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Silver rectangular 3.5-inch hard drive with label showing 16TB capacity

Toshiba

Toshiba MG09ACA16TE 16TB 7200 RPM 512MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-7953-EEJZZ MPN MG09ACA16TE

A 16 TB enterprise hard drive with 7200 RPM, 512 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface for high-capacity storage

  • Total capacity16 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory512 MB
  • Key featuresApplications Cloud-scale Sever and Storage Infrastructure So
  • Massive 16TB capacity stores vast enterprise datasets
  • 7200 RPM spindle delivers sustained high-throughput performance
  • 512MB cache accelerates burst workloads and metadata operations
  • Helium-sealed 9-disk design enables superior storage density
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface ensures broad system compatibility

Enterprise capacity drive

The Toshiba MG09ACA16TE is a 16TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for enterprise storage workloads. It runs at 7200 RPM with a 512MB cache on a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. The helium-sealed design uses nine disks and CMR technology for broad compatibility in high-density systems.

Standard 3.5 inch installation

The drive fits the industry-standard 3.5 inch 26.1mm height form factor and connects via a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. No special mounting hardware or drivers are required beyond a compatible SATA port and power connector. Installers should verify that the chassis provides adequate airflow for helium-sealed drives and that the backplane supports the drive's power profile.

Sustained enterprise workloads

Under continuous operation the drive maintains 7200 RPM performance with a lower operational power profile for better power efficiency per terabyte. The FC-MAMR recording technology and helium sealing support consistent throughput in capacity-optimised cloud and rack-scale storage systems. It is not suited for workloads that demand SSD-like latency or for desktop builds that need a smaller form factor.

How it compares

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

Price $296.99
Pricier than about 82% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 16 TB
Higher than about 92% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $18.56 per TB
Cheaper than about 93% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Product lineMG09 Series
Model nameMG09ACA16TE
Total capacity16 TB
Recommended useFor Enterprise Storage
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory512 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.69 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 26 mm

Questions about this item

How can I verify the MG09ACA16TE is operating correctly after installation?

The drive should be recognised in BIOS or OS disk management showing its full 16TB capacity, spin audibly at 7200 RPM, and report zero reallocated sectors in SMART data after an initial surface scan.

What ships with the MG09ACA16TE and what must I source separately?

The 3.5-inch helium-sealed drive with 512MB cache is supplied alone; you must provide a SATA data cable, a SATA power connector from your PSU, and suitable 3.5-inch mounting hardware for your chassis.

Which interface version of the MG09 series should I choose for a SATA-based server?

Select the MG09ACA16TE with the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface; the alternative 12.0Gb/s SAS model requires a SAS controller and is not compatible with standard SATA backplanes.

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