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Silver 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with exposed circuit board

Toshiba

Toshiba MG03ACA200 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-XXYW-QFWWJ MPN MG03ACA200

Enterprise-grade 2 TB storage with 7200 RPM speed, 64 MB cache and 24/7 reliability for servers and multi-drive arrays

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity2TB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache64MB
  • Average Seek Time8.5ms

Options 2TB

  • Engineered for continuous 24x7 operation in demanding environments
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • 64 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast host transfers
  • Rotational Vibration Technology maintains stability in multi-drive systems

2TB enterprise HDD for 24x7 operation

This 3.5-inch Toshiba MG03ACA200 delivers 2TB of storage on a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface with 7200 RPM spindle speed and 64MB cache. It is built for continuous 24x7 operation in servers and storage arrays, and includes rotational vibration technology to maintain performance in multi-drive enclosures. The bare-drive packaging suits system integrators and IT departments deploying replacement or expansion units.

Suited for nearline archives and multi-drive servers

The drive targets mid-line business workloads such as data archives, digital records retention, disk backup targets and tiered virtual infrastructure. Buyers who need SSD-level latency, higher IOPS or a different physical interface should consider other storage classes, as this unit is optimised for sustained sequential throughput and capacity per gigabyte in enterprise bays.

SATA 6.0Gb/s interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines fit is the SATA 6.0Gb/s host interface, which must match the backplane or controller in the target system. With 8.5ms average seek time, 9.5ms average write time and 4.17ms average latency, the drive meets typical nearline service-level requirements when the host bus and firmware support the stated transfer rate.

Highlights

  • Engineered for continuous 24x7 operation in demanding environments
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive data access
  • 64 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast host transfers
  • Rotational Vibration Technology maintains stability in multi-drive systems

Specifications

BrandTOSHIBA
SeriesMG03ACA
ModelMG03ACA200
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity2TB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache64MB
Average Seek Time8.5ms
Average Write Time9.5ms
Average Latency4.17ms
Features24x7 Operation
Error Correction Code
Optional Fast and Secure Cryptographic Erase SED Function
UsageFor Power Computing
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)1"
Width (maximum)4"
Length (maximum)5.78"
Shipping weight0.67 kg
Package size145 × 102 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions for mounting this 3.5-inch drive?

The drive measures 26.1 mm in height, 4 inches in width and 5.78 inches in length, fitting standard 3.5-inch bays.

How do I install the MG03ACA200 and which step is often missed?

Connect the SATA 6.0Gb/s data and power cables, then secure with four M3 screws; the step often missed is enabling the SATA port in BIOS.

What maintenance does the 2TB enterprise drive need over its life?

No scheduled maintenance is required; monitor SMART attributes for reallocated sectors and use the optional cryptographic erase before retirement.

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