Cisco UCS-NVE115T3K1V | 15.3TB E3.S NVMe SSD, PCIe Gen5, Hot-Swap, High Performance

Q: What servers is the UCS-NVE115T3K1V compatible with?
A: This drive is compatible with Cisco UCS M8-generation servers supporting E3.S form factor drives, including the UCS C240 M8 rack server, UCS X210c M8 compute node, UCS XE130c M8, and hyperconverged infrastructure systems like the HCIX NX210c M8. Always verify compatibility with the Cisco Hardware Compatibility List before ordering.

Q: What does the 1X endurance rating mean?
A: The 1X endurance rating indicates this is a medium-endurance drive optimized for read-intensive workloads with approximately one drive write per day over its operational life. This makes it ideal for general data center applications, virtualization, and database workloads where read performance is prioritized over sustained write operations.

Q: Can I mix E3.S drives with U.3 NVMe drives in the same server?
A: No, E3.S NVMe and U.3 NVMe drives cannot be mixed within the same server or node configuration. The server must be configured exclusively with either E3.S or U.3 drives, not both simultaneously.

Q: Does this drive support hardware encryption?
A: Yes, the UCS-NVE115T3K1V features SIE SCEF (Self-Encrypting Drive with Secure Crypto Erase Function), providing hardware-based encryption for data-at-rest security without impacting performance.

Q: What are the benefits of the E3.S form factor over traditional 2.5-inch drives?
A: The E3.S form factor delivers superior density and thermal efficiency, allowing servers to accommodate more high-capacity drives in the same chassis footprint. Combined with PCIe Gen5, it offers significantly higher bandwidth and lower latency than previous-generation 2.5-inch form factors, making it ideal for AI, analytics, and high-performance computing workloads.