Toshiba MG11SCA18TE Internal Hard Drive, 18TB SAS, 3.5″, 7200RPM, 1024MB Buffer, for Server/Workstation
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About this item
- Capacity: 18TB for server and workstation storage
- Performance: 7200RPM with 281MiB/s sustained transfer rate
- Interface: 12Gbit/s SAS
- Form factor: 3.5-inch hard disk drive
- Buffer: 1024MB
- Enterprise workload rating: 550TB per year
- Reliability: 2.5-million-hour MTBF, designed for 24/7 operation
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Toshiba MG11SCA18TE – high-capacity SAS storage
The Toshiba MG11SCA18TE suits servers and workstations that need substantial internal storage. Its 18TB capacity lets you consolidate large data sets on a single 3.5-inch drive.
Core drive specifications
| Metric | Specification |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 18TB |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS, 12 Gbit/s |
| Rotational speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Sustained transfer rate | 281 MiB/s |
| Buffer | 1,024MB |
Built for continuous server workloads
This drive supports 24/7 operation, making it suited to systems that remain active around the clock. Its workload rate limit is 550TB per year, giving you a clear reference when assessing expected data activity.
The 7,200RPM spindle speed and sustained transfer rate of 281 MiB/s support regular data access and transfers. Actual performance also depends on the wider system and workload.
More room for large data sets
With 18TB of capacity, the drive can accommodate substantial files and server data. Its 3.5-inch form factor suits systems designed for that drive size, while SAS connectivity is intended for compatible SAS hosts.
The rated mean time between failures is 2.5 million hours. This is a reliability measure for comparing drives, not a guarantee of service life.
Check your server fit
- Confirm your system has a compatible SAS connection.
- Check that your drive bay accepts a 3.5-inch drive.
- Confirm your controller and system support an 18TB drive.
- Check the available space against the drive’s dimensions: 147mm deep, 101.8mm wide and 26.1mm high.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What interface does this drive use?
A: It uses SAS, with an interface transfer rate of 12 Gbit/s.
Q: What is its sustained transfer rate?
A: The rated sustained transfer rate is 281 MiB/s.
Q: Is it suitable for continuous operation?
A: Yes. It is rated for 24/7 operation.
Q: What is its workload rate limit?
A: Its workload rate limit is 550TB per year.
A strong fit for SAS-based systems
Choose the Toshiba MG11SCA18TE when your server or workstation needs 18TB of internal storage and supports a 3.5-inch SAS drive. Its 24/7 operation rating and substantial workload limit make it a practical choice for demanding storage roles.
| Hard drive | |
|---|---|
| Component for | Server/workstation |
| HDD sustained transfer rate | 281 MiB/s |
| HDD interface transfer rate | 12 Gbit/s |
| Workload rate limit | 550 TB/year |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2500000 h |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| HDD capacity | 18 TB |
| Features | |
| Type | HDD |
| Component for | Server/workstation |
| HDD sustained transfer rate | 281 MiB/s |
| HDD interface transfer rate | 12 Gbit/s |
| Workload rate limit | 550 TB/year |
| Interface | SAS |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2500000 h |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| HDD capacity | 18 TB |
| Storage drive buffer size | 1024 MB |
| 24/7 operation | Yes |
| Power | |
| Power consumption (write) | 8.36 W |
| Power consumption (read) | 8.36 W |
| Power consumption (idle) | 4.62 W |
| Operating voltage | 5 / 12 V |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature | 5 - 55 °C |
| Storage temperature | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating relative humidity | 5 - 90% |
| Storage relative humidity | 5 - 95% |
| Operating vibration | 0.75 G |
| Operating shock | 50 G |
| Non-operating vibration | 3 G |
| Non-operating shock | 200 G |
| Technical details | |
| Interface | SAS |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2500000 h |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 101.8 mm |
| Weight | 730 g |
| Height | 26.1 mm |
| Depth | 147 mm |
| Other features | |
| Interface | SAS |

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