UCS-S3260-HD14T Cisco 14TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS LFF HDD

Cisco 14TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12GBPS LFF HDD

The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD14T 14TB 7.2K RPM SAS 12Gbps 3.5-Inch Hard Drive is a high-capacity enterprise storage solution engineered for reliability, scalability, and seamless integration with Cisco UCS systems. With hot-swap capability and advanced SAS interface, it is ideal for mission-critical workloads and large-scale data centers.

Main Information

• Brand: Cisco Systems
• Part Number: UCS-S3260-HD14T
• Device Type: Enterprise Hard Disk

Technical Specifications

• Total Space: 14 Terabytes

Performance Metrics

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch Large Form Factor
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Drive Transfer Rate: 12Gbps
• Spindle Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Interfaces: 1 x SAS 12Gb/s
• Compatible Bay: 3.5-inch LFF

Compatibility

Cisco UCS Systems

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

Cisco UCS-S3260-HD14T 14TB 7.2K RPM SAS HDD Overview 

The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD14T 14TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12Gbps Large Form Factor Nearline Hot-Swap Hard Disk Drive is designed to support modern enterprise storage environments that require large-scale data retention, reliable capacity expansion, and cost-effective long-term storage performance. Built specifically for compatibility with Cisco UCS S3260 Storage Servers, this enterprise-class hard drive delivers substantial storage density while maintaining the dependability expected in mission-critical data center deployments.

Organizations managing rapidly growing datasets often require storage solutions capable of balancing capacity, performance, and operational efficiency. The 14TB storage capacity offered by this drive enables enterprises to consolidate large volumes of information within fewer drive bays, helping reduce rack space consumption while simplifying infrastructure management. Whether deployed for cloud storage, backup repositories, content archives, media libraries, analytics datasets, or business-critical applications, this hard disk drive provides the scalability required by modern digital enterprises.

Optimized for Cisco UCS S3260 Storage Platforms

The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD14T has been engineered and qualified for deployment within Cisco Unified Computing System storage architectures. The drive integrates seamlessly into Cisco S3260 systems, supporting organizations that require high-capacity storage infrastructure combined with centralized management and enterprise-grade reliability.

Compatibility with Cisco UCS environments allows IT administrators to deploy storage resources confidently while maintaining consistent operational standards across server and storage infrastructure. Certified hardware components contribute to predictable performance, simplified maintenance procedures, and streamlined lifecycle management.

Large Capacity Storage for Data-Intensive Workloads

As organizations continue generating unprecedented amounts of information, storage capacity becomes one of the most critical considerations in infrastructure planning. The 14TB capacity of this drive provides substantial room for storing business applications, virtual machine repositories, archived data, multimedia assets, research information, and customer records.

High-capacity drives allow enterprises to reduce the total number of disks required for a given storage target. This consolidation can improve power efficiency, decrease hardware complexity, and maximize storage density within existing rack footprints. Businesses seeking economical capacity expansion can benefit significantly from deploying fewer high-capacity drives rather than larger quantities of smaller disks.

Enterprise SAS 12Gbps Interface Technology

Benefits of SAS Connectivity

The Serial Attached SCSI 12Gbps interface delivers enterprise-class connectivity designed to support demanding business environments. SAS technology is recognized for its reliability, scalability, and robust error-handling capabilities, making it a preferred choice for enterprise storage deployments.

Unlike consumer-focused storage interfaces, SAS infrastructure is engineered to support high-availability architectures, redundant pathways, advanced diagnostics, and superior workload management. These features contribute to improved system resilience and reduced risk of storage-related disruptions.

Enhanced Data Integrity

Data integrity remains a fundamental requirement in enterprise storage environments. The SAS protocol incorporates advanced mechanisms that help maintain accurate data transmission between storage devices and host systems. These technologies support dependable operation across large storage arrays and mission-critical infrastructure.

Organizations handling financial records, healthcare information, customer databases, and regulatory archives depend on storage systems capable of maintaining data accuracy over extended operational lifecycles. The SAS architecture contributes to achieving these objectives through enterprise-grade communication standards.

Scalable Storage Expansion

SAS infrastructure supports extensive scalability within enterprise environments. Storage administrators can expand capacity using compatible enclosures, storage shelves, and storage servers while maintaining centralized management and consistent performance characteristics.

The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD14T supports long-term infrastructure growth strategies by enabling organizations to expand storage resources efficiently as business requirements evolve.

7.2K RPM Rotational Speed for Balanced Performance

Efficient Throughput for Nearline Applications

The 7,200 RPM spindle speed offers an effective balance between storage capacity, operational efficiency, and workload performance. While high-performance transactional applications may utilize faster rotational speeds or solid-state storage technologies, nearline storage environments often prioritize capacity and cost efficiency.

The 7.2K RPM design allows organizations to maintain substantial storage pools capable of supporting sequential workloads, large file repositories, backup operations, and archival storage requirements without incurring the higher costs associated with premium performance storage tiers.

Ideal for Data Retention and Archive Storage

Long-term data retention initiatives frequently involve storing large datasets that require periodic access rather than continuous transactional activity. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD14T provides a practical solution for these use cases by combining extensive storage capacity with dependable access performance.

