Cisco HX-HD18T10NK9= 1.8TB 12G SAS 10K SFF HDD | 4K, SED, Enterprise — HX-HD18T10NK9=

Add capacity to Cisco storage environments without stepping down from enterprise-class drive behavior. This 1.8 TB small form factor hard drive combines a 12G SAS interface with 10K RPM performance, giving infrastructure teams a balanced option for general-purpose tiers, capacity pools, and mixed workload deployments. The 4K format supports modern storage architectures that expect sector alignment designed for current platforms. Self-encrypting drive capability adds hardware-based protection for data at rest, helping maintain security standards without complicating operations. The SFF footprint supports dense server and storage chassis, making it a practical choice when bay count and serviceability matter. For teams standardizing on Cisco infrastructure, this drive offers a measured balance of capacity, speed, and security that fits production storage planning. Ideal For Deploy in capacity tiers for virtualized and shared storage environments Use in Cisco systems that require 4K sector format support Install in dense chassis where SFF drives preserve bay efficiency Support production workloads that need encrypted storage at the drive level Why This Product 1 More capacity than 600 GB performance-tier drives 2 4K format supports modern storage alignment 3 Self-encrypting drive adds hardware-level data protection 4 10K RPM offers a balance of speed and capacity