Drive comparison
ST18000NM000D vs MG09SCA18TE
Seagate Exos X20 18TB and Toshiba MG09 18TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
Exos X20 18TB
ST18000NM000D
12 Gb/s SAS · 3.5-inch
$689.00
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MG09 18TB
MG09SCA18TE
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- Interface: ST18000NM000D lists 12 Gb/s SAS; MG09SCA18TE lists SAS 12 Gb/s.
A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | ST18000NM000D | MG09SCA18TE |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Toshiba |
| Product family | Exos X20 | MG09 |
| Model number | ST18000NM000D | MG09SCA18TE |
| Capacity (TB) | 18 | 18 |
| FIPS | No | Not recorded |
| Interface | 12 Gb/s SAS | SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| RPM | Not recorded | 7200 |
| Cache (MiB) | Not recorded | 512 |
| Sector format | Not recorded | 512e |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | Not recorded | 550 |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | Not recorded | 281 |
Compatibility and buying checks
- A SAS drive requires a compatible SAS controller or backplane. A normal motherboard SATA port cannot operate a SAS drive.
- Check sector-format support in the controller and operating system, particularly for native 4K (4Kn) variants.
- Compare new and renewed offers separately. The manufacturer specification does not guarantee the warranty or return policy of a marketplace seller.
Manufacturer sources
ST18000NM000D
Seagate Exos X20 manufacturer specifications ↗
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
MG09SCA18TE
Toshiba MG09 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 5
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.