The Cisco UCS-SD16TBKS4-EB is a high-performance 1.6TB 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drive (SSD) engineered for Cisco UCS servers. Designed for boot, logging, and read-intensive enterprise applications, this SSD delivers consistent speed, low latency, and exceptional reliability to keep your mission-critical workloads running smoothly.
With a SATA 6Gbps interface, it provides sequential read speeds up to 500 MB/s and write speeds up to 450 MB/s, ensuring fast data access and system responsiveness. Built for enterprise environments, it features End-to-End Data Protection, Power Loss Protection (PLP), and an impressive MTBF of over 2 million hours, guaranteeing long-term data integrity and uptime.
Ideal for Cisco UCS B-Series and C-Series servers, this Cisco-qualified SSD offers plug-and-play compatibility, making it perfect for server boot drives, operating system storage, logs, and read-intensive workloads. Its energy-efficient design consumes as little as 4W in active use, reducing operational costs while delivering top-tier performance.
Upgrade your Cisco UCS environment with the Cisco UCS-SD16TBKS4-EB SSD for fast, reliable, and cost-effective storage that meets the demands of modern data centers and enterprise workloads.
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Product Specifications – Cisco UCS-SD16TBKS4-EB 1.6TB 2.5-inch SATA SSD
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| Specification |
Details |
| Model Number |
Cisco UCS-SD16TBKS4-EB |
| Description |
1.6TB, 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drive optimized for Cisco UCS servers. Ideal for boot, logging, and read-intensive enterprise applications with consistent performance and high reliability. |
| Drive Type |
Solid State Drive (SSD) |
| Form Factor |
2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF) |
| Interface |
SATA 3.0 (6Gbps) |
| Storage Capacity |
1.6TB |
| Sequential Read Speed |
Up to 500 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed |
Up to 450 MB/s |
| Latency (Read/Write) |
<1 ms typical |
| Workload Optimization |
Optimized for boot and read-intensive workloads |
| Drive Writes Per Day (DWPD) |
~0.3 (Enterprise Value Class) |
| Mean Time Between Failures |
>2 million hours |
| Data Protection |
End-to-End Data Protection; Power Loss Protection (PLP) |
| Compatibility |
Cisco UCS B-Series Blade Servers and C-Series Rack Servers |
| Plug-and-Play |
Boot drive support with UCS Manager and Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) |
| Power Consumption (Active) |
~4W |
| Power Consumption (Idle) |
~1W |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 70°C (32°F to 158°F) |
| Shock Resistance |
1000G @ 0.5ms |
| Vibration Resistance |
3.13G RMS (5–800 Hz) |
| Use Cases |
Server boot drive, OS and log storage, read-intensive applications, cost-efficient storage tier in UCS environments |
| Cisco Qualification |
Cisco qualified and fully supported |
FAQs for UCS-SD16TBKS4-EB:
Is this SSD compatible with all Cisco UCS servers?
Yes, it is designed and validated for use with most UCS B-Series and C-Series servers. Always verify with your server's compatibility list.
Can this SSD be used for workloads beyond boot and logging?
While optimized for boot and read-heavy workloads, it can support moderate write-intensive tasks. For high write endurance, Cisco offers higher DWPD-class SSDs.
Does the drive support hot-swapping?
Yes, when installed in a supported UCS chassis with hot-swap drive bays and proper firmware, the drive supports hot-swapping.
What kind of data protection features does this SSD offer?
It features power loss protection (PLP), end-to-end data protection, and error correction for enterprise-grade reliability.
Is this SSD supported in RAID configurations?
Yes, it supports integration into RAID arrays when managed through UCS RAID controllers or Cisco UCS Manager.
