MEMUSB-64FT Cisco USB Flash Drive

Enterprise-Class Removable Boot and Install Media for Cisco UCS Platforms with the MEMUSB-64FT

The MEMUSB-64FT is a Cisco USB flash memory module designed as removable boot and installation media for Cisco UCS servers, supporting consistent OS and hypervisor deployment workflows in the data centre. By positioning the boot image off the primary drive set, the MEMUSB-64FT helps preserve front-access storage bays for capacity, performance tiers, or RAID-protected data volumes while maintaining a straightforward service path for image replacement.

In typical UCS architectures, compute nodes may be provisioned for virtualisation or embedded appliance roles where local disks are optimised for VM datastores or application data. The MEMUSB-64FT aligns to that design by acting as dedicated media for a hypervisor image, embedded platform software, or installation and recovery tooling. It integrates into Cisco’s platform compatibility model to reduce qualification risk during lifecycle operations such as firmware staging, controlled rollback, and field service recovery, without adding PCIe slot pressure or complicating storage controller configurations.

Why Choose the MEMUSB-64FT?

The MEMUSB-64FT provides a practical density-to-operational-efficiency advantage: 64GB of removable media dedicated to boot, install, or recovery tasks, enabling cleaner separation between system software and application data. For enterprise operations, the MEMUSB-64FT supports repeatable provisioning, faster swap-and-restore service actions, and scalable deployment logic across UCS fleets where standardised media simplifies change control.

Cisco engineers accessories such as the MEMUSB-64FT to fit platform-specific mechanical, firmware, and compatibility requirements that matter in production racks. This approach helps maintain predictable behaviour across server generations and aligns with data centre standards for maintainability, controlled upgrades, and operational continuity.

Key Applications:

• OS and hypervisor boot media for Cisco UCS
• Embedded appliance image storage
• Field service recovery workflows
• Firmware and utility staging

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your rollout scope and a bulk order discount when standardising MEMUSB-64FT media across server fleets.