Cisco 1.60 TB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)

This Cisco 1.60 TB Solid State Drive is engineered for serious data workloads, delivering fast, reliable access to your files while keeping energy use in check. With a 2.5-inch form factor and a SATA (SATA/600) interface, it is designed to slide into a wide range of servers, workstations, and storage arrays without the need for specialized adapters. The combination of substantial capacity, non-volatile memory, and power-conscious design makes this SSD a dependable foundation for databases, virtualization, multimedia archives, and other demanding applications. It’s built to stay cool under pressure, minimize latency, and help you get more done with less downtime. Whether you’re expanding capacity in a data center, upgrading a critical server, or refreshing a fleet of workstations, this drive offers a compelling blend of performance, reliability, and efficiency that modern IT environments demand.

• Massive 1.60 TB capacity for large datasets, databases, backups, multimedia libraries, and virtualization images, enabling you to consolidate storage and reduce the need for frequent tiering or offsite transfers.
• Energy-efficient design that helps lower power consumption and heat generation, contributing to cooler server rooms, quieter workstations, and lower total cost of ownership over the drive’s lifetime.
• Non-volatile memory ensures data remains intact when power is interrupted, providing dependable data retention and faster recovery in the event of outages or maintenance windows.
• 2.5-inch internal form factor with a standard SATA interface (SATA/600) for broad compatibility with existing hardware, easy upgrades, and straightforward integration into most desktops, laptops, servers, and storage enclosures.
• Retail-ready packaging and procurement convenience, making it simple to stock, deploy, and support across IT teams, data centers, and remote offices with consistent performance and reliability.

Technical Details of Cisco 1.60 TB Solid State Drive

• Capacity: 1.60 TB
• Form Factor: 2.5-inch internal
• Interface: SATA (SATA/600)
• Drive Type: Solid State Drive (SSD) with non-volatile memory
• Power and energy efficiency designed to maximize reliability and uptime
• Retail packaging for straightforward deployment and stocking

how to install Cisco 1.60 TB Solid State Drive

• Power down the computer or server completely and disconnect it from all power sources to prevent any electrical damage.
• Open the chassis and locate an available 2.5-inch drive bay or the appropriate caddy for your system, ensuring there is enough clearance for the height of the drive.
• Insert the Cisco SSD into the drive bay or caddy, aligning screw holes with the mounting points, and secure it with the appropriate screws to prevent movement during operation.
• Connect the SATA data cable to the drive’s SATA connector and attach the other end to an available SATA port on the motherboard or SATA controller. Then connect the SATA power cable from the power supply to the drive.
• Power on the system and enter BIOS/UEFI to verify the drive is detected. In your operating system, initialize and format the new SSD as needed and configure it for your intended workload or storage pool.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the capacity of this Cisco SSD? A: The drive offers 1.60 TB of storage capacity for large datasets, media libraries, and virtualization images.
• Q: What form factor and interface does it use? A: It is a 2.5-inch internal drive with a SATA interface supporting SATA/600, designed for broad compatibility with common servers, desktops, and storage arrays.
• Q: What is meant by non-volatile memory in this drive? A: Non-volatile memory preserves stored data even when power is removed, which helps prevent data loss during outages and supports reliable long-term storage.
• Q: Is this drive suitable for enterprise workloads? A: Yes. The combination of high capacity, energy efficiency, and reliability makes it well-suited for enterprise data centers, databases, virtualization, and continuous-read/write workloads.
• Q: How do I install this drive in a system that already has SATA drives? A: You can replace an existing 2.5-inch drive or add the new SSD to an available bay using standard SATA data and power connections; after installation, initialize and format the drive in your operating system as part of your storage strategy.
• Q: Will I need special tools or drivers? A: In most cases, no special drivers are required beyond the standard SATA controller drivers; the drive should be detected by BIOS/UEFI and the OS after physical installation.