• Cisco UCS-S3260-28SHD18 silver server rack with open doors, 28x 18TB HDDs
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Cisco UCS-S3260-28SHD18 | 2-row chassis | 28x 18TB HDD 7.2K | 504TB raw | 3.5in LFF | enterprise nearline

UCS-S3260-28SHD18

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Description

High-density storage node pre-populated with 28x 18TB 3.5-inch enterprise nearline HDDs, delivering 504TB of raw capacity across two rows. Ideal for backup, archival, object storage, video repositories, and scale-out file services in a unified compute/storage environment. Drive interface may be NL-SAS or SATA depending on build; usable capacity depends on your chosen RAID/erasure coding schema.

Features

- Pre-populated with 28x high-capacity enterprise HDDs
- 504TB raw capacity for dense, cost-efficient storage
- Hot-swappable front-access drive trays for rapid serviceability
- Optimized for scale-out workloads: backup, archive, and object storage
- Enterprise nearline media for 24x7 duty cycles
- Integrates into unified compute and storage environments

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

- Platform: UCS S-series storage server chassis (2-row drive configuration)
- Drive count: 28x drives installed
- Per-drive capacity: 18TB
- Drive type: 3.5-inch enterprise nearline HDD
- Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
- Total raw capacity: 504TB
- Drive interface: NL-SAS or SATA (varies by configuration)
- Front access: hot-swappable trays
- Typical workloads: backup, archive, object storage, media repositories, scale-out NAS
- Usable capacity: depends on RAID/erasure coding and reserved overhead

FAQs

Q: Does this include compute/controller modules and licenses?
A: This listing focuses on the chassis populated with 28x HDDs. Compute/controller modules and software licenses are not specified; confirm included components before purchase.

Q: Are the drives hot-swappable?
A: Yes, the 3.5-inch drives are front-access and designed for hot-swap replacement.

Q: What is the usable capacity after RAID?
A: Usable capacity depends on the RAID or erasure coding you deploy. As a guideline, RAID-6 and hot spares reduce raw capacity by parity and reserve overhead.

Q: Can I mix drive sizes or types later?
A: It is recommended to use matched models and capacities for optimal performance and capacity utilization.

Q: Which interface do the drives use?
A: Drives may be NL-SAS or SATA depending on the exact build. Contact us for the current lot’s drive model and interface details.

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