Type | Solid state drive - hot-swap |
Device Type | Solid state drive - hot-swap |
Form Factor | 3.5" |
Drive Class | Enterprise Performance |
Capacity | 480 GB |
Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) | 3 |
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Cisco 480GB 3.5in Enterprise SATA SSD 6Gb/s Hot-Swap (3X Endurance)


Key Benefits

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- Optimized for Cisco HyperFlex and UCS M5 platforms, ensuring compatibility and simplified integration.
- High endurance rating (3 DWPD) makes it suitable for heavy enterprise workloads with consistent reliability.
- Hot-swap capability allows for maintenance and upgrades without disrupting system uptime.
Product Overview
The Cisco 480GB 3.5in Enterprise Performance SSD is purpose-built to support high-demand enterprise storage environments, offering a robust SATA 6Gb/s interface and hot-swap capabilities for easy maintenance and scalability. Its rated 600 MBps data transfer rate supports high-throughput applications, while the 3 DWPD endurance rating ensures lasting performance over time—ideal for virtualization, transactional workloads, and hybrid-cloud infrastructures.
This drive is optimized for integration with Cisco’s Hyperflex System HX220c and HX240c M5 platforms, as well as UCS Smart Play Select configurations. With its Enterprise Performance classification, it delivers reliable, consistent throughput crucial for maintaining service-level agreements under variable load conditions. Its compatibility with standard 3.5" bays simplifies hardware replacement and expansion within Cisco-based data centers.
Made in TAA-compliant regions (China/Taiwan), this drive meets federal procurement standards. Whether used in hyperconverged infrastructure setups or as part of broader enterprise deployments, the Cisco 480GB SSD is a high-endurance, high-reliability storage option engineered to meet the needs of modern IT operations.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
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Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China / Taiwan |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
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Interfaces
Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
Interfaces | 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s |
Data Transfer Rate | 600 MBps |
Drive Transfer Rate | 600 MBps (external) |
Compatible Bay | 3.5" |
Hot-Swap Support | Yes |
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Compatibility
Designed For | Cisco Hyperflex System HX220c M5 All Flash (3.5"), HX240c M5 (3.5"), HX240c M5 LFF (3.5"); Cisco UCS Smart Play Select HX240c M5 Hyperflex System Value 1 (3.5") |