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Cisco HX-C480-8NVME | C480 M5 NVMe drive module | 8-bay U.2 2.5in | PCIe NVMe | hot-swap

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Description

Unlock ultra-low‑latency storage with an 8-bay U.2 NVMe module for the C480 M5. Designed for PCIe NVMe SSDs, it delivers high IOPS and throughput for databases, analytics, and caching tiers. Includes the NVMe cage/backplane; drives, caddies, NVMe cabling/risers, and any required controllers are sold separately.

Features

- Eight-bay U.2 NVMe for maximum performance
- High throughput and ultra-low latency for critical workloads
- Hot-swap NVMe serviceability with platform support
- Direct PCIe connections per drive for consistent performance
- Engineered for seamless C480 M5 mechanical and thermal fit

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: Can SAS/SATA drives be installed in this NVMe module?
A: No. This backplane is NVMe-only and requires U.2 NVMe SSDs.

Q: Is hot-swap supported for NVMe drives?
A: Yes, when the server is configured with NVMe-capable risers, cabling, and firmware that support hot-swap.

Q: What additional parts are needed?
A: U.2 NVMe SSDs, drive caddies, NVMe-capable risers and cabling, and any platform-specific accessories as listed in the C480 M5 documentation.

Q: Can I mix NVMe and SAS modules in the same server?
A: Yes, the C480 M5 can host different modules simultaneously if you have the correct risers/cabling for each backplane.

Technical Specifications

- Compatibility: UCS C480 M5 rack server
- Bay count: 8 x 2.5 in U.2 (NVMe)
- Interface: PCIe NVMe (U.2/SFF-8639 connectors)
- Link: Up to PCIe 3.0 x4 per drive (platform dependent)
- Hot-swap support: Yes (with NVMe-capable backplane/risers)
- Backplane: Integrated NVMe backplane in module
- Requirements: NVMe-capable risers/cabling specific to C480 M5 (not included)
- Media support: U.2 NVMe SSDs only (no SAS/SATA)
- Use case: High-IOPS, low-latency storage tiers

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