Toshiba MG08ACA16TE 16TB 7200 RPM SATA 6Gb/s 3.5" Enterprise HDD — 512e, 512MiB Buffer, New
Warranty: Lifetime
The SATA version of Toshiba's 16TB MG08 — for servers and NAS without SAS
Toshiba MG08ACA16TE — MG08 series 16TB enterprise capacity HDD, SATA 6Gb/s, 3.5-inch
→ SATA, not SAS. MG08ACA is SATA; MG08SCA is SAS 12Gb/s. A SAS backplane accepts SATA drives, but a SATA-only controller will not run a SAS drive.
Part Number: MG08ACA16TE
Description: Toshiba MG08 16TB 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM enterprise HDD, 512e
The MG08 is Toshiba's helium-sealed enterprise capacity HDD line. The MG08ACA16TE is the 16TB SATA model with 512-byte emulation (512e), a 512MiB buffer and conventional magnetic recording (CMR).
Toshiba rates it for a 550TB per year workload, suitable for 24x7 server and storage use.
Which One Do I Need?
| Part | Interface | Sector format |
|---|---|---|
| MG08ACA16TE — this listing | SATA 6Gb/s | 512e |
| MG08ACA16TA | SATA 6Gb/s | 4Kn |
| MG08SCA16TE | SAS 12Gb/s | 512e |
512e works almost everywhere. 4Kn drives need OS and controller support for 4K native sectors; 512e drives present 512-byte sectors for compatibility.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MG08ACA16TE |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Rotational speed | 7200 RPM |
| Buffer | 512MiB |
| Sector format | 512e |
| Recording | CMR |
| Workload rating | 550TB per year |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Weight | 720 g max |
| Condition | New |
Source: Toshiba MG08 product overview.
Server Trays and Branded Firmware
This is the bare Toshiba drive. Dell, HPE and Cisco servers need the matching drive tray, and some arrays only accept drives with their own branded firmware. Tell us the server model and we will confirm fit before it ships.
Good to Know
- No tray included. Bare drive only.
- Data sheet weight. Toshiba lists 720 g maximum.
Quick Checklist — Is This the Right Drive?
Your system takes 3.5-inch SATA drives. You want 16TB at 7200 RPM with 512e sectors. You have a tray or a bay that takes a bare drive.
Availability
New · Ships from Resilient Tec in Knoxville, TN · Free standard shipping on US orders.
We confirm stock and lead time with you before an order ships. Need several, or a matching set? Request a quote →
Warranty: lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec — not a manufacturer term. When something fails you reach a named seller in the US, not a ticket queue.
You Might Also Need
- Toshiba MG08SCA16TE — SAS version
- 16TB drive comparison guide
Related Guides
The SATA version of Toshiba's 16TB MG08 — for servers and NAS without SAS
Toshiba MG08ACA16TE — MG08 series 16TB enterprise capacity HDD, SATA 6Gb/s, 3.5-inch
→ SATA, not SAS. MG08ACA is SATA; MG08SCA is SAS 12Gb/s. A SAS backplane accepts SATA drives, but a SATA-only controller will not run a SAS drive.
Part Number: MG08ACA16TE
Description: Toshiba MG08 16TB 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM enterprise HDD, 512e
The MG08 is Toshiba's helium-sealed enterprise capacity HDD line. The MG08ACA16TE is the 16TB SATA model with 512-byte emulation (512e), a 512MiB buffer and conventional magnetic recording (CMR).
Toshiba rates it for a 550TB per year workload, suitable for 24x7 server and storage use.
Which One Do I Need?
| Part | Interface | Sector format |
|---|---|---|
| MG08ACA16TE — this listing | SATA 6Gb/s | 512e |
| MG08ACA16TA | SATA 6Gb/s | 4Kn |
| MG08SCA16TE | SAS 12Gb/s | 512e |
512e works almost everywhere. 4Kn drives need OS and controller support for 4K native sectors; 512e drives present 512-byte sectors for compatibility.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MG08ACA16TE |
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Rotational speed | 7200 RPM |
| Buffer | 512MiB |
| Sector format | 512e |
| Recording | CMR |
| Workload rating | 550TB per year |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Weight | 720 g max |
| Condition | New |
Source: Toshiba MG08 product overview.
Server Trays and Branded Firmware
This is the bare Toshiba drive. Dell, HPE and Cisco servers need the matching drive tray, and some arrays only accept drives with their own branded firmware. Tell us the server model and we will confirm fit before it ships.
Good to Know
- No tray included. Bare drive only.
- Data sheet weight. Toshiba lists 720 g maximum.
Quick Checklist — Is This the Right Drive?
Your system takes 3.5-inch SATA drives. You want 16TB at 7200 RPM with 512e sectors. You have a tray or a bay that takes a bare drive.
Availability
New · Ships from Resilient Tec in Knoxville, TN · Free standard shipping on US orders.
We confirm stock and lead time with you before an order ships. Need several, or a matching set? Request a quote →
Warranty: lifetime, backed by Resilient Tec — not a manufacturer term. When something fails you reach a named seller in the US, not a ticket queue.
You Might Also Need
- Toshiba MG08SCA16TE — SAS version
- 16TB drive comparison guide