Drive comparison
MG10SDA200E vs MG10SDA200N
Toshiba MG10 2TB and Toshiba MG10 2TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Toshiba
MG10 2TB
MG10SDA200E
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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MG10 2TB
MG10SDA200N
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- Sector format: MG10SDA200E lists 512e; MG10SDA200N lists 512n.
- Sustained transfer (up to MB/s): MG10SDA200E lists 281; MG10SDA200N lists 204.
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 | MG10SDA200E | MG10SDA200N |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Toshiba | Toshiba |
| Product family | MG10 | MG10 |
| Model number | MG10SDA200E | MG10SDA200N |
| Capacity (TB) | 2 | 2 |
| RPM | 7200 | 7200 |
| Interface | SAS 12 Gb/s | SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Cache (MiB) | 512 | 512 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Sector format | 512e | 512n |
| 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 | 204 |
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
MG10SDA200E
Toshiba MG10 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 13
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
MG10SDA200N
Toshiba MG10 manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 13
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.