Toshiba MG08 Series 16TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium)

Toshiba MG08 Series 16TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Enterprise HDDs

SKU: MG08ACA16TE | Part #: MG08ACA16TE | MPN: MG08ACA16TE

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About the Toshiba MG08 Series 16TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium)

The 16TB capacity with 7200RPM spindle speed positions the Toshiba MG08 Series as a high-capacity nearline storage solution for data centres requiring balanced performance and density. Toshiba engineered this drive for enterprise workloads that demand reliable, sustained throughput without the power consumption of higher-speed alternatives. The MG08ACA16TE model delivers 261 MB/s sustained transfer rate and supports an annualized workload rating of 550TB/year, making it suitable for storage architects designing scalable RAID arrays, network engineers building redundant backup infrastructure, and IT procurement teams evaluating cost-effective capacity expansion.

Built with helium-sealed construction and rotational vibration compensation via RV sensors, the Toshiba MG08 reduces mechanical stress and extends operational life in high-density rack environments. The 512MB buffer and SATA 6Gb/s interface ensure predictable performance across sequential and random access patterns typical of nearline storage tiers. With an MTBF rating of 2,500,000 hours and 600,000 load/unload cycles, this drive is engineered for continuous operation. Power efficiency is optimized through DevSleep support, consuming approximately 7.2W during read/write operations and 4.0W during idle states—critical for reducing total cost of ownership in large-scale deployments.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer Part Number: MG08ACA16TE
  • Capacity: 16TB
  • Form Factor: 3.5-inch
  • Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
  • Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
  • Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to 261 MB/s
  • Buffer Size: 512MB
  • MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
  • Annualized Workload Rating: 550TB/year
  • Operating Temperature Range: 5°C to 60°C

Technical Specifications

BrandToshiba
CategoryEnterprise HDDs
SKUMG08ACA16TE
Part NumberMG08ACA16TE
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberMG08ACA16TE
SeriesMG08
Capacity16TB
Form Factor3.5-inch
InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s
Spindle Speed7200 RPM
Buffer Size512MB
Sustained Transfer RateUp to 261 MB/s
Annualized Workload Rating550TB/year
MTBF2,500,000 hours
Load/Unload Cycles600,000
Operating Temperature5°C to 60°C
Drive Height26.1mm
Helium SealedYes
Rotational Vibration CompensationYes (RV sensors)
Power Mode SupportSATA DevSleep
Operating Power (Read/Write)Approximately 7.2W
Idle PowerApproximately 4.0W
WeightApproximately 650g
Drive ClassEnterprise Nearline
Sector Size512e / 4Kn selectable

Frequently Asked Questions about Toshiba MG08 Series 16TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium)

What workloads is the Toshiba MG08 Series 16TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/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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