Toshiba MG09SCA12TE 3.5" 12TB, 7200 RPM, 512MB, SAS Hard Drive, Enterprise

The Toshiba MG09SCA12TE is a 12TB enterprise hard drive engineered for high-density storage systems. It operates on a SAS 12.0 Gbit/s interface and features a 7200 RPM rotational speed within a standard 3.5-inch form factor. The drive utilizes a helium-sealed chassis and Flux Control Microwave-Assisted Magnetic Recording (FC-MAMR) technology. These design elements support its high capacity and provide a stable operational foundation for cloud-scale server and storage infrastructure.

With a 512 MB buffer and sustained transfer rates of 268 MB/s, this HDD is optimized for large-scale data processing. It is rated for a workload of up to 550 TB per year and is built for continuous 24/7 operation, with an MTBF of 2.5 million hours. For data integrity, the drive incorporates end-to-end data protection. The Sanitize Instant Erase (SIE) function provides a mechanism for secure data retirement from the media.

• 12 TB storage capacity
• 3.5-inch enterprise form factor
• SAS interface with 12.0 Gbit/s transfer rate
• 7200 RPM rotational speed
• 512 MB cache buffer
• Up to 268 MB/s sustained transfer speed
• Designed for cloud-scale server and storage applications
• Idle power consumption of 3.76 W
• 20 dB idle noise level
• Dimensions of 101.6 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm
• Weighs 690 g