{"product_id":"mg08sca16te-toshiba-16tb-sas-hard-drive-12gbps-72k-rpm-512e-refurbished","title":"MG08SCA16TE - Toshiba 16TB SAS Hard Drive 12GBPS 7.2K RPM 512E, Refurbished","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCapacity: 16TB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to storage solutions, the capacity of a hard drive plays a crucial role in determining its usefulness. In the case of the Toshiba MG08SCA16TE SAS Hard Drive, users can enjoy 16TB capacity. This massive storage space opens up endless possibilities for individuals and businesses alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Specifications of Toshiba HDD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eToshiba\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMG08SCA16TE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e16TB 3.5-inch SAS 7200RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrive Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eInternal Hard Disk Drive (HDD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e16TB, suitable for large-scale data storage needs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSAS 12Gbps, ensuring high-speed data access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRotational Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7200 RPM for consistent performance and fast data retrieval\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffer Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e512MB cache for improved read and write speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3.5-inch, ideal for desktop and server environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2,500,000 hours, indicating high reliability and longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Refurbished\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperational Power Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8.12W during typical workloads, balancing performance and efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePhysical Dimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e101.85 mm for a standard 3.5-inch drive bay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e26.1 mm, compact design for easy integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e147.0 mm, fitting into various storage arrays and enclosures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerformance Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e16TB storage, catering to data-heavy applications like databases, backups, and media storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptimized for Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e7200 RPM spindle speed combined with 12Gbps SAS interface, enhancing data throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge Cache Buffer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e512MB cache memory, boosting read and write operations for smoother performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eReliability and Durability\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMTBF:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.5 million hours, designed for continuous operation in demanding environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Efficiency:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8.12W power draw during active use, balancing high performance with energy consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUse Case: Solving Common Storage Challenges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis drive addresses three common enterprise storage needs: expanding usable 3.5in LFF capacity in existing arrays without a full chassis replacement, replacing failed drives in Dell, HPE, or Cisco UCS bays at well below OEM pricing, and providing bulk near-line storage for backup targets, media archives, surveillance\/NVR systems, and cold-data tiers where 7200 RPM performance and 12Gb\/s SAS throughput are sufficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCross-Brand Drive Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame drive class: 16TB, SAS 12Gb\/s, 7200 RPM, 512e, 3.5in LFF, CMR\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToshiba (this drive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMG08SCA16TE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512MB cache, helium-sealed, 2.5M-hr MTBF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWestern Digital \/ HGST Ultrastar DC HC550\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWUH721816ALE6L4 (OEM 0F38462)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpec-for-spec match\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeagate Exos X16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eST16000NM002G\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512e\/4Kn FastFormat, 256MB cache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eServer Platform Option Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame drive class used across these chassis (16TB \/ SAS 12G \/ 7.2K \/ 512e \/ 3.5in LFF)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServer Platform\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption\/Spare Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaddy\/Tray Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDell PowerEdge (13G-16G)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400-BJLE \/ 400-BJKS \/ 400-BJKN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires Dell drive tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHPE ProLiant \/ Apollo \/ MSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP23608-B21 (LP), P23863-B21 (SC), P21581-001 (MSA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires HPE tray\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCisco UCS S3260 \/ C-Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUCS-S3260-HD16T \/ UCS-HD16T7KL4KN=\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRequires Cisco carrier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: OEM-branded drives (Dell, HPE, Cisco) ship with vendor-specific firmware for backplane signaling, drive health reporting, and RAID controller integration. This Toshiba MG08SCA16TE is electrically and mechanically compatible with the same SAS 12Gb\/s, 3.5in LFF, 512e bays used across these platforms. Confirm your RAID controller supports generic\/non-OEM drives (or use HBA\/JBOD mode) if OEM firmware validation is required.