UCS-HD24TB10K4KN Cisco 2.4TB SAS 12GBPS 10K RPM SFF Hot Swap HDD

Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN 2.4TB HDD

The Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN is a robust enterprise-grade hard disk drive designed to deliver stable performance, fast data access, and dependable storage capacity for mission-critical workloads. Built with a 2.4TB capacity, 10,000 RPM spindle speed, and a 12Gbps SAS interface, this 2.5-inch Small Form Factor hot-swap HDD ensures seamless integration into modern Cisco UCS infrastructures while maintaining operational efficiency.

Product Information

• Brand: Cisco 
• Part Number: UCS-HD24TB10K4KN
• Drive Type: Hard Disk Drive

Storage Capacity and Interface Details

• Nominal Capacity: 2.4TB
• Interface Type: SAS 12Gb/s (Serial Attached SCSI)
• External Data Transfer Rate: Up to 1.2Gbps
• Connectivity: 1 x SAS 12Gb/s port

Performance Attributes

• Spindle Speed: 10,000 RPM
• Drive Technology: High-performance mechanical HDD
• Optimization: Built for consistent enterprise workloads

Physical Design and Form Factor

• Form Factor: 2.5-inch Small Form Factor (SFF)
• Hot Swap Support: Yes
• Compatible Bay Size: 2.5-inch SFF drive bays

Core Advantages

• Massive 2.4TB storage capacity suitable for enterprise-scale applications and databases.
• High-speed 12Gbps SAS interface for reliable and efficient data transfer.
• 10,000 RPM rotation speed ensuring low latency and improved read/write performance.
• Advanced Format 4Kn architecture for optimized storage utilization and data structuring.
• Hot-swappable design enables maintenance without system shutdown or downtime.
• Compact 2.5-inch SFF design for high-density server configurations.
• Designed for seamless compatibility within Cisco UCS server ecosystems.

Key Benefits of 4Kn Format

• Improved disk space utilization efficiency.
• Enhanced error correction and reliability.
• Better compatibility with modern enterprise software stacks.
• Reduced overhead in storage processing.
• Increased long-term data stability.

Operational Advantages

• Minimized system downtime during maintenance.
• Faster hardware replacement cycles.
• Improved IT infrastructure efficiency.
• Enhanced service availability for enterprise systems.
• Reduced operational disruption risks.

Enterprise Reliability and Efficiency

• Engineered for continuous 24/7 operation.
• Stable performance under heavy workloads.
• Scalable storage expansion capability.
• Strong data integrity and reliability standards.
• Ideal for mission-critical IT infrastructure.

Cisco UCS Server Compatibility Matrix

• Cisco UCS C220 M5SN SFF (2.5)
• Cisco UCS C220 M5SX SFF (2.5)
• Cisco UCS C240 M5 SFF Rack Server (2.5)
• Cisco UCS C480 M5 Standard Base Chassis (2.5)
• SmartPlay Select C220 M5 High Core 1 configurations
• SmartPlay Select C220 M5 Standard series models
• SmartPlay Select C220 M5S Basic and Standard variants
• SmartPlay Select C220 M5SX Advanced, Standard, and High Core editions
• SmartPlay Select C240 M5 Advanced configurations
• SmartPlay Select C240 M5 Standard builds
• SmartPlay Select C240 M5L High Frequency platforms
• SmartPlay Select C240 M5L Standard systems
• SmartPlay Select C240 M5SX Advanced and High Frequency editions
• SmartPlay Select C240 M5SX Standard configurations

Details of Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN 2.4TB HDD

The Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN 2.4TB SAS 12Gbps 10K RPM SFF Hot Swap Hard Drive is engineered to meet the growing demands of modern enterprise storage environments where performance, reliability, scalability, and continuous availability are critical. Organizations operating data centers, virtualization infrastructures, cloud platforms, business applications, and transactional databases require storage solutions capable of delivering consistent performance under intensive workloads. This enterprise-class hard disk drive is designed specifically to support those requirements while maintaining compatibility with Cisco Unified Computing System environments.

As businesses continue generating and processing increasing volumes of data, storage hardware must provide not only adequate capacity but also rapid data access and dependable operation. The combination of 2.4TB capacity, 10,000 RPM spindle speed, and 12Gbps SAS connectivity makes this drive an effective solution for organizations seeking a balance between storage density and application responsiveness. The small form factor design further contributes to higher storage density within rack and blade server environments where physical space optimization is essential.

