Cisco UCS-NVE13T8K1V | 3.8TB E3.S NVMe Gen5 SSD, Hot-Swappable

Q: What Cisco UCS servers are compatible with this drive?
A: The UCS-NVE13T8K1V is compatible with Cisco UCS M8 generation servers including the C220 M8 EDSFF rack server, X210c M8 compute node, X215c M8 compute node, and XE130c M8 compute node. It requires E3.S storage bays and cannot be mixed with U.3 NVMe drives in the same system.

Q: What is the endurance rating of this drive?
A: This drive is rated for Medium Endurance with 1X DWPD (Drive Writes Per Day), making it suitable for mixed read/write workloads such as virtualization, database applications, and general enterprise storage. It balances performance with cost-effectiveness for typical data center applications.

Q: Does this drive support encryption?
A: Yes, the UCS-NVE13T8K1V features SIE SCEF (Self-Encrypting Drive) technology, providing hardware-based encryption for data security. This ensures data-at-rest protection without impacting system performance, meeting compliance requirements for secure enterprise environments.

Q: What is the advantage of the E3.S form factor?
A: The E3.S form factor is a newer enterprise storage standard that offers higher density than traditional 2.5-inch drives, improved thermal management, and PCIe Gen5 support for maximum bandwidth. It enables UCS servers to accommodate more drives in less space while delivering cutting-edge NVMe performance.

Q: Can I hot-swap this drive during operation?
A: Yes, the UCS-NVE13T8K1V is designed for hot-swappable operation, allowing IT administrators to replace or add drives without powering down the server. This capability is essential for maintaining uptime in mission-critical environments and simplifying storage maintenance procedures.