Name: HDD-A16T-MG08SCA16TE SuperMicro 16TB 7200RPM 12Gb/s SAS 3.5-in HDD
Brand: Supermicro
SKU: HDD-A16T-MG08SCA16TE
Price: 397.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The HDD-A16T-MG08SCA16TE is a 16TB 3.5-inch hard drive designed to offer dependable storage with a 7200 RPM speed and a 12Gb/s SAS interface. It fits into enterprise and data center environments where large capacity and steady data throughput are necessary, helping maintain consistent storage performance in critical applications.

General Information
Brand	Supermicro
Part Number	HDD-A16T-MG08SCA16TE

Technical Information
Capacity	16TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	512MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Compliance Standards	RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
This 16TB SuperMicro HDD delivers significant storage space combined with reliable performance, making it suitable for data centers and enterprise storage solutions. It’s designed for environments requiring consistent throughput and large volume handling. Often found in servers and high-capacity storage arrays, this drive supports workloads involving large file storage, backup, and archival. IT professionals and system administrators typically rely on drives like this for dependable, scalable storage. Key Features High capacity supports extended data retention and scaling 7200 RPM balances performance and power consumption 12Gb/s SAS interface offers compatibility with enterprise-grade systems 512MB cache buffer smooths data processing and access 3.5" form factor fits standard server bays and enclosures In practice, these drives are deployed in server racks where capacity and reliability are priorities. They provide the backbone for storage-intensive applications without sacrificing stability. This model’s balance of speed and size makes it a common choice in enterprise storage setups.

Use Cases
The HDD-A16T-MG08SCA16TE is tailored for enterprise-grade storage solutions where high-capacity and reliable performance are critical. It is particularly suited for data centers, cloud service providers, and virtualization platforms that demand consistent throughput and large-scale storage capabilities. How It's Used: Supporting large-scale storage clusters in hyperscale data centers for efficient handling of high-density workloads. Deploying in virtualization environments to provide robust backend storage for multiple virtual machines and containers. Integrating into enterprise IT infrastructure for high-capacity archival storage and backup systems. Utilized in analytics and big data platforms requiring sustained sequential read/write performance. Implementing in rack-mounted servers where space optimization and high throughput are essential. This drive enhances operational efficiency by delivering stable performance and scalability, enabling IT teams to manage expanding data requirements without compromising system responsiveness or reliability.