Toshiba MG08 Series 14TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium)

Toshiba MG08 Series 14TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Enterprise HDDs

SKU: MG08SCA14TE | Part #: MG08SCA14TE | MPN: MG08SCA14TE

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About the Toshiba MG08 Series 14TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium)

With a 256MB cache buffer and maximum sustained transfer rate of 267 MB/s, the Toshiba MG08 Series 14TB Enterprise Nearline HDD delivers the performance profile required for high-capacity backup, NAS, and archive deployments. This 3.5-inch SAS drive combines helium-filled construction with dual-port SAS 12Gb/s connectivity to support demanding nearline storage environments where capacity and reliability intersect.

Engineered by Toshiba for data centers requiring sustained multi-user access, the MG08SCA14TE (part number) is rated for 550TB annualized workload and achieves an MTBF of 2,500,000 hours—critical metrics for storage architects sizing redundant arrays and IT procurement teams evaluating total cost of ownership. The drive operates across 5°C to 60°C, with active power consumption of just 7.4W and idle consumption of 5.3W, making it suitable for energy-conscious large-scale deployments. Its 512e/4Kn sector support ensures broad OS and application compatibility across legacy and modern systems alike.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Toshiba
  • Series: MG08
  • Formatted Capacity: 14TB
  • Interface: SAS 12Gb/s (Dual Port)
  • Form Factor: 3.5-inch
  • Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
  • Buffer Size: 256MB
  • Sustained Transfer Rate (Max): 267 MB/s
  • Annualized Workload Rating: 550TB/year
  • MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
  • Power Consumption (Active): 7.4W
  • Power Consumption (Idle): 5.3W

Technical Specifications

BrandToshiba
CategoryEnterprise HDDs
SKUMG08SCA14TE
Part NumberMG08SCA14TE
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberMG08SCA14TE
SeriesMG08
Formatted Capacity14TB
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Interface PortsDual Port
Form Factor3.5-inch
Rotational Speed7,200 RPM
Internal GasHelium
Buffer Size256MB
Sector Size512e / 4Kn
Sustained Transfer Rate (Max)267 MB/s
Annualized Workload Rating550TB/year
MTBF2,500,000 hours
Power Consumption (Active, Read/Write)7.4W
Power Consumption (Idle)5.3W
Operating Temperature5°C to 60°C
Non-Operating Temperature-40°C to 70°C
Operating Shock70G (2ms, half-sine)
Non-Operating Shock150G (2ms, half-sine)
Rotational Vibration SensorYes
Dimensions (W x H x D)101.6mm x 26.1mm x 147mm
WeightApproximately 650g
EncryptionAvailable (SED variant)

Frequently Asked Questions about Toshiba MG08 Series 14TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium)

What workloads is the Toshiba MG08 Series 14TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium) designed for?

Enterprise mixed-use and ri workloads — including transactional databases, AI inference data, virtualisation, hyperconverged storage, and analytics. Endurance is rated for continuous operation, not consumer-style burst use.

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