Cisco HX-SD480GBMS4-EV 480GB 2.5 in SATA SSD | Enterprise Storage — HX-SD480GBMS4-EV

Reduce latency where spinning media becomes a bottleneck with Cisco’s 480GB 2.5-inch Enterprise Value 6G SATA SSD. This drive is designed for infrastructure teams that need dependable flash performance in a familiar SATA footprint, without moving to a more expensive NVMe tier. Its 480GB capacity fits boot volumes, application data, and virtualized workloads that benefit from faster access and lower queue delays. The 2.5-inch form factor supports dense server configurations, while the 6G SATA interface keeps compatibility straightforward in systems built around standard SATA bays. For enterprise environments, the value is not just speed. It is predictable response under routine production demand, simpler deployment in existing platforms, and a storage profile that helps extend the useful life of older systems that still need faster media. For buyers comparing against lower-cost consumer SSDs, the difference is in the fit for business infrastructure: stable operation, enterprise positioning, and a Cisco part number tied to data center procurement standards. Ideal For Boot volumes for Cisco server platforms Application storage in SATA-based enterprise systems Virtual machine datastores requiring faster access than HDDs General-purpose upgrade paths for legacy 2.5-inch bays Why This Product 1 Faster access than 7,200 RPM hard drives in the same bay 2 SATA compatibility keeps deployment simple in existing infrastructure 3 Enterprise positioning suits production use better than consumer SSDs 4 2.5-inch format supports dense server configurations