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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Cisco HX-SD400G12TX-EP and what are its primary specifications?
The Cisco HX-SD400G12TX-EP is a 400GB 2.5-inch enterprise performance solid-state drive designed for high-capacity storage in data center environments. It features 12G SAS connectivity, making it suitable for rack servers and storage systems that require reliable, high-speed data access. We offer this component as part of our comprehensive Cisco networking and server product lineup available from us at barcodesinc.com.
Which Cisco server models are compatible with the HX-SD400G12TX-EP drive?
The HX-SD400G12TX-EP is compatible with Cisco UCSC series rack servers including the UCSC-C240-M8SX, UCSC-C240-M7SX, UCSC-C240-M6SX, and UCSC-C220-M8S models, which all support 2.5-inch SAS drives in their storage bays. These servers feature 12Gb/s or 24Gb/s SAS RAID controllers that fully support this enterprise-grade storage component. Contact us today to verify compatibility with your specific server configuration.
What are the storage capacity and performance advantages of using 400GB enterprise drives?
The 400GB capacity provides a balance between high-density storage and cost-efficiency for enterprise data centers managing large workloads. Enterprise performance drives like the HX-SD400G12TX-EP deliver consistent I/O performance and reliability required for mission-critical applications, databases, and virtualized environments. We offer these drives as part of complete storage solutions optimized for warehouse, logistics, and IT infrastructure deployments.
Is the Cisco HX-SD400G12TX-EP suitable for RAID configurations?
Yes, the HX-SD400G12TX-EP is fully compatible with RAID configurations supported by Cisco UCSC servers, which include RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 through their 12Gb/s or 24Gb/s SAS RAID controllers. Enterprise-grade drives like this are specifically designed for RAID deployments to provide redundancy, fault tolerance, and improved data protection. Visit barcodesinc.com or contact us today to discuss RAID storage solutions for your infrastructure.
What connectivity standard does the HX-SD400G12TX-EP use and why does it matter?
The HX-SD400G12TX-EP uses 12G SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) connectivity, which provides up to 12 gigabits per second of throughput for fast data transfer between the drive and server. This standard is ideal for enterprise environments requiring reliable, deterministic performance and is supported across all modern Cisco UCSC rack server generations. We ensure compatibility with your existing infrastructure—contact us today to verify your system specifications.
How does the HX-SD400G12TX-EP compare to previous generation Cisco storage drives?
The HX-SD400G12TX-EP represents enterprise performance storage with 12G SAS capability, offering improved speed and reliability compared to older SATA-based alternatives. Its 2.5-inch form factor and 400GB capacity make it ideal for dense, high-performance storage configurations in modern data centers. Available from us at barcodesinc.com, this drive is compatible with both current and recent-generation Cisco servers for flexible infrastructure upgrades.
