Toshiba MG09ACA Enterprise HDD - 16TB
Brand: Toshiba | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: MG09ACA16TE | Part #: MG09ACA16TE | MPN: MG09ACA16TE
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About the Toshiba MG09ACA Enterprise HDD - 16TB
The Toshiba MG09ACA16TE supports 24×7 nearline and sustained sequential workloads at 550TB annualized throughput, backed by a 2.5-million-hour MTBF rating. This 16TB enterprise-class hard drive combines conventional magnetic recording (CMR) with proven reliability for mission-critical storage infrastructure. Designed for storage architects and data center IT teams, the MG09ACA delivers consistent performance in hyperscale and mid-market deployments where capacity density and uptime are non-negotiable.
Built on Toshiba's helium-sealed hermetic design, the MG09ACA16TE (Part Number: MG09ACA16TE) achieves 261MB/s sustained transfer rates across its 9-platter configuration while operating continuously at 7,200 RPM. The drive features persistent write-cache protection with capacitor-backed power-loss safeguards and rotational vibration compensation via RV sensors—critical for dense rack deployments. Its 512MB buffer and 512e/4Kn logical sector support ensure compatibility across legacy and modern environments. The 3.5-inch form factor fits standard data center chassis; at 26.1mm height, it integrates seamlessly into 1U and 2U systems. Toshiba rates the drive for -40°C to 70°C non-operating storage and 5°C to 60°C operational ranges, accommodating diverse facility conditions across the region.
Typical Enterprise Deployments
- NAS and SAN backup repositories requiring 550TB/year sustained write cycles
- Hyperscale data centers standardizing on high-capacity CMR drives for cost-per-TB optimization
- Cold archive and compliance storage with 24/7 availability requirements
- Video surveillance and IoT data lakes supporting continuous ingest across distributed nodes
- Virtualization host storage pools where MTBF reliability reduces RMA cycles
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Toshiba |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | MG09ACA16TE |
| Part Number | MG09ACA16TE |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | Read: 267 MB/s, Write: 267 MB/s |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MG09ACA16TE |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Recording Technology | Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Spindle Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Buffer Size | 512MB |
| Sustained Transfer Rate (Max) | 261MB/s |
| Logical Sector Size | 512e / 4Kn |
| Workload Rate (Annualized) | 550TB/year |
| MTBF | 2,500,000 hours |
| Power-Loss Protection | Persistent Write Cache (PWC) with capacitor-based power-loss protection |
| Rotational Vibration Compensation | Yes (RV sensors) |
| Enclosure | Helium-sealed hermetic design |
| Number of Platters | 9 |
| Operating Temperature | 5°C to 60°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Drive Height (Z-height) | 26.1mm |
| Operating Hours | 24/7 continuous operation |
Frequently Asked Questions about Toshiba MG09ACA Enterprise HDD - 16TB
What does the Toshiba MG09ACA Enterprise HDD - 16TB do?
At 16TB, the Toshiba MG09ACA Enterprise HDD - 16TB suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the Toshiba MG09ACA Enterprise HDD - 16TB?
Key specifications for the Toshiba MG09ACA Enterprise HDD - 16TB: capacity 16TB; form factor 3.5 inch; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; capacity 16TB; interface SATA 6Gb/s; form factor 3.5"; read speed 267 MB/s; write speed 267 MB/s. Manufacturer part number MG09ACA16TE. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the Toshiba MG09ACA Enterprise HDD - 16TB compatible with my infrastructure?
The Toshiba MG09ACA Enterprise HDD - 16TB uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface in a 3.5 inch form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.