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Cisco HX-C480-8AUX | C480 M5 rear auxiliary drive module | 8-bay 2.5in | SAS/SATA | hot-swap backplane

SKU:HX-C480-8AUX

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Description

Expand storage on the C480 M5 with eight additional rear small-form-factor bays for SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs. This auxiliary cage integrates with supported UCS RAID/HBA controllers to add capacity without consuming front-bay real estate. Includes the drive cage/backplane; drives, caddies, cabling, and controllers are sold separately.

Features

- Adds eight hot-swap SFF bays to the rear of the server
- Supports both SAS and SATA media for flexible capacity tiers
- Preserves front-bay availability for performance or boot layouts
- Enterprise serviceability with hot-swap and status integration
- Designed specifically for mechanical, thermal, and firmware integration with C480 M5

Warranty

All products sold by XS Network Tech include a 12-month warranty on both new and used items. Our in-house technical team thoroughly tests used hardware prior to sale to ensure enterprise-grade reliability.

All technical data should be verified on the manufacturer data sheets.

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Technical Specifications

FAQs

Q: Does this include drives or caddies?
A: No. The module provides the cage/backplane only. Drives, caddies, and any required cabling or controllers are sold separately.

Q: Can I mix HDD and SSD in the same module?
A: Yes, SAS/SATA HDDs and SSDs can be mixed if your RAID/HBA policy supports it; performance and RAID options may vary.

Q: Is a specific RAID controller required?
A: You must use a C480 M5–supported SAS RAID controller or HBA and the appropriate cabling. Refer to the C480 M5 hardware compatibility list.

Q: Can this module be used with NVMe drives?
A: No. This SAS/SATA module does not support NVMe media. Use the NVMe drive module for NVMe/U.2 drives.

Technical Specifications

- Compatibility: UCS C480 M5 rack server
- Bay count: 8 x 2.5 in SFF
- Location: Rear auxiliary bay
- Drive interface: SAS (12 Gb/s) and SATA (6 Gb/s)
- Media support: 2.5 in HDDs or SSDs
- Hot-swap support: Yes (with supported backplane/controller)
- Backplane: Integrated SAS/SATA backplane in module
- Controller requirement: Supported UCS RAID controller or HBA (not included)
- Caddies/screws: Typically sold separately
- Intended use: Capacity expansion without affecting front bays

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