Cisco UCSB-NVA7T6O1V | 7.6TB 2.5" U.2 NVMe SSD for UCS B-Series Servers

Q: Which Cisco UCS servers is the UCSB-NVA7T6O1V compatible with?
A: This NVMe SSD is designed for Cisco UCS B-Series blade servers, including B200 M5, B200 M6, B480 M5, and other compatible B-Series models that support 2.5-inch U.2 NVMe storage with the appropriate NVMe passthrough module or controller.

Q: What are the performance benefits of NVMe over SAS/SATA drives?
A: NVMe drives deliver substantially higher IOPS, lower latency, and greater bandwidth compared to SAS/SATA drives. They connect directly via PCIe lanes, eliminating storage protocol overhead and making them ideal for latency-sensitive applications like databases, virtualization, and real-time analytics.

Q: Does this drive require a special controller or module?
A: Yes, NVMe drives in UCS B-Series servers require the Cisco FlexStorage NVMe Passthrough module to enable proper connectivity and functionality. Verify your blade server configuration supports NVMe before ordering.

Q: Can I mix this NVMe drive with other storage types in the same server?
A: While physically possible in some configurations, mixing NVMe with SAS/SATA drives in the same server should be planned carefully. Cisco generally recommends keeping NVMe and SAS/SATA storage on separate controllers for optimal performance and compatibility.

Q: What capacity options are available in this NVMe drive series?
A: Cisco offers multiple NVMe capacity options for UCS B-Series servers ranging from 1.6TB to 15.3TB depending on performance tier and endurance requirements. The 7.6TB model offers a strong balance of capacity and cost per gigabyte for general-purpose enterprise workloads.