Toshiba uses FC-MAMR technology for the first time in its MG09ACA18TE server hard disk, an 18-TByte drive with nine disks. In the test, it was able to achieve the expected values: In the outer zones, the data transfer rate for reading and writing was around 280 MByte/s, in the inner zones it was still 127 MByte/s...
Toshiba MG09 Series
18 TB, 3.5"Product details
The MG09ACA18TE from Toshiba's Enterprise Capacity Hard Drive MG09 series implements Microwave Assisted Magnetic Recording (FC-MAMR) technology to increase the density of conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) to 2 TB per platter, achieving a total capacity of 18 TB. The hard drive is designed for continuous operation, with a workload of 550 TB per year. It also supports Toshiba's Persistent Write Cache technology, which enhances performance when handling data during a sudden power failure. This makes the MG series suitable for enterprise-class storage arrays as well as industrial server and storage systems. With its capacity and cutting-edge technology, it meets the specific demands of data centers and cloud-class infrastructures.
Scope of application | Enterprise |
Interface | SATA |
Interface version | SATA III |
Cache | 512 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 268 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 7200 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Item number | 17748328 |
Manufacturer | Toshiba |
Category | Hard drives |
Manufacturer No. | MG09ACA18TE |
Release date | 4/2/2022 |
Scope of application | Enterprise |
Interface | SATA |
Interface version | SATA III |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Storage capacity | 18 TB |
Cache | 512 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 268 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 7200 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Max. Workload Rate | 550 TB/J |
MTBF | 2500000 h |
Hard disk additional functions | Native command queuing |
Maximum operating temperature | 55 °C |
Max. noise level | 20 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 4.16 W |
Power consumption | 8.35 W |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.19 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 720 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 21.10 cm |
Width | 15.10 cm |
Height | 8.40 cm |
Weight | 758 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 2.Synology0,8 %
- 4.Dell1 %
- 5.WD1,6 %
- 6.Toshiba1,7 %
- 7.Seagate2,1 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 1.HPE0 days
- 3.Seagate2 days
- 3.Synology2 days
- 3.WD2 days
- 6.Toshiba3 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 3.WD2,5 %
- 4.Seagate3 %
- 5.Toshiba3,5 %
- 6.HPE7,7 %
- 7.Dell17,3 %