Cisco UCS-M2-960GB 960GB M.2 SATA 6g Ssd

Overview

The Cisco UCS-M2-960GB is a high-performance 960GB M.2 SATA SSD designed for data center and enterprise environments. Built to meet the demanding I/O requirements of modern workloads, this drive delivers fast sequential reads and writes while maintaining the reliability and endurance expected from Cisco storage solutions. Its compact M.2 form factor makes it ideal for blade servers, rack servers, and hyper-converged infrastructure where space is at a premium.

Key Features

• Capacity of 960GB provides ample space for databases, virtual machines, and high-speed cache.
• SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of Cisco UCS platforms.
• Form factor M.2 2280 fits into slim server designs without sacrificing performance.
• Advanced wear-leveling algorithms extend drive lifespan and maintain consistent performance.
• Low power consumption reduces overall energy costs in dense server environments.
• Enterprise-grade reliability with built-in error correction and data protection features.

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: UCS-M2-960GB
• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
• Form Factor: M.2 2280
• Capacity: 960GB (raw)
• Sequential Read Speed: up to 550 MB/s
• Sequential Write Speed: up to 520 MB/s
• Random Read IOPS: up to 80,000 IOPS (4K)
• Random Write IOPS: up to 70,000 IOPS (4K)
• Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees C
• MTBF: 1.5 million hours
• Endurance: 1.5 DWPD (drive writes per day) for typical enterprise workloads

Typical Applications

• Virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) where fast boot and load times are critical.
• Database servers that require high I/O throughput and low latency.
• Hyper-converged and software-defined storage nodes.
• High-performance compute nodes for analytics and AI workloads.
• Enterprise backup and recovery systems that benefit from rapid data ingest.
• Any Cisco UCS deployment needing a balance of capacity, speed, and reliability in a compact package.