Enterprise IT departments often deploy storage solutions that must support round-the-clock operations, mission-critical applications, and growing business requirements. The Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN addresses these needs by offering enterprise-grade architecture designed for long-term reliability and operational consistency across demanding environments.

2.4TB Capacity Designed 

Storage capacity remains a fundamental consideration when building or expanding enterprise infrastructure. The 2.4TB capacity provided by the Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN enables organizations to store substantial amounts of operational data while maintaining efficient performance characteristics. This capacity level supports a wide variety of workloads ranging from application hosting and virtualization to database management and file storage.

Businesses frequently require storage platforms capable of handling expanding datasets without sacrificing accessibility. The 2.4TB storage allocation offers a practical balance between performance-oriented storage and capacity-focused deployments. Organizations can utilize these drives to support business applications, enterprise resource planning systems, customer relationship management platforms, analytics databases, and collaborative environments.

As data volumes continue to grow due to digital transformation initiatives, cloud adoption, and advanced analytics, storage infrastructure must evolve accordingly. The substantial storage space available within this enterprise drive helps organizations accommodate increasing data demands while maintaining operational efficiency.

10K RPM Performance 

The 10,000 RPM rotational speed is one of the most significant performance characteristics of the Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN. Enterprise environments frequently demand rapid access to stored data, especially when supporting high-transaction workloads, virtualized infrastructures, and business-critical applications. Faster spindle speeds help reduce latency and improve response times across storage operations.

Compared to lower-speed enterprise drives, a 10K RPM architecture delivers enhanced data retrieval performance, allowing systems to process requests more efficiently. This improved responsiveness is particularly valuable for applications requiring consistent read and write operations throughout the business day.

Storage performance directly impacts application responsiveness, user productivity, and overall infrastructure efficiency. Organizations seeking to optimize operational workflows often prioritize enterprise hard drives with higher rotational speeds to maintain dependable performance under heavy workloads.

Reduced Latency and Faster Data Access

Latency can significantly affect system performance, especially within environments that process large numbers of transactions simultaneously. The 10K RPM design minimizes access delays by enabling faster data retrieval from disk media. As a result, applications can respond more quickly to user requests and transactional operations.

Industries such as finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and e-commerce frequently depend on low-latency storage infrastructure to maintain efficient service delivery. The performance characteristics of this drive help support these demanding operational requirements.

Improved Multi-Application Performance

Enterprise servers rarely operate a single workload. Instead, they typically host multiple applications, databases, and services simultaneously. The enhanced performance provided by a 10K RPM drive helps ensure storage resources can effectively support concurrent workloads without creating performance bottlenecks.

This capability is especially beneficial in virtualized environments where numerous virtual machines share common storage resources. The drive’s performance architecture contributes to smoother workload distribution and improved user experiences across hosted services.

Advanced SAS 12Gbps Connectivity

The Serial Attached SCSI interface remains a preferred storage technology within enterprise environments due to its reliability, performance, and scalability. The Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN utilizes a 12Gbps SAS interface that supports high-speed communication between storage devices and server controllers.

As organizations process larger datasets and increasingly complex workloads, interface bandwidth becomes a critical factor in maintaining overall system efficiency. The 12Gbps SAS connection provides substantial throughput capabilities, helping reduce storage-related bottlenecks and supporting high-performance applications.

Enterprise administrators often select SAS-based storage due to its proven reliability and advanced features designed specifically for business-critical environments. The interface contributes significantly to the drive’s ability to support demanding enterprise workloads.

High-Bandwidth Data Transfers

Large-scale file transfers, database synchronization, backup operations, and virtualization workloads require storage interfaces capable of handling significant data volumes efficiently. The 12Gbps SAS architecture supports these requirements by enabling rapid data movement between storage devices and computing resources.

Organizations deploying high-performance server environments benefit from the interface’s ability to sustain demanding workloads while maintaining consistent operational performance.

Enhanced Enterprise Reliability

SAS technology is widely recognized for its enterprise-oriented design characteristics. Unlike consumer-focused storage interfaces, SAS is engineered specifically for professional IT environments where reliability, availability, and scalability are critical. This makes it particularly suitable for data centers, enterprise servers, and mission-critical applications.

