Seagate 3.84TB SATA 6G RI SFF 2.5" SED SSD Nytro 1351 Series XA3840LE10063 for Cisco UCS C-Series Server
Other Related Part Number: 2LW103-001
Overview
The Seagate Nytro 1351 XA3840LE10063 is an enterprise-grade Read Intensive (RI) Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) built for data centers, cloud platforms, and virtualization environments. Featuring 3D TLC NAND and a SATA 6Gb/s interface, it delivers reliable performance, strong endurance, and integrated security for Cisco UCS infrastructures.
Core Specifications
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Capacity: 3.84TB (3840GB)
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Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
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Form Factor: 2.5" SFF (7mm)
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NAND Type: 3D TLC NAND
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Workload Type: Read Intensive (RI)
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Endurance: 1 DWPD (~12,300 TBW / 5 years)
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MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
Performance
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Sequential Read: Up to 560 MB/s
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Sequential Write: Up to 535 MB/s
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Random Read (4K): Up to 90,000 IOPS
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Random Write (4K): Up to 22,000 IOPS
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Latency: ~172 µs (read) / ~58 µs (write)
Security & Enterprise Features
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Encryption: AES-256 Self-Encrypting Drive (SED)
- TCG Opal Compliance
- Instant Secure Erase (ISE)
- Power Loss Protection (PLP)
- End-to-End Data Integrity (SHIELD / RAISE)
- DuraWrite™ Technology
Cisco UCS Server Compatibility
Cisco Systems UCS (One Line)
C220 M7, C240 M7; C220 M6, C225 M6, C245 M6; C220 M5, C240 M5; C220 M4, C240 M4; B200 M5, B200 M6, B480 M5; S3260 M5; X210c M6, X210c M7
Note
This SSD may be supplied with a Cisco UCS 2.5" SFF drive tray/caddy, allowing direct installation into compatible Cisco UCS servers without requiring an additional carrier.
Management & Monitoring
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UCS Manager (UCSM): Monitors SSD health, SMART status, and predictive failures
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UCSM Visore: Verify drive presence via storageLocalDisk class
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Cisco Intersight: Provides inventory visibility, firmware, and controller status
Compatibility Notes
- Requires 2.5" SFF 7mm SATA-compatible drive bays
- Must use a Cisco-compatible drive caddy (e.g., UCS-SATA-CADDY)
- Requires supported RAID controller (UCS-RAID-M5 / Tri-Mode controllers)
- Compatible with SATA or SAS backplanes (SAS supports SATA drives)
- May display as “Uncertified” or “Non-Genuine”, but operates normally
Summary
The Seagate Nytro 1351 3.84TB SSD is a reliable, secure, and fully compatible solution for Cisco UCS C-Series, B-Series, and modular systems, optimized for read-heavy enterprise workloads such as virtualization, web hosting, and large-scale data storage.
