Toshiba Enterprise Capacity MG08 8TB SAS Hard Drive
Brand: Toshiba | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: MG08SDA800E | Part #: MG08SDA800E | MPN: MG08SDA800E
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About the Toshiba Enterprise Capacity MG08 8TB SAS Hard Drive
Built for 24/7 nearline, sustained sequential, and cold archive workloads with an MTBF of 2,500,000 hours, the Toshiba Enterprise Capacity MG08 8TB SAS Hard Drive delivers proven reliability for mission-critical data centers. The MG08SDA800E combines Toshiba's heritage in enterprise storage with conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology to balance performance and cost-efficiency across large-scale deployments. With an 8TB capacity in a standard 3.5-inch form factor, this drive slots seamlessly into existing rack infrastructure while its dual-port SAS 12Gb/s interface ensures redundant connectivity paths. Rated for continuous operation up to 60°C, the MG08 includes rotational vibration compensation to maintain data integrity in dense server environments. The 256MB buffer cache and 7,200 RPM spindle speed support sustained sequential access patterns typical of archival and backup workflows.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams select Toshiba's MG08 series when capacity and uptime requirements align with multi-year deployment cycles. Whether populating nearline NAS arrays, building cold-storage tiers, or expanding tape-alternative archives, enterprise customers value the drive's T10 PI end-to-end data protection and 512e sector emulation for compatibility across legacy and modern systems. Power consumption at approximately 9.0W per drive keeps operational costs predictable in high-density configurations. The non-operating temperature range of -40°C to 70°C permits flexible staging and logistics, while the compact 26.1mm height and 730g weight fit standard 3.5-inch mounting schemes.
Omnixon Global stocks the Toshiba MG08SDA800E as part of our enterprise HDD portfolio, backed by direct manufacturer relationships and regional warehouse distribution. For bulk orders, configuration questions, or integration support, contact our team to submit a detailed RFQ and explore pricing and delivery options tailored to your data center roadmap.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Toshiba |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | MG08SDA800E |
| Part Number | MG08SDA800E |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MG08SDA800E |
| Series | MG08 |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Interface Ports | Dual Port |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Buffer Cache | 256MB |
| Recording Technology | Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) |
| Sector Size | 512e (512-byte emulation) |
| Data Protection | T10 PI (Protection Information) end-to-end data integrity |
| Rotational Vibration Compensation | Yes |
| Operating Hours | 24/7 continuous operation |
| Power Consumption (Operating, Typical) | Approximately 9.0W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Dimensions | 101.85mm (W) x 147mm (D) x 26.1mm (H) |
| Weight | Approximately 730g |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) | 0.44% |
| Workload Rate | 550TB per year |
Frequently Asked Questions about Toshiba Enterprise Capacity MG08 8TB SAS Hard Drive
What does the Toshiba Enterprise Capacity MG08 8TB SAS Hard Drive do?
At 8TB, the Toshiba Enterprise Capacity MG08 8TB SAS Hard Drive suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SAS 12Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Toshiba Enterprise Capacity MG08 8TB SAS Hard Drive?
Key specifications for the Toshiba Enterprise Capacity MG08 8TB SAS Hard Drive: capacity 8TB; form factor 3.5"; interface SAS 12Gb/s; new condition; product name Toshiba Enterprise Capacity MG08 8TB SAS Hard Drive; brand Toshiba; category Hard Drive (HDD); capacity 8TB; form factor 3.5 inches; interface SAS 12Gb/s. Manufacturer part number MG08SDA800E. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the Toshiba Enterprise Capacity MG08 8TB SAS Hard Drive compatible with my infrastructure?
The Toshiba Enterprise Capacity MG08 8TB SAS Hard Drive uses a SAS 12Gb/s interface in a 3.5" form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.