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Cisco 480 GB Solid State Drive - 2.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600)Discover reliable, enterprise grade storage with the Cisco 480 GB Solid State Drive. Built for servers and data centers, this 2. 5" internal SSD uses a SATA 600 interface to deliver fast, consistent performance while staying energy efficient. Its hot pluggable design helps minimize downtime during maintenance, making it an ideal upgrade for OS drives, application servers, and databases. With a capacity of 480 GB, you gain ample space for operating
Discover reliable, enterprise-grade storage with the Cisco 480 GB Solid State Drive. Built for servers and data centers, this 2.5" internal SSD uses a SATA/600 interface to deliver fast, consistent performance while staying energy-efficient. Its hot-pluggable design helps minimize downtime during maintenance, making it an ideal upgrade for OS drives, application servers, and databases. With a capacity of 480 GB, you gain ample space for operating systems, critical applications, and data caches, all in a compact form factor that fits a wide range of server configurations. Whether you’re refreshing an aging fleet or expanding a high-availability environment, this Cisco SSD is engineered to maximize reliability and endurance in demanding workloads.
- Compact 2.5" form factor： The 2.5-inch drive design makes it easy to slide into most server bays, backplanes, and storage arrays, supporting dense rack deployments and straightforward field upgrades.
- 480 GB capacity： Provides generous space for operating systems, frequently used applications, virtual machines, databases, and caching layers while keeping energy consumption low compared with traditional HDDs.
- SATA 6Gb/s interface (SATA/600)： Delivers robust bandwidth and broad compatibility with modern servers and backplanes, enabling fast deployment and smooth data transfer for critical workloads.
- Hot-pluggable and server-ready： Designed for maintenance without unplanned downtime, supporting live replacements and seamless integration into high-availability server environments.
- Energy-efficient and dependable： Engineered for lower power draw and higher reliability, helping to reduce total cost of ownership in data centers while maintaining consistent performance.
Technical Details of Cisco 480 GB Solid State Drive
- Capacity: 480 GB. The drive delivers solid-state storage optimized for rapid boot times, fast application launches, and efficient data access in server workloads.
- Form factor: 2.5-inch internal solid-state drive, suitable for standard server drive bays and enterprise storage enclosures.
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA/600) compatibility, providing broad support across contemporary servers and storage controllers.
- Performance characteristics: Enterprise-focused reliability and energy efficiency designed to maintain steady I/O under demanding workloads while keeping heat and power use in check.
- Power and thermal efficiency: Optimized for low idle and active power consumption, contributing to cooler operation and longer component life in data centers.
- Reliability and durability: Built to deliver consistent performance with robust data protection features and endurance suitable for server deployments.
- Compatibility: Server device supported, ensuring easy integration into existing infrastructure and workflows.
How to install Cisco 480 GB Solid State Drive
Installing this Cisco SSD is straightforward in most standard server or workstation environments. Follow these practical steps to ensure a smooth upgrade or deployment:
- Power down the system and disconnect from the power source. Allow any residual charge to dissipate and ensure the workspace is static-free.
- Identify an available 2.5" drive bay or hot-swap slot compatible with your server chassis. Remove the existing blank or failed drive if you are replacing a drive, or prepare an additional bay for expansion.
- Mount the Cisco 480 GB SSD securely in the drive bay using the appropriate screws or caddies provided by your enclosure. Ensure the connector faces the back of the chassis for easy cable routing.
- Connect the SATA data cable and the SATA power cable from the server backplane or power distribution unit. Make sure the connections are firmly seated and that there are no loose strands or bent pins.
- Power on the server and enter the BIOS/UEFI to verify that the new SSD is detected. If you are configuring a RAID array or a software-defined storage pool, add the drive to the appropriate configuration according to your deployment plan.
- Within the operating system, initialize and format the drive as needed. Create partitions for your OS, applications, or data tiers. If applicable, enable TRIM support and configure any drive-specific optimization settings to maximize performance and endurance.
Frequently asked questions
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What capacity does the Cisco 480 GB SSD provide?
The drive offers 480 GB of solid-state storage, suitable for operating systems, applications, and important data. It delivers fast access times and reliable performance for server workloads.
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Is this SSD hot-pluggable?
Yes. The Cisco 480 GB SSD is hot-pluggable, allowing maintenance or drive replacement without powering down the server in compatible configurations, which helps minimize downtime.
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What interface does the drive use?
The drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface (SATA/600), ensuring broad compatibility with modern servers and storage infrastructures.
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Is this drive suitable for server environments?
Absolutely. It is designed for server devices, offering energy-efficient operation, reliability, and robust endurance to support enterprise workloads like OS hosting, databases, and virtualization.