Archive systems, compliance repositories, digital asset management platforms, and historical databases can benefit from the drive's ability to deliver reliable storage while maintaining favorable cost-per-terabyte metrics.

Supporting Backup and Recovery Operations

Backup infrastructure requires storage devices capable of handling substantial data volumes efficiently. The 14TB capacity enables organizations to store multiple backup sets, recovery points, and replicated datasets within a compact storage footprint.

By supporting backup repositories and disaster recovery environments, the drive contributes to business continuity strategies that protect critical organizational data against accidental loss, corruption, or infrastructure failures.

Large Form Factor Design Advantages

Maximizing Capacity per Drive Bay

The Large Form Factor configuration enables higher storage capacities compared with many smaller drive designs. Organizations focused on maximizing total storage capacity within limited rack space can benefit significantly from deploying high-capacity LFF drives.

By utilizing fewer drives to achieve storage objectives, enterprises can simplify infrastructure management, reduce cabling complexity, and optimize storage enclosure utilization.

Efficient Data Center Utilization

Data center operators continually seek methods for improving resource efficiency. High-capacity LFF drives support these goals by allowing greater storage density within existing physical infrastructure. This approach can help delay costly facility expansions while supporting continued business growth.

Improved storage density also contributes to more streamlined hardware management processes and simplified capacity planning initiatives.

Enterprise Mechanical Design

The drive incorporates enterprise-grade mechanical engineering intended to support continuous operation within professional data center environments. Components are designed to function reliably under sustained workloads and elevated operational demands.

Enterprise storage hardware undergoes rigorous qualification processes to ensure dependable performance within server and storage systems operating around the clock.

Hot-Swap Capability for Continuous Availability

Minimizing Operational Downtime

Hot-swap functionality represents a critical feature within enterprise storage infrastructure. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD14T can be replaced or serviced without requiring complete system shutdowns, helping organizations maintain operational continuity during maintenance activities.

Reducing downtime is essential for businesses supporting customer-facing services, online applications, cloud platforms, and mission-critical workloads. Hot-swappable storage components help IT teams perform maintenance efficiently while minimizing service interruptions.

Streamlined Maintenance Procedures

Storage administrators can quickly remove and install drives during replacement or expansion activities. This capability simplifies maintenance workflows and reduces the operational complexity associated with traditional storage servicing procedures.

Faster maintenance processes contribute to improved infrastructure availability and lower administrative overhead.

Supporting High-Availability Architectures

Enterprise environments frequently utilize redundant storage configurations to ensure continuous access to critical information. Hot-swappable drives support these architectures by enabling rapid hardware replacement when necessary.

This functionality helps organizations maintain service-level objectives while supporting proactive hardware lifecycle management practices.

Nearline Storage Applications and Use Cases

Cloud Storage Platforms

Cloud service providers and enterprise private cloud deployments require scalable storage resources capable of accommodating rapidly growing data volumes. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD14T provides the capacity necessary to support cloud-based repositories, object storage systems, and large-scale storage clusters.

Its combination of enterprise SAS connectivity and substantial capacity makes it suitable for environments where storage scalability remains a primary concern.

Big Data and Analytics Repositories

Data analytics initiatives often involve collecting and retaining massive datasets for processing and evaluation. The drive's 14TB capacity supports the storage requirements associated with data lakes, business intelligence platforms, machine learning datasets, and research environments.

Organizations can store large quantities of structured and unstructured information while maintaining efficient storage economics.

Media and Entertainment Archives

Media organizations generate extensive collections of high-resolution video, audio, and digital content. These files consume substantial storage resources and frequently require long-term retention.

The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD14T enables media companies to store valuable content assets efficiently while maintaining accessibility for future production, editing, and distribution activities.

Surveillance and Security Storage

Video surveillance deployments can generate enormous amounts of data, particularly when supporting multiple cameras and extended retention policies. High-capacity nearline storage drives provide a practical solution for accommodating these storage demands.

Security organizations, transportation facilities, educational institutions, and commercial enterprises can leverage large-capacity storage infrastructure to maintain surveillance archives effectively.

Reliability and Enterprise-Class Durability

Designed for Continuous Operation

Enterprise storage devices must operate reliably under demanding conditions. The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD14T is designed to support continuous operation within professional data center environments where uptime and consistency are essential operational requirements.

Unlike desktop-class storage products, enterprise hard drives are engineered for sustained workloads, extensive operational hours, and integration into large-scale storage infrastructures.

Consistent Performance Across Storage Arrays

Storage arrays depend on predictable drive behavior to maintain stable performance characteristics. Enterprise-qualified drives contribute to consistent operational outcomes across complex storage environments.

This consistency simplifies performance planning and helps administrators maintain service expectations for business applications and storage services.

Supporting Data Protection Strategies

Modern organizations implement comprehensive data protection frameworks encompassing backup, replication, disaster recovery, and archival processes. High-capacity enterprise drives play a central role in these strategies by providing dependable storage resources capable of accommodating growing information repositories.

The Cisco UCS-S3260-HD14T supports these initiatives by combining enterprise reliability with significant storage capacity, enabling organizations to protect valuable digital assets effectively.