Toshiba MG11 Series 18 TB Enterprise Hard Drive - 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM

The Toshiba MG11 Series delivers enterprise-class performance and reliability for demanding nearline storage environments. With a massive 18 TB capacity, 7200 RPM spindle speed, and 512 MB buffer, this 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s hard drive is engineered for 24/7 operation in data centers and cloud storage systems.

Advantages

High capacity of 18 TB reduces footprint and power consumption per terabyte. CMR recording technology ensures consistent performance. Advanced rotational vibration sensors maintain data integrity in multi-drive enclosures. Persistent Write Cache enhances write performance while protecting data during power loss.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers and storage arrays
• Nearline and cloud data storage
• Backup and archival systems
• High-capacity RAID configurations

Key specifications

• Capacity: 18 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Buffer Size: 512 MB
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 281 MiB/s
• Workload Rating: 550 TB/year
• MTBF: 2.5 million hours
• Power Consumption (Idle): 4.0 W
• Power Consumption (Operating): 7.0 W
• Operating Temperature: 5 to 60 °C

Recommendations

Ideal for enterprise customers requiring high-density, reliable storage for data centers. Combine with compatible RAID controllers for optimal performance and redundancy.