Cisco part number A03-D1TBSATA-RF identifies the A03-D1TBSATA-RF - Cisco 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive, an enterprise-grade Storage Devices unit appropriate for data-center, server-room, and workstation deployment. The component is intended for use in Cisco UCS C-Series and B-Series blade chassis, plus Catalyst and Nexus switching platforms where matched-pair installation, hot-spare provisioning, or matched-lot procurement is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 1 TB, spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, form factor of 2.5-inch, interface of SATA, data rate of 6 Gb/s. Typical workloads include VMware ESXi datastores, Veeam / Rubrik / Cohesity backup repositories, RDBMS data files (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle), and log-tier storage for Splunk and Elastic. Pro Disk Network sources the A03-D1TBSATA-RF through reputable distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. Net 30 / Net 60 terms available for qualified business, government, and education accounts. 30-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The A03-D1TBSATA-RF is a Cisco storage devices component with capacity 1 TB, spindle speed 7,200 RPM, form factor 2.5-inch. Pro Disk Network sells the A03-D1TBSATA-RF for $176.52 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Will the A03-D1TBSATA-RF work with my RAID controller?
The A03-D1TBSATA-RF operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the A03-D1TBSATA-RF ship?
If in stock, the A03-D1TBSATA-RF ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The A03-D1TBSATA-RF is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
VMware vSAN Capacity Tier — Used as bulk storage in all-flash and hybrid vSAN clusters. Pair with NVMe cache-tier drives for SLA-grade write throughput at half the cost of all-NVMe.
Veeam Backup Repository — Cost-optimised backup target for Veeam B&R, Rubrik, or Cohesity primary backup tier. RAID 6 over 8–24 drives delivers 100+ TB usable per server.
Splunk Warm/Cold Tier — Appropriate for Splunk warm/cold/frozen indexes where ingest write rates are below 200 MB/s per node. Avoid for hot-tier indexes — use NVMe instead.
File Server / SMB Shares — General-purpose Windows Server / Samba shares for departmental file storage. RAID 5 for capacity, RAID 10 for IOPS-sensitive workloads.
New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier
Pro Disk Network offers the A03-D1TBSATA-RF across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.
Tier
Discount vs OEM List
Warranty
Best For
New (Sealed OEM)
25–40%
Cisco manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)
Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)
50–65%
3-year Pro Disk Network warranty
New cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished
75–85%
12-month advance replacement
Capacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh
Bulk & Volume Pricing for A03-D1TBSATA-RF
Ships from our US warehouse — same-day US dispatch on orders placed before 2pm ET. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government and education.
Volume discounts on the A03-D1TBSATA-RF are automatic at checkout. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government, and education. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com for orders above 100 units.
Quantity
Discount
Unit Price
1
0%
$176.52
5+
4%
$169.46
10+
8%
$162.40
25+
13%
$153.57
50+
18%
$144.75
100+
23%
$135.92
What is the A03-D1TBSATA-RF?
The A03-D1TBSATA-RF is a Cisco enterprise-grade hard drive with capacity 1 TB and spindle speed 7,200 RPM, manufactured by Cisco. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Pros & Cons of A03-D1TBSATA-RF
Pros
Bulk-quantity pricing for 6+ unit orders
Direct-to-rack shipping on multi-pack orders
Sequential serial-number bundling for cluster builds
Cons
Not recommended for OLTP databases above 50 TPS
Mechanical drive — expect 5–10W idle power per unit
3.5" form factor only — confirm caddy fit before ordering
Frequently Asked Questions about A03-D1TBSATA-RF
Is the A03-D1TBSATA-RF a genuine Cisco part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every A03-D1TBSATA-RF as factory-original Cisco inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Cisco servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
Will the A03-D1TBSATA-RF work with my RAID controller?
The A03-D1TBSATA-RF operates with any standard SAS/SATA/NVMe-compatible RAID controller (Dell PERC, HPE Smart Array, LSI/Broadcom MegaRAID, Adaptec, IBM ServeRAID, Lenovo ThinkSystem RAID). Mixing this drive in the same RAID volume with drives of different speed/capacity is supported but never recommended.
How fast does the A03-D1TBSATA-RF ship?
If in stock, the A03-D1TBSATA-RF ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the A03-D1TBSATA-RF?
New A03-D1TBSATA-RF units carry the full Cisco manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the A03-D1TBSATA-RF?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the A03 series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
A03-D100SSD — A03-D100SSD - Cisco 100GB SATA 3Gb/s Hot-Swappable 2.5-inch Solid State Drive for UCS B440 M1 — $318.32
A03-D100SSD-LH — A03-D100SSD-LH - Cisco 100GB Multi-Level Cell (MLC) SATA 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Solid State Drive — $1,797.42
A03-D146GA2 — A03-D146GA2 - Cisco 146 GB 2.5 Internal Hard Drive - 6Gb/s SAS - 10000 rpm - Hot Swappable — $143.39
A03-D146GA2-RF — A03-D146GA2-RF - Cisco 146GB 10000RPM SAS 6Gb/s 2.5-inch Hard Drive — $328.92
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Storage Devices
How to Pick the Right Drive Capacity for Your Use Case
Sizing a storage drive correctly is the difference between a system that runs predictably for five years and one that you replace under emergency conditions at 18 months. For the A03-D1TBSATA-RF, plan capacity around three numbers: working-set size, retention window, and overhead headroom. Working set is the actively-read data — databases, indexes, hot files. Retention window is how long you keep cold data online before tiering off. Overhead headroom should be 25-30%: drives run noticeably slower above 80% utilisation and metadata operations stall above 90%.
Drive Health Monitoring: SMART, Workload Rating, and Predictive Failure
Workload rating — expressed as TB written per year — matters more than raw capacity in choosing the A03-D1TBSATA-RF for sustained-write workloads. Consumer SATA drives are rated for 55 TB/year; enterprise SATA for 180-550 TB/year; enterprise SAS for 550 TB+/year; mixed-use NVMe for 1-3 PB/year over five years. Match the rating to your sustained write profile, then add 30% headroom.