Cisco 8TB SAS 12G 7.2K RPM LFF 3.5" HDD 58-100247-01 UCS-S3260-HD/8TB

Related Part Numbers:

• 58-100247-01
• UCS-S3260-HD-8TB
• UCS-S3260-HD/8TB
• HUH721008AL4200
• 0F27632

The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD-8TB (58-100247-01) is a high-capacity enterprise-class 8TB Nearline SAS (NL-SAS) hard disk drive engineered specifically for the Cisco UCS S3260 Storage Server platform. Featuring a 12Gbps SAS-3 interface, 7,200 RPM spindle speed, and 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF) design, this drive is optimized for dense storage deployments, large-scale data repositories, and cloud-based storage architectures.

Unlike standard rack server hard drives, the UCS-S3260-HD-8TB is designed for Cisco's ultra-dense storage infrastructure and ships with a dedicated Cisco storage tray for seamless integration into S3260 chassis configurations. Its dual-port SAS architecture, 4Kn Advanced Format, and hot-swappable design make it ideal for mission-critical environments requiring high availability, scalability, and storage efficiency.

• 8TB Enterprise Storage Capacity
• 12Gbps SAS-3 Interface
• 7,200 RPM Nearline Enterprise Performance
• 3.5-inch Large Form Factor (LFF)
• 256MB Cache Buffer
• Dual-Port SAS Connectivity
• 4Kn (4K Native) Advanced Format
• Hot-Swap / Hot-Plug Support
• Optimized for Cisco UCS S3260 Dense Storage Platforms
• High Reliability for Large-Scale Data Storage Environments

The Cisco 58-100247-01 / UCS-S3260-HD-8TB is specifically validated for Cisco dense-storage architectures, including:

Cisco UCS Storage Platforms

• Cisco UCS S3260 Storage Server Base Chassis
• Cisco UCS S3260 M4 Storage Server
• Cisco UCS S3260 M5 Storage Server

Supported Drive Locations

• 56 Front Top-Loading Drive Bays
• 4 Rear Expansion Drive Bays

Note: This drive is designed specifically for Cisco S3260 dense storage systems and is not intended for standard Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers.

Dual-Port SAS Availability

The integrated dual-port SAS architecture supports redundant data paths, enabling:

• High availability storage configurations
• Multi-path I/O environments
• Improved fault tolerance
• Enhanced storage resiliency

Dense Storage Optimization

The drive is engineered to withstand the rotational vibration (RV) and thermal characteristics associated with large-scale storage environments containing up to 60 simultaneously operating hard drives within a compact 4U chassis.

The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD-8TB is optimized for:

• Object Storage Platforms
• Cloudian HyperStore Deployments
• Backup and Recovery Infrastructure
• Large-Scale Data Lakes
• Unstructured Data Storage
• Archival Storage
• Content Repositories
• Cold Data Retention
• Enterprise JBOD and RAID Storage Pools
• Private and Hybrid Cloud Storage

Built for continuous 24/7 operation, the Cisco UCS-S3260-HD-8TB combines enterprise-grade reliability with high-capacity storage density. Its 12Gbps SAS interface, dual-port connectivity, 4Kn sector architecture, and compatibility with Cisco's dense storage ecosystem make it an ideal solution for organizations managing massive data growth and long-term storage requirements.

The Cisco 8TB SAS 12G 7.2K RPM LFF 3.5" HDD (58-100247-01) delivers the performance, scalability, and reliability needed for modern high-density storage infrastructures and Cisco UCS S3260 deployments.