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Toshiba

Toshiba MG08ACA14TE 14TB 3.5" 7200 RPM SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-3E8R-NKJ5E MPN MG08ACA14TE

14 TB enterprise hard drive with helium-sealed CMR, 7200 RPM, 512 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s

  • Total capacity14 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Recording methodCMR
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM

Model 14TB 512MB Cache

  • 14TB capacity for massive enterprise storage
  • 7200 RPM and 512MB cache deliver high throughput
  • CMR technology ensures broad system compatibility
  • Helium-sealed 9-disk design enables superior storage density
  • 550 TB yearly workload rating supports continuous operation

Enterprise Storage Capacity

The Toshiba MG08ACA14TE is a 14TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for enterprise storage systems. It uses conventional magnetic recording and a helium-sealed nine-disk design to deliver high capacity per spindle. The drive targets cloud-scale infrastructure, software-defined data centres and tiered storage deployments where density matters.

Thermals and Power Profile

Helium sealing reduces internal turbulence so the 7200 RPM motor runs cooler than air-filled equivalents. Rotational vibration sensors keep the spindle stable in multi-drive chassis, limiting excess vibration that can raise temperatures. The 512MB cache buffers bursts to smooth power draw during normal mixed workloads.

Sustained Load Behaviour

A 550TB per year workload rating means the drive is rated for continuous heavy writing without throttling. Persistent write cache technology protects in-flight data if power fails during sustained streams. The 512e advanced format keeps compatibility broad while the CMR media avoids the write penalties of shingled recording under long sequential loads.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $239.99
Pricier than about 75% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 14 TB
Higher than about 91% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $17.14 per TB
Cheaper than about 94% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineMG08 Series
Model nameMG08ACA14TE
Total capacity14 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Recording methodCMR
Cache memory512 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.1 mm
Maximum width101.85 mm
Maximum length147 mm
Shipping weight0.72 kg
Package size175 × 140 × 30 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the MG08ACA14TE in a standard 3.5-inch bay and what step is often missed?

Mount the 26.1 mm drive using four side or bottom screws, connect the SATA 6.0Gb/s data cable and a SATA power cable, then ensure the system BIOS or RAID controller recognises the 14 TB capacity before formatting.

What maintenance or replacement will the helium-sealed MG08ACA14TE need later?

No internal maintenance is possible; the helium-sealed 9-disk mechanism is not user-serviceable, so replacement is required once the 550 TB per year workload rating is exceeded or SMART attributes indicate wear.

What limit appears first during sustained writes on the MG08ACA14TE?

The 550 TB per year workload rating is the first sustained-use limit; exceeding it can reduce reliability before the 512 MB cache or 7200 RPM mechanical limits are reached.

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