UCS-S3260-HD12T Cisco 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS 3.5" HDD

Cisco 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12GBPS 3.5" HDD

The CISCO UCS-S3260-HD12T 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gbps 3.5-Inch Hard Drive is a robust enterprise-grade storage solution engineered for large-scale workloads. Featuring advanced sector formatting, hot-swap capability, and a unique top-load carrier design, it ensures reliability and efficiency in demanding environments.

General Details 

• Brand: Cisco Systems
• Part Number: UCS-S3260-HD12T
• Device Type: Hot-Swap Hard Disk

Technical Specifications

• Total Space: 12 Terabytes

Performance Metrics

• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Interface: NL-SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor
• Sector Format: 4Kn

Design Features

• Caddy/Carrier: Unique top-load carrier design
• Hot-Swappable: Yes, supports seamless insertion and removal

Compatibility

Cisco UCS Systems

• Optimized for Cisco UCS S3260 storage servers
• Ideal for large-scale data centers and enterprise workloads
• Supports high-density storage environments

Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS LFF HDD Overview

The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T 12TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gbps Nearline 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Disk Drive is engineered to address the growing storage demands of modern data centers, enterprise infrastructures, cloud platforms, and large-scale business applications. Organizations that require reliable, high-capacity storage solutions often depend on nearline SAS hard drives to provide an ideal balance between performance, capacity, durability, and affordability. This enterprise-grade hard disk drive is designed to support continuous operation while delivering dependable storage performance for mission-critical workloads.

As digital transformation accelerates across industries, businesses generate massive volumes of structured and unstructured data. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T provides a substantial 12TB storage capacity, enabling enterprises to manage extensive databases, backups, archives, virtualization platforms, and file repositories efficiently. Its enterprise-class architecture ensures compatibility with demanding server environments where reliability and data integrity remain essential.

High-Capacity 12TB Storage for Data-Intensive Applications

Modern enterprises require storage solutions capable of accommodating rapidly expanding datasets. The 12TB storage capacity offered by the Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T allows organizations to consolidate storage resources while reducing the need for additional hardware investments. Large enterprises frequently use high-capacity drives to store customer information, business records, multimedia assets, virtual machine images, and application data.

The significant storage density of this hard disk drive helps organizations maximize rack utilization and optimize infrastructure efficiency. By deploying fewer drives to achieve desired storage capacities, businesses can simplify storage management, improve scalability, and reduce operational complexity within their data centers.

Efficient Data Consolidation

Data consolidation remains a priority for organizations seeking improved operational efficiency. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T enables centralized storage management by providing substantial storage capacity within a single drive. Consolidating storage resources can reduce administrative overhead, streamline backup procedures, and improve data accessibility across enterprise environments.

Support for Expanding Storage Requirements

As organizations continue generating increasing volumes of digital information, scalable storage becomes essential. The 12TB capacity of this enterprise hard drive supports long-term growth strategies by offering substantial storage headroom for expanding workloads, application deployments, and evolving business requirements.

7.2K RPM Rotational Speed for Reliable Enterprise Performance

The 7,200 RPM spindle speed provides dependable performance suitable for nearline storage applications. Enterprises often deploy 7.2K RPM hard drives in environments where capacity and reliability are prioritized alongside consistent data access performance. This rotational speed delivers a balanced combination of efficiency and responsiveness for various workloads.

Organizations managing file storage systems, backup infrastructures, surveillance archives, and content repositories can benefit from the drive's ability to maintain steady data throughput. The performance characteristics of a 7.2K RPM enterprise drive make it suitable for workloads that require frequent access to large volumes of stored information.

Balanced Performance and Capacity

Nearline storage solutions are designed to bridge the gap between high-performance storage and cost-effective capacity expansion. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T achieves this balance by combining a substantial storage capacity with reliable rotational performance, ensuring efficient operation across diverse enterprise workloads.

Optimized for Continuous Operation

Enterprise environments often require storage devices capable of operating continuously without compromising reliability. The 7.2K RPM architecture supports sustained workloads while maintaining the durability required for around-the-clock business operations.

SAS 12Gbps Interface for Enterprise Connectivity

The Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) 12Gbps interface is a critical component of enterprise storage infrastructures. Designed to provide robust connectivity, improved reliability, and enhanced data transfer capabilities, the SAS interface supports the demanding requirements of modern server environments. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T utilizes this advanced interface to ensure efficient communication between storage subsystems and server platforms.

SAS technology is widely recognized for its superior reliability, dual-port capabilities, and enterprise-grade error management features. These characteristics contribute to enhanced storage performance and increased system availability within mission-critical environments.

Enhanced Data Transfer Capabilities

The 12Gbps SAS interface provides substantial bandwidth that supports efficient data movement between storage devices and computing resources. Organizations managing large datasets can benefit from improved throughput and reduced bottlenecks during data-intensive operations.

Enterprise-Class Reliability Features

SAS technology incorporates advanced reliability mechanisms that help maintain data integrity and system stability. These features are particularly valuable in enterprise environments where data availability and operational continuity are essential.

Nearline SAS Technology for Business-Critical Storage

Nearline SAS drives occupy an important position within enterprise storage architectures. They combine the large capacities typically associated with SATA drives with many of the reliability advantages offered by SAS technology. This unique combination makes nearline SAS drives an attractive choice for organizations seeking dependable storage without the higher costs associated with premium performance tiers.

