Toshiba MG11 Series Enterprise Capacity HDD 18TB 3.5in SAS 7200RPM 512MB 512e

The Toshiba MG11 Series Enterprise Capacity HDD is a high-performance, helium-sealed hard disk drive designed for mission-critical data center and enterprise storage environments. With a massive 18TB capacity, SAS 12Gb/s interface, and 7200 RPM spindle speed, this drive delivers exceptional reliability and efficiency for demanding workloads.

Advantages

This drive offers industry-leading storage density with helium-sealed technology, reducing power consumption and improving reliability. The 512MB cache and 512e sector format ensure optimal performance for both legacy and modern applications. With a 2.5 million hour MTBF and 550 TB/year workload rate limit, it is built for 24/7 operation.

Suitable for

• Enterprise servers and storage arrays
• Cloud and hyperscale data centers
• Big data analytics and archival storage
• High-availability systems requiring hot-swap support

Key specifications

• Capacity: 18 TB
• Interface: SAS 12Gb/s
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 512 MB
• Sector Size: 512e
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 270 MB/s
• MTBF: 2.5 million hours
• Workload Rate Limit: 550 TB/year
• Power Consumption (Idle): 5.5 W
• Power Consumption (Operating): 9.4 W
• Hot-Swap Support: Yes
• Technology: Helium-sealed
• Vibration Tolerance: Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors
• Warranty: 5-year limited

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this drive with a compatible SAS controller and ensure proper cooling in your chassis. The helium-sealed design allows for higher density and lower power, making it ideal for green data centers.