Cisco UCS-S3260-42WHD16 S3260 Storage Server

Description

The Cisco UCS-S3260-42WHD16 is an ultra high-capacity storage server built on the Cisco UCS S3260 platform. It is designed for massive data storage, backup, and software-defined storage (SDS) environments.

This configuration includes:

• 42 × 16TB enterprise SAS3 drives
• Total raw storage of 672TB

The S3260 platform is a 4U dual-node storage server, combining compute and storage in a single chassis. It supports petabyte-scale expansion, making it ideal for organizations handling large datasets.

It uses a 12Gbps SAS interface, ensuring reliable throughput for large-scale storage workloads.

The system is powered by Intel Xeon processors, with support for large memory configurations (up to ~1.5TB RAM per node), enabling it to handle both storage and processing tasks efficiently.

The S3260 architecture supports:

• RAID and JBOD configurations
• Hot-swappable drives
• Integration with Cisco UCS Manager for centralized control

Key Features:

• 672TB total storage capacity
• 42 × 16TB SAS3 enterprise drives
• 4U rackmount high-density chassis
• Dual-node architecture (compute + storage)
• 12Gbps SAS interface
• Supports RAID 0/1/5/6/10/50/60
• Up to petabyte-scale expansion
• Integrated with Cisco UCS management ecosystem