The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T is designed to serve a broad range of applications including data archiving, backup repositories, cloud storage infrastructure, and large-scale content management systems. Its nearline SAS architecture ensures that businesses can maintain cost-effective storage solutions while benefiting from enterprise-grade functionality.

Ideal for Backup Infrastructure

Data protection strategies rely heavily on dependable storage devices. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T provides the capacity and reliability necessary for comprehensive backup operations, enabling organizations to safeguard critical information against data loss, system failures, and unforeseen disruptions.

Effective Archive Storage Solution

Long-term data retention requires storage devices capable of maintaining integrity over extended periods. Nearline SAS drives offer a practical solution for organizations managing compliance records, historical business data, and archived digital assets.

Designed for Cisco UCS S3260 Storage Servers

The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T is specifically designed to integrate seamlessly with Cisco Unified Computing System storage platforms. Compatibility with Cisco UCS S3260 storage servers ensures reliable operation, simplified deployment, and optimized performance within Cisco-based infrastructures.

Organizations leveraging Cisco data center technologies benefit from storage components that are validated and tested for interoperability. This compatibility helps reduce deployment risks and supports efficient infrastructure management.

Optimized Platform Integration

Purpose-built compatibility enables organizations to maximize the value of their Cisco infrastructure investments. The drive's design characteristics align with Cisco storage architecture requirements, supporting streamlined deployment and dependable operation.

Consistent Enterprise Performance

Integration with Cisco storage systems contributes to consistent operational performance across enterprise workloads. Organizations can confidently deploy the Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T within existing infrastructures while maintaining system stability and storage efficiency.

Enterprise Reliability for Mission-Critical Workloads

Reliability remains one of the most important considerations when selecting enterprise storage hardware. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T is engineered to support demanding operational environments where downtime can result in significant financial and operational consequences.

Enterprise hard drives undergo rigorous validation and testing procedures to ensure dependable performance under sustained workloads. These reliability standards help organizations maintain business continuity while protecting valuable data assets.

Built for 24/7 Operations

Continuous business operations require storage devices capable of handling ongoing workloads. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T is designed to operate in enterprise environments where systems remain active around the clock, supporting uninterrupted access to critical data resources.

Enhanced Data Integrity

Data integrity features incorporated into enterprise storage devices help protect information from corruption and transmission errors. These capabilities contribute to improved storage reliability and increased confidence in data accuracy.

Virtualization and Cloud Storage Applications

Virtualized infrastructures and cloud environments depend heavily on scalable storage resources. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T provides the capacity required to support virtual machine storage, cloud repositories, shared storage pools, and software-defined storage platforms.

Organizations deploying virtualization technologies often require storage solutions that can accommodate dynamic workloads and rapidly expanding datasets. The large capacity of this hard disk drive supports these requirements while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability.

Supporting Virtual Machine Storage

Virtual machines generate significant storage demands due to operating system files, application installations, snapshots, and user data. The 12TB capacity of the Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T enables efficient management of virtualized environments while supporting future growth.

Cloud Infrastructure Optimization

Cloud service providers and enterprise cloud deployments require dependable storage foundations. Nearline SAS drives deliver the capacity and reliability necessary to support scalable cloud storage architectures and distributed data repositories.

Benefits of 3.5 Inch Form Factor Storage

The 3.5-inch form factor remains one of the most widely adopted storage formats within enterprise environments. This form factor supports higher storage capacities and offers excellent compatibility with storage servers, disk arrays, and enterprise enclosures.

Organizations seeking maximum storage density frequently utilize 3.5-inch drives to optimize available rack space while maintaining cost-effective storage expansion strategies. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T leverages this established form factor to provide substantial storage capacity within standard enterprise infrastructures.

High Storage Density

The larger physical dimensions of the 3.5-inch form factor enable manufacturers to incorporate greater storage capacities. This advantage supports efficient data center utilization and simplified storage expansion initiatives.

Broad Enterprise Compatibility

The widespread adoption of 3.5-inch enterprise drives ensures compatibility across numerous storage platforms and server configurations. Organizations benefit from flexible deployment options and simplified infrastructure planning.

Data Center Storage Optimization and Scalability

Data centers require storage solutions capable of supporting continuous growth while maintaining operational efficiency. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T contributes to scalable infrastructure design by providing substantial storage capacity, dependable performance, and enterprise-grade reliability.

As storage requirements evolve, organizations must implement solutions that can expand alongside business needs. High-capacity nearline SAS drives provide a practical approach to accommodating increasing data volumes while controlling infrastructure costs.

Supporting Business Growth

Organizations experiencing rapid expansion require storage platforms that can adapt to changing requirements. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T supports scalable growth initiatives by delivering the capacity necessary to manage expanding datasets and business applications.

Infrastructure Efficiency Improvements

Efficient storage utilization contributes to reduced operational complexity and improved resource management. High-capacity enterprise drives enable organizations to maximize storage density while minimizing hardware proliferation.

Long-Term Storage Investment Value

The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD12T represents a strategic storage investment for enterprises seeking dependable, high-capacity storage solutions. Combining 12TB capacity, 7.2K RPM performance, SAS 12Gbps connectivity, nearline enterprise architecture, and compatibility with Cisco UCS storage environments, this hard disk drive provides the foundation required for modern data center operations, cloud deployments, backup infrastructures, virtualization platforms, and large-scale business applications. Its enterprise-focused design helps organizations maintain reliable storage performance while supporting future expansion, operational continuity, and long-term data management objectives.

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