Cisco UCSX-NVE112T8S1P | 12.8TB E3.S NVMe Gen5 SSD, High-Performance Enterprise

Q: Which Cisco UCS systems support the UCSX-NVE112T8S1P?
A: This E3.S NVMe drive is compatible with Cisco UCS X-Series M8 compute nodes including the X210c M8, X215c M8, and X410c M8. It requires E3.S drive bays and appropriate front storage mezzanine modules. Maximum drive count varies by compute node model and configuration.

Q: What is the difference between 1X and 3X endurance ratings?
A: The 3X endurance rating indicates this drive supports 3 full drive writes per day over its lifespan, making it suitable for write-intensive applications. This is higher than 1X rated drives and provides greater durability for mixed-use workloads including databases, virtualization, and analytics.

Q: Does this drive support hardware encryption?
A: Yes, the UCSX-NVE112T8S1P includes TCG OPAL compliant hardware-based encryption, providing data security at rest without performance impact. This ensures sensitive data remains protected even if the drive is physically removed from the system.

Q: What are the benefits of PCIe Gen 5.0 over Gen 4?
A: PCIe Gen 5.0 doubles the available bandwidth compared to Gen 4, enabling significantly higher sequential read and write performance. This is critical for data-intensive applications requiring ultra-low latency and maximum throughput, particularly in AI/ML training, real-time analytics, and high-performance databases.

Q: Can this E3.S drive be used in standard 2.5-inch drive bays?
A: No, E3.S form factor drives require dedicated E3.S drive bays and cannot be installed in traditional 2.5-inch U.2 or U.3 slots. The E3.S 1T form factor is designed to maximize storage density and improve signal integrity in modern enterprise servers.