Name: Toshiba MG09SCA18TE Enterprise Capacity 18TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12Gbps 3.5inch HDD
Brand: Toshiba
SKU: MG09SCA18TE
Price: 885.48 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Toshiba MG09SCA18TE 18TB 7.2K RPM 12Gb/s SAS 512MB Cache 3.5-Inch Enterprise Hard Disk Drive is a high-capacity storage solution designed for enterprise environments requiring robust performance and reliability. With its advanced FC-MAMR technology and helium-sealed construction, it offers enhanced storage density and energy efficiency. Ideal for data centers and cloud storage infrastructures, this HDD delivers the scalability and dependability essential for managing large volumes of data effectively.

General Information
Brand	Toshiba
Part Number	MG09SCA18TE

Technical Information
Capacity	18TB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SAS 12Gb/s

Physical Characteristics
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes

Product Description
The Toshiba MG09SCA18TE is an enterprise-grade hard disk drive (HDD) offering an expansive 18TB of storage capacity, tailored for high-demand data center and cloud-scale environments. Operating at a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM and utilizing a 12Gb/s SAS interface, it ensures swift and reliable data access. The drive features a substantial 512MB cache and employs a 512e sector format, optimizing data processing efficiency. Its 3.5-inch form factor allows seamless integration into standard enterprise storage systems. Incorporating Toshiba's innovative Flux Control Microwave Assisted Magnetic Recording (FC-MAMR) technology within a helium-sealed design, the MG09SCA18TE achieves high storage density while maintaining low power consumption and enhanced durability. Key Features High Storage Capacity: 18TB to accommodate extensive data storage requirements. Optimal Performance: 7,200 RPM spindle speed coupled with a 12Gb/s SAS interface for fast data transfers. Large Cache Memory: 512MB cache enhances data processing and access speeds. Advanced Recording Technology: FC-MAMR technology increases storage density and reliability. Helium-Sealed Design: Reduces internal resistance, leading to lower power consumption and improved longevity. Enterprise-Grade Reliability: Designed for 24/7 operation with a workload rating of 550TB per year. Efficient Data Management: Supports 512e sector format for compatibility with modern applications. Standard Form Factor: 3.5-inch size ensures easy integration into existing storage infrastructures. This HDD is engineered to meet the rigorous demands of enterprise storage solutions, providing a balance of high capacity, performance, and reliability.

Use Cases
The Toshiba MG09SCA18TE is commonly deployed in enterprise data centers and large-scale storage infrastructures where high capacity and sustained performance are critical. IT professionals managing virtualization clusters, cloud platforms, or backup solutions benefit from its advanced technology and reliability under demanding workloads. How It's Used: Supporting high-density storage arrays in enterprise data centers requiring scalable capacity for virtual machine hosting. Implementing cloud storage nodes where consistent throughput and durability optimize multi-tenant environments. Deploying in backup and archival systems that demand long-term data retention and energy-efficient operation. Facilitating large-scale database servers with heavy sequential and random I/O workloads in financial or healthcare sectors. Integrating into rack-mounted storage clusters for edge computing applications needing reliable data availability. This hard drive’s combination of helium-sealing and FC-MAMR technology enhances both energy efficiency and storage density, enabling organizations to maintain operational efficiency while scaling their storage infrastructure. Its robust design supports continuous usage patterns common in enterprise IT settings, ensuring dependable data access and management.