Cisco N20-BRAID-K1 Raid Upgrade Supporting RAID 5 and 6

Cisco N20-BRAID-K1 Raid Upgrade Supporting RAID 5 and 6
Cisco N20-BRAID-K1 Raid Upgrade Supporting RAID 5 and 6
Overview The Cisco N20-BRAID-K1 is a high performance RAID upgrade module that adds robust RAID 5 and RAID 6 capabilities to compatible Cisco storage platforms. Designed for data centers and enterprise environments, this upgrade delivers fault tolera... Read More
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$1,129.95
  • In Stock: 2
  • Manufacturer: Cisco
  • Model or Part: N20-BRAID-K1
  • Condition: Refurbished
  • Weight: 1.00lb
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Overview

The Cisco N20-BRAID-K1 is a high performance RAID upgrade module that adds robust RAID 5 and RAID 6 capabilities to compatible Cisco storage platforms. Designed for data centers and enterprise environments, this upgrade delivers fault tolerance, improved read/write efficiency and seamless integration with existing Cisco infrastructure. By enabling advanced parity calculations, the module protects critical data while maximizing usable storage capacity.

Key Features

  • Supports both RAID 5 and RAID 6 configurations for flexible redundancy options
  • Hardware accelerated parity processing for high throughput and low latency
  • Hot-swap ready design minimizes downtime during installation or replacement
  • Native compatibility with Cisco UCS, Nexus and other Cisco storage solutions
  • Scalable architecture allows easy expansion as storage needs grow

Technical Specifications

  • RAID Levels: 5, 6
  • Maximum logical drives: 64 per controller
  • Supported disk types: SAS, SATA, SSD
  • Interface: PCIe 3.0 x8
  • Cache memory: 2 GB DDR3
  • Operating temperature: 0 to 45 deg C
  • Power consumption: 15 W typical
  • Dimensions: 1U rack mount

Applications

  • Enterprise data centers requiring high availability and data protection
  • Virtualization hosts that need fast, reliable storage for VM workloads
  • Database servers where continuous uptime and quick recovery are critical
  • Backup and archival systems that benefit from efficient parity calculations
  • High-performance computing clusters that demand low latency storage access

With the Cisco N20-BRAID-K1, organizations can enhance their storage resilience while maintaining the performance levels required for modern workloads. The module's ease of integration and scalable design make it a cost-effective solution for protecting valuable data assets.