Drive comparison
MG09SCA18TA vs MG11SCA18TE
Toshiba MG09 18TB and Toshiba MG11 18TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Toshiba
MG09 18TB
MG09SCA18TA
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
No verified exact-model Amazon listing yet.
Full specifications & all listings →Toshiba
MG11 18TB
MG11SCA18TE
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
No verified exact-model Amazon listing yet.
Full specifications & all listings →As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Match the selected variant, condition and seller terms before ordering.
What differs between these models?
- Cache (MiB): MG09SCA18TA lists 512; MG11SCA18TE lists 1024.
- Sector format: MG09SCA18TA lists 4Kn; MG11SCA18TE lists 512e.
- Sustained transfer (up to MB/s): MG09SCA18TA lists 281; 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 | MG09SCA18TA | MG11SCA18TE |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toshiba | Toshiba |
| Product family | MG09 | MG11 |
| Model number | MG09SCA18TA | MG11SCA18TE |
| Capacity (TB) | 18 | 18 |
| RPM | 7200 | 7200 |
| Interface | SAS 12 Gb/s | SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Cache (MiB) | 512 | 1024 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Sector format | 4Kn | 512e |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 550 | 550 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 281 | 295 |
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
MG09SCA18TA
Toshiba MG09 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 5
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.