Toshiba N300 16TB 3.5 inch NAS Hard Drive (SATA, 7200 RPM)

The Toshiba N300 16TB is a 3.5-inch NAS-optimised hard drive built for reliable, around-the-clock storage in 1- to 8-bay network attached storage systems. Running at 7200 RPM over a SATA 6 Gb/s interface with a 256 MB cache and CMR recording, it delivers consistent performance for home and small-business NAS, backup and media servers.

Advantages

Designed for 24/7 operation and a 180 TB/year workload, the N300 uses integrated rotational vibration (RV) sensors to stay stable in multi-bay enclosures where several drives spin together. CMR (conventional magnetic recording) suits RAID rebuilds and sustained writes, and a high MTTF rating supports years of dependable use.

Suitable for

• 1- to 8-bay home and small-business NAS
• 24/7 backup, archive and media servers
• RAID arrays needing CMR reliability
• Expanding or upgrading NAS storage capacity

Key specifications

• Brand: Toshiba
• Model: N300 16TB
• EAN: 4260557513767
• Capacity: 16 TB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch internal
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 256 MB; recording: CMR
• Workload: 180 TB/year, 24/7
• Features: Rotational vibration sensors

How to use

Insert the drive into a NAS or 3.5-inch bay, connect SATA data and power, then add it to your NAS volume or RAID set following the system's guidance. The NAS will initialise and format the drive. Ensure good airflow in multi-bay enclosures for sustained 24/7 performance.

Recommendations

For data protection, use the drive in a RAID configuration and keep regular backups. Match drives for capacity and model when building an array. Confirm your NAS supports 16 TB drives, and place units in well-ventilated bays for the best reliability.