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
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Toshiba |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | MG08ACA16TE |
| Part Number | MG08ACA16TE |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MG08ACA16TE |
| Series | MG08 |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Buffer Size | 512MB |
| Sustained Transfer Rate | Up to 261 MB/s |
| Annualized Workload Rating | 550TB/year |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 600,000 |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 60°C |
| Drive Height | 26.1mm |
| Helium Sealed | Yes |
| Rotational Vibration Compensation | Yes (RV sensors) |
| Power Mode Support | SATA DevSleep |
| Operating Power (Read/Write) | Approximately 7.2W |
| Idle Power | Approximately 4.0W |
| Weight | Approximately 650g |
| Drive Class | Enterprise Nearline |
| Sector Size | 512e / 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 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.