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
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Toshiba |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | MG08SCA14TE |
| Part Number | MG08SCA14TE |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MG08SCA14TE |
| Series | MG08 |
| Formatted Capacity | 14TB |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s |
| Interface Ports | Dual Port |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Internal Gas | Helium |
| Buffer Size | 256MB |
| Sector Size | 512e / 4Kn |
| Sustained Transfer Rate (Max) | 267 MB/s |
| Annualized Workload Rating | 550TB/year |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Power Consumption (Active, Read/Write) | 7.4W |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 5.3W |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 60°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Operating Shock | 70G (2ms, half-sine) |
| Non-Operating Shock | 150G (2ms, half-sine) |
| Rotational Vibration Sensor | Yes |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 101.6mm x 26.1mm x 147mm |
| Weight | Approximately 650g |
| Encryption | Available (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 sustained 24/7 operation, not consumer-style burst use.
Will this SSD work in my Dell / HPE / Lenovo server?
Most enterprise SSDs ship in vendor-branded variants tied to a server QVL. Share your server model and we will quote the correctly-branded SKU (Dell-genuine, HPE-genuine, Lenovo-genuine) so support and firmware update tooling work without complaints.
Do you provide support support locally?
Yes. All units are sourced through distribution, so support registers cleanly with the manufacturer (Samsung / Kioxia / Solidigm / Micron / WD / Seagate) and DOA replacement is handled through our Dubai operations within 5 business days for UAE/GCC.
How do I get a quote for a bulk order?
Use the RFQ form on this page with your quantity and destination. For larger and project-scale orders we engage the vendor directly to prepare a tailored quote, and our pre-sales team follows up with a vendor-confirmed quote.