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Toshiba
Toshiba MG09SCA16TE 16TB 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SAS 12Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive
A 16 TB enterprise hard drive with a 12 Gbit/s SAS interface, 7200 RPM speed and 512 MB cache in a 3.5-inch helium-sealed design
- InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
- Capacity16TB
- RPM7200 RPM
- Cache512MB
- FeaturesApplications Cloud-scale Sever and Storage Infrastructure So
- UsageFor Enterprise Storage
- 16 TB capacity stores massive datasets
- 7200 RPM SAS 12 Gbit/s delivers high-throughput performance
- 512 MB cache accelerates frequent read and write operations
- Helium-sealed 9-disk CMR design ensures enterprise-grade reliability
- 5-inch 26.1 mm form factor fits standard drive bays
Capacity and interface
The Toshiba MG09SCA16TE is a 16TB 3.5-inch enterprise hard drive with a SAS 12Gb/s interface and 512MB cache. It targets cloud-scale storage infrastructure, software-defined data centres and file- or object-based storage deployments.
Upgrade path
It replaces lower-capacity SAS drives in 3.5-inch bays where a jump to 16TB per spindle reduces drive count and operational power per terabyte. The move is worthwhile when rack density and TCO matter more than the lower upfront cost of smaller drives.
Sustained behaviour
Helium-sealed 9-disk mechanics and FC-MAMR recording keep 7200 RPM performance steady under continuous enterprise workloads. The conventional magnetic recording format avoids the write-speed variability seen in shingled designs during long sequential streams.
Highlights
- 16 TB capacity stores massive datasets
- 7200 RPM SAS 12 Gbit/s delivers high-throughput performance
- 512 MB cache accelerates frequent read and write operations
- Helium-sealed 9-disk CMR design ensures enterprise-grade reliability
- 5-inch 26.1 mm form factor fits standard drive bays
Specifications
| Brand | TOSHIBA |
|---|---|
| Model | MG09SCA16TE |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 512MB |
| Features | Applications Cloud-scale Sever and Storage Infrastructure Software-defined data center infrastructure File- and Object-based storage infrastructure Tiered Storage Infrastructure Solutions Workloads and Use-Cases that Benefit from High Capacity per Spindle disk drives Capacity-Optimized Cloud-scale and Rack-Scale Storage Systems Compliance Data Archives and Data Life-Cycle Management Storage Systems Data Center Data-Protection and Data Back-up Infrastructure |
| Usage | For Enterprise Storage |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.72 kg |
| Package size | 147 × 102 × 26 mm |
Questions about this item
Does the 3.5-inch 26.1mm height form factor fit a standard enterprise drive bay?
Yes, the industry-standard 3.5-inch 26.1mm height fits standard 3.5-inch drive bays used in enterprise servers and storage arrays.
How is the SAS 12Gb/s interface connected, and what step is often missed?
Connect the SAS data and power cables to the drive backplane; the step often missed is ensuring the backplane and HBA both support 12.0 Gbit/s SAS speeds.
When should the helium-sealed 9-disk mechanism be replaced?
The helium-sealed 9-disk mechanism is not user-serviceable; replace the drive when SMART attributes indicate wear or after the rated workload life for enterprise storage.
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