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Do I need specialized tools or software to install?
Typically no special tools are required beyond standard server installation practices. You will connect the drive via SATA, verify detection in BIOS/UEFI, and format it within the operating system or virtualization platform.
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★★★★★ 5
Walking from Mexico to Canada with a great cast of characters
Format: Paperback
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Journeys North. The story is about the Pacific Crest Trail and the people who hike it (thru-hikers) attempting to walk from Mexico to Canada. The author brings the trail to life across the story, but what really stands out is the story of the characters. You find yourself rooting for them as they encounter all kinds of challenges, and you get to know them through their backstory and past experiences that are shared. People attempt a thru-hike for many different reasons, and the story is enriched by their personal stories and histories that they carry with them each step of the way. Even their “trail names” had stories that often highlighted something about the characters themselves. One of the unique things about the book is the Pacific Crest Trail itself, as the author’s descriptions allow you to imagine what it looked like and felt like (including the aches, pains, and injuries along the way). The trail is ever present across this story of the people who walked it, bring them together, and then pulling them away from one other, sometimes for weeks or even months. The trail and mother nature create for an everchanging backdrop as the characters navigate their way north. I am not a thru-hiker and I doubt I would ever attempt to walk from Mexico to Canada, but I enjoyed tagging along on the adventure of Scout, Frodo, Blazer, Dalton, Tony, Nadine and many others whose lives intersected over the course of many miles. I found myself having a hard time putting the book down, particularly as the hikers neared the Canadian border. If you are looking for an armchair adventure along the PCT, or wondered what it would be like to tackle a thru-hike of a long trail, or are curious about the people who undertake such a challenge, you will enjoy Journeys North! I would imagine that if you are a PCT hiker you would find the book even more meaningful.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Incredible Life experience while hiking the PCT
Format: Paperback
As I began experiencing great stories about the "Camino" pilgrimage in Spain, books about "thru hikes" in the US seemed to find me too i.e. The Pacific Crest Trail, and did grab my attention for various reasons...
"Journeys North"-- To me, this story makes it more than apparent, that if you want to learn about yourself and open your "vault doors" so to speak, and free yourself of personal challenges-hiking the PCT could help. This book on it's own, is a wonderful treatise about the PCT, and taught me much about being open and honest with others to include oneself, and about being grateful."
This story "rings" of Freedom, is intense, and at times, raw. From the comfort of my living room... Frodo, Scout, Blazer, and company drug this old backpacker (me) a.k.a. "LightningLayne" along on a fantastic journey north clear from Mexico's northern border to Canada's southern one. Along the way, I noticed how the "goodness" in people replaces just about every negative the world throws in your face. Finally, I laughed, I cried, and even felt sorry at times for all the "participants." In the end, I was "grateful" for the individual and collective stories shared. This story is one that has burrowed in deep and is one I will never forget.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Now I want to hike the PCH!
Format: Paperback
Such an incredible story, actually several stories. Very inspirational. I can’t help but want to join the adventure and experience some trail magic of my own. Thank you for capturing these experiences, Scout. Well done
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2025
★★★★★ 5
A community 3 feet wide and 2650 miles long
Format: Paperback
One of the aspects of long-distance backpacking on our National Scenic Trails that those who haven't done so are generally unaware of is the tight-knit sense of community that binds hikers together, even hikers who've never met. These folks are average people with a vast range of life experiences and circumstances, and not simply a generic array of "professional hikers" involved in some sort of athletic competition. In the "real world," you can know someone for years without *really* knowing them at all, but on the trail, a single day can feel like weeks, and months can feel like years. You can bump into someone in the morning, and have a new "old friend," soulmate, or savior by the end of the day.
In "Journeys North," Scout brings this community to life on the page vividly and emotionally, drawing us into not just his own life and experience, but of many others in his trail family- all making that journey north in a literal way collectively, as well as in their own personal ways figuratively. Along the way, he relates the highs and the lows of not just life on the trail, but of life in the "real world" as well. It's a crash course in empathy, determination, and sometimes just plain stubbornness.
When I received the book and flipped through it quickly, I was at first surprised at the lack of photos- just a single page at the end with a handful of shots of the "main characters." But as I read the book, I quickly realized that Scout's richly descriptive prose paints a far better picture than any actual pictures could, and was grateful for the space he made for my imagination to play a part in his story.
While no book could ever substitute for the actual experience of hiking a long trail, "Journeys North" serves as great inspiration for those who aspire to, as well as reassurance for their friends and family that they won't simply be disappearing into the wilderness alone.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2020
★★★★★ 5
Basics for the Hike
Format: Paperback, Format: Paperback
This is a nice, short book that gives you the basics of hiking the Camino de Santiago.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2026