Description
High Performance
The MG08SCA16TA is a high-performance hard drive from Toshiba with a capacity of 16 terabytes and a form factor of 3.5 inches. It uses the SAS interface and has a data transfer rate of 12 gigabits per second and it spins at 7200 RPM. This drive is likely intended for use in enterprise storage systems and servers where high-capacity and high-performance are a key requirement.
This drive is part of the MG08 series of enterprise-class hard drives from Toshiba, which are designed to deliver high-reliability and performance for demanding data center and enterprise environments. The SAS interface provides a higher data transfer rate and better performance than SATA, and it also allows for more advanced features such as dual-port connectivity and support for SAS expanders.
The 7200 RPM spin speed allows for faster data access, which can result in better performance for applications such as databases, online transaction processing (OLTP), and big data analytics. Additionally, the high-capacity of 16TB allows for storing large amounts of data, which can be useful for large-scale data storage and backup.
It’s recommended to consult the technical documentation or consult with the manufacturer or vendor of the system to confirm compatibility and to understand the drive’s full feature set. Also, it’s important to have a SAS host bus adapter, or a SAS expander in the system that supports 12GB/s speed.
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) is a type of interface used to connect storage devices, such as hard drives and solid-state drives, to a computer or server. It is an evolution of the parallel SCSI interface, which was commonly used in the past to connect storage devices to a computer.
SAS uses a serial communication protocol, which allows for faster data transfer rates and improved scalability compared to parallel SCSI. SAS also allows for more advanced features such as dual-port connectivity and support for SAS expanders. Dual-port connectivity allows for two host adapters to connect to the same device, providing redundancy and high-availability. SAS expanders allow for multiple SAS devices to be connected to a single host adapter, increasing the scalability of the storage system.
SAS is primarily used in enterprise storage systems and servers, where high-performance and reliability are important. It is also commonly used in storage area networks (SANs) and network-attached storage (NAS) systems.
SAS drives have the ability to have a SAS or SATA host interface, this way SAS drives are compatible with both SAS and SATA host controllers/expanders, providing backwards compatibility and flexibility for the storage systems.
Compatibility
The MG08SCA16TA Toshiba 16TB 3.5-inch hard drive with a SAS interface and a data transfer rate of 12 gigabits per second is primarily compatible with systems that have a SAS host bus adapter, or SAS expander that supports 12 GB/s speed and a 3.5-inch drive bay. This includes most servers and storage arrays that use SAS hard drives, and external hard drive enclosures that support SAS and 3.5-inch drives.
It’s important to check the system’s compatibility before purchasing the drive. Some systems may have different power or data connector requirements, or may have limitations on the maximum capacity of the hard drive that they can support. Additionally, the high-performance of this drive may require additional cooling or power supply, so it’s important to check if the system has the necessary resources to handle it.
It’s also important to check the system firmware and BIOS compatibility, and if the device’s operating system has the necessary drivers to support the drive.
The MG08SCA16TA is designed for use in enterprise storage systems, meaning that it is designed to be used in a data center or enterprise environment, and it could be less suitable for home or small office use.
It’s recommended to consult the technical documentation or consult with the manufacturer or vendor of the system to confirm compatibility.
General Information
Manufacturer : Toshiba
MPN : MG08SCA16TA
Product Name : 16TB 3.5inch SAS 7200RPM 4KN
Product Type : Internal Hard Drive (HDD)
HDD Type : SAS-12GBPS
SKU: MG08SCA16TA
Technical Information
Storage Capacity : 16 TB
Interfaces : SAS 12GBPS
Spindle Speed : 7200 RPM
Buffer : 512 MB
Hard Drive Size : 3.5inch
Mtbf : 2500000 Hours
Power Description
Operating Power Consumption : 8.12w
Dimension and Weight
Width : 4 Inch
Depth : 5.8 Inch
Height : 1 Inch
Weight : 1.52 Lbs
