Drive comparison
ST18000NM005J vs MG11SCA18TE
Seagate Exos X18 18TB and Toshiba MG11 18TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
Exos X18 18TB
ST18000NM005J
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
$794.45
Amazon US · New listing ↗ASIN B098YCXY22 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:42 UTC
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MG11 18TB
MG11SCA18TE
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- Sustained transfer (up to MB/s): ST18000NM005J lists 270; MG11SCA18TE lists 295.
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 | ST18000NM005J | MG11SCA18TE |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Toshiba |
| Product family | Exos X18 | MG11 |
| Model number | ST18000NM005J | MG11SCA18TE |
| Capacity (TB) | 18 | 18 |
| RPM | 7200 | 7200 |
| Interface | SAS 12 Gb/s | SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 256 | Not recorded |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Average idle power (W) | 5.6 | Not recorded |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 | Not recorded |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 270 | 295 |
| Cache (MiB) | Not recorded | 1024 |
| Sector format | Not recorded | 512e |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | Not recorded | 550 |
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
ST18000NM005J
Seagate Exos X18 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
MG11SCA18TE
Toshiba MG11 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 5
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.