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AddOn MEM-CF-256U2GB-AO Cisco-Compatible 2GB 68-pin CompactFlash Card - Class 6 Speed - Lifetime Warranty
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Product Features
Technical Overview
This CompactFlash card features a 2GB storage capacity optimized for Cisco operating system images, configuration files, and log storage in networking environments. The Class 6 speed rating guarantees minimum sustained write speeds of 6 MB/s, ensuring responsive performance during system boot sequences and configuration updates.
The 68-pin interface provides a direct physical and electrical match for Cisco CompactFlash slots, maintaining the original form factor and pin configuration. This compatibility ensures proper seating and reliable connectivity in Cisco chassis and rack-mounted systems where space constraints and vibration resistance are critical considerations.
Relevant factors for this section include Storage Capacity, Speed Class Rating, Environmental Compliance, Country of Origin. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Key Product Advantages
This AddOn CompactFlash card delivers several distinct advantages for network infrastructure deployment. The factory-original compatibility ensures reliable operation in Cisco environments without compatibility concerns, while the enhanced construction provides durability for continuous operation in networking equipment.
Direct Cisco Compatibility
Engineered to match Cisco's original MEM-CF-256U2GB specifications, this card installs seamlessly in compatible Cisco routers and switches without requiring special drivers or configuration changes.
- Physical 68-pin match
- Electrical specification compliance
- Form factor identical to original
Reliable Performance
With Class 6 speed certification, the card maintains consistent data transfer rates suitable for network operating system requirements and configuration storage needs.
- 6 MB/s minimum sustained write
- Enhanced data transfer capability
- Stable performance under load
Long-Term Value
The lifetime warranty and RoHS/WEEE compliance provide extended service life and environmental responsibility for enterprise networking deployments.
- Manufacturer lifetime coverage
- Hazardous substance restricted
- WEEE directive compliant
Deployment / Use Cases
This CompactFlash card serves as primary storage for Cisco network operating systems in routers and switches requiring the MEM-CF-256U2GB form factor. Network administrators deploy these cards for system image storage, configuration backup, and log retention in Cisco networking environments.
Typical applications include Cisco 2800 and 3800 series ISR routers, Catalyst 3750 and 4500 series switches, and other Cisco platforms utilizing CompactFlash for primary storage. The card supports both production deployment and disaster recovery scenarios, providing reliable storage for critical network infrastructure components.
Relevant factors for this section include Storage Capacity, Speed Class Rating, Environmental Compliance, Country of Origin. When those points are considered together, they give buyers a clearer picture of how the product is equipped, how it fits into deployment, and what kind of day-to-day role it is meant to support.
Router OS Storage
Store Cisco IOS or IOS XE operating system images for boot and operation in compatible Cisco router platforms.
Switch Configuration
Maintain switch configuration files and VLAN databases on Catalyst series switches with CompactFlash slots.
Highlights
- 2GB storage capacity optimized for Cisco network operating systems
- Class 6 speed rating ensures minimum 6 MB/s sustained write performance
- 68-pin CompactFlash interface matches Cisco original specifications
- Factory-original compatible design for seamless Cisco integration
- RoHS and WEEE environmental compliance standards
- Manufactured in the United States
- Lifetime limited warranty coverage
- Single-unit packaging for individual deployment
Specifications
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AddOn |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MEM-CF-256U2GB-AO |
| Brand Name | AddOn |
| Product Model | MEM-CF-256U2GB-AO |
| Product Name | Cisco MEM-CF-256U2GB Compatible Factory Original 2GB 68-pin Compact Flash |
| Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Product Type | CompactFlash |
| Technical Information | |
| Storage Capacity | 2 GB |
| Speed Class Rating | Class 6 |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Environmental Compliance | Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS),Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| TAA Compliant | No |
| Warranty | |
| Limited Warranty | Lifetime |
FAQ
What Cisco devices is this CompactFlash card compatible with?
This AddOn MEM-CF-256U2GB-AO CompactFlash card is compatible with Cisco routers and switches designed for the MEM-CF-256U2GB form factor. This includes Cisco 2800 and 3800 series ISR routers, Catalyst 3750 and 4500 series switches, and other Cisco platforms utilizing 68-pin CompactFlash for primary storage. The card maintains physical and electrical compatibility with these devices for reliable operation.
What does the Class 6 speed rating mean for this CompactFlash card?
The Class 6 speed rating indicates this CompactFlash card maintains a minimum sustained write speed of 6 megabytes per second. This performance level ensures responsive operation during Cisco IOS boot sequences, configuration updates, and log writing operations. The enhanced data transfer capability supports efficient network operating system performance in compatible Cisco networking equipment.
Is this CompactFlash card RoHS and WEEE compliant?
Yes, this AddOn CompactFlash card complies with both Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) and Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE) standards. RoHS compliance ensures the card contains restricted hazardous materials below permitted levels, while WEEE compliance addresses proper disposal and recycling requirements for electronic waste management.
What warranty coverage does this CompactFlash card include?
This AddOn CompactFlash card includes a lifetime limited warranty from the manufacturer. This warranty coverage provides protection against defects in materials and workmanship for the product's service life, offering long-term value for network infrastructure deployments where reliability and extended service periods are essential considerations.
Where is this CompactFlash card manufactured?
This AddOn CompactFlash card is manufactured in the United States. The country of origin information provides transparency about the product's manufacturing location, which may be relevant for procurement requirements, supply chain considerations, or regulatory compliance in certain deployment scenarios.
How does this CompactFlash card compare to Cisco's original MEM-CF-256U2GB?
This AddOn CompactFlash card is designed as a factory-original compatible replacement for Cisco's MEM-CF-256U2GB. It maintains the same 2GB capacity, 68-pin interface, physical dimensions, and electrical specifications as the original Cisco part. The card provides equivalent performance with Class 6 speed rating while offering cost-effective alternatives for maintaining legacy Cisco networking equipment.
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