Toshiba MG09 18TB Enterprise SATA HDD 7200RPM CMR
The Toshiba MG09 18TB Enterprise Hard Drive (MG09ACA18TE) is engineered for cloud-scale storage, business-critical servers, and enterprise data environments requiring high capacity, reliability, and sustained performance. Built on Toshiba’s advanced helium-sealed 10-disk design, the MG09 series delivers exceptional storage density and long-term operational efficiency.
Featuring Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) and Flux Control Microwave-Assisted Magnetic Recording (FC-MAMR) technology, this drive achieves high data integrity and broad system compatibility while supporting demanding 24/7 workloads. With a 7200RPM spindle speed, SATA III 6Gb/s interface, and 550TB/year workload rating, the MG09 is purpose-built for modern enterprise storage infrastructures.
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
✔ Massive 18TB enterprise-class capacity for data-intensive workloads
✔ Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) for maximum compatibility
✔ Toshiba FC-MAMR technology for higher density and reliability
✔ Helium-sealed 10-disk design for improved efficiency and cooling
✔ 7200RPM performance for consistent throughput
✔ Supports up to 550TB per year workload rating
✔ Optimised for cloud, file, object storage and business servers
✔ Lower power consumption for improved total cost of ownership
✔ Designed for 24/7 operation in multi-drive environments
ENTERPRISE-GRADE STORAGE PERFORMANCE
High Capacity, High Reliability
The MG09 delivers enterprise-class durability with an MTBF of 2.5 million hours, making it suitable for mission-critical environments.
Optimised for Data Centres
Designed to integrate seamlessly into standard 3.5-inch drive bays, reducing infrastructure footprint while increasing storage density.
Advanced Data Protection
Includes Toshiba Persistent Write Cache Technology, helping protect data integrity during unexpected power loss events.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model
Toshiba MG09ACA18TE
MG09 Series
Capacity
18TB
Form Factor
3.5-inch (26.1mm height)
Interface
SATA III 6.0Gb/s
Recording Technology
CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
Rotation Speed
7200RPM
Cache / Buffer
512MB
Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate
Up to 268MB/s (typ.)
Workload Rating
550TB per year
Power Consumption (Typical)
4.18W
MTBF
2,500,000 hours
AFR 0.35%
Sector Format
512e / 4Kn (model dependent)
Weight
720g (max)
IDEAL FOR
• Enterprise and cloud-scale storage
• Business-critical servers
• File and object storage systems
• Data centres and NAS environments
• High-capacity archival and analytics workloads