This is a genuine Cisco Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530 14TB 4Kn 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gb/s 3.5-inch LFF Hard Drive (HDD) (Cisco P/N: UCS-HD14T7KL4KN). Engineered for massive storage capacity and enterprise reliability, the Ultrastar DC HC530 is a high-performance, helium-sealed HDD designed for demanding 24/7 data center operations. With an enormous 14TB capacity and a fast 7.2K RPM spindle speed, combined with a 12Gb/s SAS interface, it delivers excellent performance for bulk data storage, cloud infrastructure, and Big Data applications. This drive features 4Kn (4KB Native) sector technology, providing enhanced efficiency and error correction for modern storage systems, and comes pre-installed in a Cisco hot-swap tray for seamless integration into Cisco UCS servers.
Key Features
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Cisco Qualified & Branded: An authentic Western Digital Ultrastar DC HC530 drive, specifically qualified and branded by Cisco, ensuring full compatibility, validated performance, and seamless integration within Cisco UCS servers and storage solutions.
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Massive 14TB Capacity: Offers exceptionally large storage capacity for high-density data archiving, cloud storage, Big Data analytics, and enterprise backup solutions.
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7.2K RPM Spindle Speed: Provides a balanced combination of performance and power efficiency suitable for diverse enterprise workloads, delivering reliable data access.
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SAS 12Gb/s Interface: Features a dual-port SAS 12 Gigabit per second interface, offering high-speed, robust, and redundant connectivity to server backplanes and storage controllers for maximum uptime.
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3.5-inch LFF with Cisco Hot-Swap Tray: The standard 3.5-inch Large Form Factor ensures broad physical compatibility, and the included Cisco hot-swap tray allows for tool-less installation and easy maintenance in compatible Cisco UCS servers.
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4Kn (4KB Native) Sector Technology: Employs 4KB native sectors for improved error correction, better storage efficiency, and enhanced performance in modern operating systems and applications designed for 4K alignment. Please note: This drive only works in 4K-compatible setups and cannot be formatted for older 512e (512-byte emulation) or 512n (512-byte native) generations.
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Helium-Sealed Design: Utilizes HelioSeal® technology for lower power consumption, increased reliability, and higher storage density compared to air-filled drives.
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Enterprise Reliability: Built for 24/7 operation with a high MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), ensuring long-term reliability in demanding data center environment.
***Please note: This drive only works in 4K-compatible setups and cannot be formatted for older 512e (512-byte emulation) or 512n (512-byte native) generations.***
