This is a genuine Cisco 960GB 12Gb/s SAS Enterprise SSD (P/N: UCS-SD960G121X-EV, UCS-SD960G121X-EV=, PX05SRB096, SDFAM02JAA01, 68-101450-01), an OEM version of the highly reliable Toshiba PX05S series. This drive is engineered with durable MLC NAND flash to deliver consistent, high performance for read-intensive, mission-critical workloads in 24/7 data center environments. It comes pre-installed in a Cisco hot-swap tray for easy, "plug and play" installation into compatible UCS servers.
Key Features
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Read-Intensive Endurance: As a Read Intensive (RI) drive, it is optimized for workloads that involve heavy data reading, such as server booting, web serving, and media streaming, while still offering excellent enterprise-grade longevity.
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Durable MLC NAND: The key feature of this drive is its Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash, which provides superior endurance and reliability compared to standard TLC or QLC SSDs.
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12Gb/s SAS Interface: Features a high-speed, dual-port SAS 12Gb/s interface, providing a reliable, high-availability, and high-throughput connection for enterprise storage environments.
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Cisco Certified: As a genuine Cisco part, it comes with the specific firmware required for seamless integration, performance, and health monitoring within the Cisco UCS ecosystem.