Cisco UCS-NVE11T6S1P | 1.6TB E3.S NVMe SSD, PCIe Gen 5, PM1745, 3 DWPD

Q: What Cisco UCS platforms support the UCS-NVE11T6S1P?
A: This drive is compatible with Cisco UCS C220 M8 and C240 M8 EDSFF rack servers, as well as UCS X210c M8 and X215c M8 compute nodes. It requires systems with E3.S drive bays and PCIe Gen 5 support for optimal performance.

Q: What does the 3 DWPD endurance rating mean?
A: 3 DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day) means the entire 1.6TB capacity can be written three times per day over the drive's rated lifespan. This high-endurance rating makes it suitable for write-intensive workloads such as databases, virtualization, and high-transaction applications.

Q: Does this drive support hardware encryption?
A: Yes, the UCS-NVE11T6S1P includes TCG OPAL 2.0 hardware-based encryption, providing data-at-rest security without impacting performance. This is essential for compliance-sensitive environments requiring encrypted storage.

Q: What is the E3.S form factor?
A: E3.S (EDSFF - Enterprise and Data Center SSD Form Factor) is a modern storage form factor designed for high-density server deployments. It offers better thermal management, higher capacity options, and improved serviceability compared to traditional 2.5-inch drives.

Q: Can this drive be mixed with other capacity models in the same server?
A: Yes, Cisco UCS servers support mixing different capacity E3.S NVMe drives from the same generation. However, for optimal performance and manageability, it's recommended to use matched drive configurations within RAID arrays or storage pools.