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Toshiba

Toshiba MG10AFA22TE 22TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-6KXX-JTRH0 MPN MG10AFA22TE

22 TB enterprise hard drive with CMR technology, 7200 rpm speed and 550 TB annual workload rating

  • 22 TB capacity stores massive datasets
  • 7200 RPM speed delivers up to 271 MiB/s transfer rate
  • CMR technology supports 550 TB yearly workload rating
  • 512 MiB buffer optimises data reliability and throughput
  • Power draw between 4.35 W and 4.82 W for efficient operation

Capacity and Recording Technology

The Toshiba MG10AFA22TE is a 22TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive that uses conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology. It spins at 7200rpm and connects via a SATA interface, providing high-capacity storage for desktop and server environments. A 512MiB buffer supports sustained data transfers. The drive is rated for a 550TB per year workload.

Fit for Purpose

This drive suits operators who need dense, reliable capacity for file, object, or block storage in business-critical servers and storage systems. It integrates into existing 3.5-inch drive bays and offers power consumption between 4.35W and 4.82W. Buyers who require the lower latency or higher throughput of solid-state storage should consider a different storage class.

Throughput and Workload Headroom

Maximum data transfer speed reaches 271MiB/s, which handles sequential read and write tasks such as bulk archiving, backup targets, and media repositories. The 550TB annual workload rating provides headroom for continuous enterprise duty cycles. Workloads demanding sustained random I/O performance beyond what mechanical drives deliver will exceed the comfortable operating envelope of this device.

How it compares

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Price $591.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameMG10AFA22TE
Size & build
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 102 mm

Questions about this item

Will my server chassis have a standard 3.5-inch drive bay and SATA power and data cables for this 22TB drive?

Yes, the MG10AFA22TE uses the standard 3.5-inch form factor and connects via SATA, so it fits existing drive bays and uses ordinary SATA power and data cables.

Can I run this 7200RPM CMR drive alongside older SATA drives in the same RAID array or backplane?

The drive uses the same SATA interface as earlier models, so it can share a backplane or RAID controller with older SATA drives; the 550TB per year workload rating and 7200RPM speed simply provide higher throughput within that existing infrastructure.

How can I confirm the 512MiB buffer and 271MiB/s maximum transfer speed are active after installation?

Check the drive's reported cache size in the OS or RAID controller utility and run a sequential read benchmark; sustained speeds approaching 271MiB/s indicate the buffer and 7200RPM performance are functioning as specified.

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