enterprise-grade endurance (1X FWPD) delivers dependable performance for critical applications
Product Overview
The CISCO 3.8TB Enterprise SAS SSD (model UCS-SD38TBHBNK9=) is engineered to meet demanding storage requirements in enterprise data centers. Featuring a 3.8TB capacity, it utilizes a SAS interface to ensure reliable data throughput and efficient communication with enterprise-class systems. The drive's 1X FWPD endurance rating makes it ideal for read-intensive or mixed-application operations.
Equipped with Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) capabilities and FIPS 140-2 compliance, it ensures robust hardware-level data protection, meeting federal data security standards. TAA compliance further supports its use in government-focused deployments. Designed for seamless integration with Cisco UCS systems, this SSD offers secure, scalable storage and long-term return on investment.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Taiwan |
FIPS 140-2 Validated | Yes |
TAA Compliant | Yes |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |
Halogen Free | Yes |
Advanced Security Features
Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) | Yes |
Encryption Standard | AES 256-bit |
FIPS Certification Level | Level 2 |
Interfaces
Interface Type | SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) |
Interface Speed | 12 Gbps |
Port Configuration | Dual-port SAS |
Data Transfer Rate | Up to 1.2 GB/s (sustained read) |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Form Factor | 2.5-inch SFF |
Drive Height | 15 mm |
Weight | Approx. 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs) |
Operating Temperature (Min) | 0°C |
Operating Temperature (Max) | 70°C |
Storage Temperature (Min) | -40°C |
Storage Temperature (Max) | 85°C |
Operating Humidity (Min) | 5% |
Operating Humidity (Max) | 95% (non-condensing) |
Shock (Operating) | 1000 G for 0.5 ms |
Vibration (Operating) | 2.17 G RMS (5–700 Hz) |
MTBF | 2 million hours |