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMG08SCA16TE vs MG09SCA18TE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToshiba's MG08 and MG09 Enterprise Capacity families share the same 3.5-inch, SAS 12Gb\/s, 7200 RPM, helium-sealed platform, so the decision mostly comes down to capacity and recording technology rather than day-to-day performance. The MG08SCA16TE tops out at 16TB using conventional magnetic recording (CMR) across 8-9 platters. The MG09SCA18TE reaches 18TB by adding an extra platter and using Toshiba's flux-control MAMR (FC-MAMR) recording technology to push areal density higher while remaining CMR-based (no shingled writes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMG08SCA16TE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMG09SCA18TE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18TB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 12Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAS 12Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpindle Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7200 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7200 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecording\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCMR\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCMR (FC-MAMR)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSector Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCache\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e512MB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5in LFF, helium-sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5in LFF, helium-sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated MTBF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 million hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 million hours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause both drives are physically and electrically drop-in compatible with the same 3.5in SAS bays, choosing between them usually comes down to cost per terabyte versus future headroom. The MG08SCA16TE is typically the better value when you're topping off an existing array or replacing a failed 16TB drive. The MG09SCA18TE makes more sense when you're planning capacity 3-5 years out and want to reduce the number of bays or enclosures needed for a given amount of storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Dell PowerEdge Servers Support the MG08SCA16TE?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MG08SCA16TE is a standard 3.5in LFF, SAS 12Gb\/s drive, so it fits any Dell PowerEdge chassis configured with 3.5in LFF SAS\/SATA backplanes across the 13th through 16th generation lineups. Commonly deployed platforms include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13th Gen:\u003c\/strong\u003e PowerEdge R730, R730xd, R530, T430, T630\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14th Gen:\u003c\/strong\u003e PowerEdge R740, R740xd, R540, T440, T640\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15th Gen:\u003c\/strong\u003e PowerEdge R750, R750xd, R550, T550, R7515, R7525\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16th Gen:\u003c\/strong\u003e PowerEdge R760, R760xd, R660, T560\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few things to confirm before ordering: make sure your specific chassis SKU was built with the 3.5in LFF backplane (many of these models also ship in 2.5in SFF configurations that won't accept this drive), and use a Dell drive tray or caddy (see the part numbers above) since Dell backplanes require Dell-specific carriers. The drive works in PERC hardware RAID or HBA330\/HBA355 passthrough mode; see the firmware and RAID compatibility section below for details on non-OEM drive handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Verify a Refurbished Toshiba MG08 Drive Using SMART Data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the MG08SCA16TE is a SAS drive rather than SATA, it reports health through SCSI log pages instead of the ATA SMART attribute table you may be used to from consumer drives. The standard tool for reading this data is smartmontools (smartctl), version 7.0 or later for full SAS support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstall smartmontools and run \u003ccode\u003esudo smartctl -a -d scsi \/dev\/sdX\u003c\/code\u003e, replacing \/dev\/sdX with the drive's device path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck \u003cstrong\u003eSMART Health Status\u003c\/strong\u003e - this should read \"OK\". Anything else means the drive has flagged itself as failing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Drive Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e against \u003cstrong\u003eDrive Trip Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e - a healthy drive under load should run well below its trip point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLook at \u003cstrong\u003eElements in grown defect list\u003c\/strong\u003e - this should be at or near zero. A rising count over time indicates media wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview the \u003cstrong\u003eError counter log\u003c\/strong\u003e for read, write, and verify operations, and confirm \u003cstrong\u003eTotal uncorrected errors\u003c\/strong\u003e is 0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck \u003cstrong\u003eNon-medium error count\u003c\/strong\u003e - a low number is normal; a high count can point to cabling, backplane, or HBA issues rather than the drive itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote \u003cstrong\u003eAccumulated start-stop cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epower-on hours\u003c\/strong\u003e for context on how the drive was used previously, and ask your seller for this information if it isn't already disclosed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor extra confidence, run a full self-test with \u003ccode\u003esudo smartctl -t long -d scsi \/dev\/sdX\u003c\/code\u003e and check the results afterward in the self-test log.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery refurbished drive from Resilient Tec is already tested against these criteria before being listed, but running your own smartctl check on arrival is good practice for any enterprise drive purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMG08SCA16TE Firmware, Sector Size (512e vs 4Kn), and RAID Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSector format:\u003c\/strong\u003e This drive is the 512e variant, meaning it uses 4096-byte physical sectors internally but presents 512-byte logical sectors to the host for backward compatibility. That makes it a safe drop-in replacement for older RAID controllers, BIOS, and operating systems that expect 512-byte sectors, with only a small potential write-amplification penalty on unaligned I\/O (which modern OSes avoid by default through proper partition alignment). A separate 4Kn version of this drive family exists for environments that support native 4K sectors, but it requires UEFI boot and OS\/controller support that 512e does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirmware:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a generic (non-OEM-locked) Toshiba drive, so it runs Toshiba's standard firmware rather than a Dell\/HPE\/Cisco-branded firmware build. 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