TOSHIBA MG11ACA14TE-V 14TB 3.5 inch SATA 6Gb/s Enterprise Hard Drive

The TOSHIBA MG11ACA14TE-V is a high-capacity 14TB enterprise hard drive designed for data centers and demanding storage environments. Featuring a 3.5-inch form factor and SATA 6Gb/s interface, this drive delivers reliable performance with a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and a 256 MB cache buffer. Utilizing CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology and helium-sealed design, it ensures efficient operation and durability.

Advantages

With a workload rating of 550 TB/year and an MTBF of 2.5 million hours, the MG11ACA14TE-V offers exceptional reliability for 24/7 operation. The helium-sealed drive reduces power consumption and vibration, while rotational vibration sensors maintain performance in multi-drive arrays. Ideal for cloud storage, big data analytics, and enterprise backup solutions.

Suitable for

• Data center storage systems
• Enterprise NAS and RAID arrays
• Cloud and hyperscale infrastructure
• Video surveillance and archival storage

Key specifications

• Capacity: 14 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache Buffer: 256 MB
• Recording Technology: CMR
• Drive Technology: Helium-sealed
• Workload Rating: 550 TB/year
• MTBF: 2.5 Million Hours
• Power Consumption (Idle): 4.0 W
• Power Consumption (Operating): 7.3 W
• Sector Size: 512e
• Number of Platters: 9
• Number of Heads: 18
• Rotational Vibration Sensors: Yes
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 250 MB/s
• Operating Temperature: 5 - 60 °C

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair this drive with a compatible enterprise controller or RAID card. Ensure adequate cooling in high-density storage environments. This drive is not recommended for consumer desktop use due to its enterprise-grade specifications.