Toshiba MG09 Series 16TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium)

Toshiba MG09 Series 16TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium)

Brand: Toshiba | Category: Enterprise HDDs

SKU: MG09SCA16TE | Part #: MG09SCA16TE | MPN: MG09SCA16TE

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About the Toshiba MG09 Series 16TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium)

The Toshiba MG09 Series 16TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD operates at power levels critical for large-scale JBOD deployments, where density and thermal efficiency directly impact total cost of ownership across sprawling storage clusters. The MG09SCA16TE delivers 16TB of formatted capacity in a standard 26.1mm Z-height 3.5-inch form factor, spinning at 7200 RPM with dual-port SAS 12Gb/s connectivity and 512MB cache buffer. Built on Toshiba's helium-sealed CMR platform across 9 platters, this drive supports both 512e and 4Kn sector configurations, making it adaptable to diverse storage architectures. Data integrity is ensured through T10 PI (Protection Information) support, while Persistent Write Cache (PWC) technology manages power and reliability in always-on environments.

Enterprise storage architects and IT procurement teams standardize on the Toshiba MG09 Series for nearline workloads demanding sustained, high-capacity throughput without the expense of full SAS SSD deployments. With a workload rating of 550TB/year and MTBF of 2,500,000 hours, the MG09SCA16TE is engineered for continuous operation in data centers where redundancy and predictable uptime matter more than sub-millisecond latency. The drive operates reliably across 5°C to 60°C ambient conditions, with non-operating survivability from -40°C to 70°C, covering logistics and emergency shutdown scenarios. This combination of capacity, availability metrics, and dual-port SAS architecture positions the MG09 as the preferred choice for RAID arrays, backup systems, and warm storage tiers in enterprise environments.

Omnixon Global supplies the Toshiba MG09 Series (part number MG09SCA16TE) for immediate deployment across UAE and regional markets.

Technical Specifications

BrandToshiba
CategoryEnterprise HDDs
SKUMG09SCA16TE
Part NumberMG09SCA16TE
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberMG09SCA16TE
SeriesMG09
Form Factor3.5-inch
Formatted Capacity16TB
InterfaceSAS 12Gb/s
Interface PortsDual Port
Rotational Speed7200 RPM
Cache Buffer512MB
Sector Size512e / 4Kn
Areal Density TechnologyHelium-sealed (CMR)
Number of Platters9
Workload Rating550TB/year
MTBF2,500,000 hours
Power-On HoursContinuous
Data IntegrityT10 PI (Protection Information) supported
Power ManagementPersistent Write Cache (PWC)
Height (Z-height)26.1mm
Operating Temperature5°C to 60°C
Non-operating Temperature-40°C to 70°C
Operating Shock70G, 2ms
Non-operating Shock150G, 2ms
EncryptionNone (standard model)

Frequently Asked Questions about Toshiba MG09 Series 16TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SAS 12Gb/s Enterprise Nearline HDD (Helium)

What workloads is the Toshiba MG09 Series 16TB 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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