Scalable Infrastructure Integration

As businesses expand, storage infrastructure must adapt to accommodate increasing operational demands. The SAS interface supports scalable deployment strategies that enable organizations to grow their storage environments while maintaining consistent performance and management standards.

Small Form Factor Design

The Small Form Factor design of the Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN provides significant advantages within modern data centers where maximizing rack density is essential. Smaller drive footprints allow organizations to install more storage devices within the same physical space, improving storage density and resource utilization.

Data center operators continually seek methods to optimize floor space, power consumption, and cooling efficiency. Small Form Factor drives contribute to these objectives by enabling compact server configurations without sacrificing enterprise-grade storage performance.

As rack environments become increasingly dense, efficient hardware design becomes an important component of overall infrastructure planning. The compact dimensions of this drive help support high-density deployment models commonly used in enterprise and cloud environments.

Optimized Rack and Blade Server Deployments

Rack-mounted and blade server infrastructures often require storage solutions that balance capacity, performance, and physical efficiency. The Small Form Factor architecture enables administrators to deploy larger numbers of drives within limited chassis space, enhancing storage flexibility and scalability.

This design approach supports modern computing environments where efficient resource utilization is a key operational objective.

Hot Swap Functionality

Business continuity remains a top priority for organizations operating mission-critical applications and services. The Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN incorporates hot swap functionality, allowing administrators to remove and replace drives without shutting down the host system.

This capability significantly reduces maintenance-related downtime and helps maintain uninterrupted access to business applications. Organizations operating around-the-clock services benefit from the ability to perform hardware replacements while systems remain operational.

Hot swap support is particularly valuable in environments where service availability directly affects customer satisfaction, operational productivity, or revenue generation.

Minimizing Maintenance Downtime

Traditional hardware replacement procedures often require planned outages that can disrupt business operations. Hot-swappable storage devices eliminate many of these challenges by allowing maintenance activities to occur without interrupting critical workloads.

System administrators can rapidly replace failed drives, upgrade storage configurations, or perform preventive maintenance while maintaining service continuity. This capability contributes to more resilient IT operations and improved infrastructure availability.

Integration and Compatibility

The Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN is engineered specifically for compatibility with Cisco Unified Computing System platforms. Cisco UCS environments combine computing, networking, storage access, and management into a unified architecture designed to simplify data center operations.

Using validated storage components helps organizations maintain compatibility, reliability, and performance consistency across their infrastructure. Enterprise administrators often prefer manufacturer-supported hardware to ensure seamless integration with system firmware, management tools, and operational processes.

The drive's design aligns with Cisco UCS deployment standards, helping organizations streamline infrastructure management while reducing compatibility concerns during upgrades and maintenance activities.

Enterprise Reliability and Data Integrity

Enterprise storage systems must deliver dependable performance throughout extended operational lifecycles. The Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN is designed to withstand demanding workloads and continuous operation, making it suitable for environments where reliability is essential.

Data integrity remains a critical concern across all industries. Storage hardware must consistently preserve information accuracy while supporting frequent access and modification activities. Enterprise-grade hard drives incorporate advanced engineering features that help maintain reliability under sustained workloads.

Organizations depend on reliable storage infrastructure to support daily operations, strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance requirements, and customer-facing services. Selecting enterprise-class storage components helps reduce risk and supports long-term business objectives.

Designed for Continuous Operation

Unlike desktop-oriented storage devices, enterprise hard drives are developed to support nonstop operation within demanding data center environments. Continuous access requirements necessitate hardware capable of maintaining consistent performance and reliability under constant utilization.

The Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN is engineered to meet these expectations, making it suitable for deployment within mission-critical systems where uptime and operational consistency are paramount.

Enterprise Storage Solution for Modern Data Centers

As enterprise infrastructures continue evolving to accommodate cloud computing, virtualization, artificial intelligence workloads, analytics platforms, and expanding digital services, storage hardware remains a foundational component of overall performance and reliability. The Cisco UCS-HD24TB10K4KN delivers the capacity, speed, availability, and compatibility required to support these modern requirements, making it an essential component within high-performance Cisco server and data center environments.