Toshiba · Enterprise
MG09ACA18TE
MG09 18TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
Exact Amazon US product
$659.00
View on Amazon US ↗New listing · ASIN B093Z5LFWD
Price as of Sep 12, 2026 11:46 UTC
The Toshiba MG09ACA18TE is a 18TB MG09 hard drive for server and enterprise storage, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | MG09ACA18TE |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 18 TB · 18000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MiB) | 512 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Sector format | 512e |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 550 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 281 |
Source: Toshiba MG09 manufacturer specifications, pages 5. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- Up to 281 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
- 550 TB/year workload rating. This is a workload limit, not a promise of drive lifespan or a backup guarantee.
Before ordering
Match MG09ACA18TE, 18TB and SATA 6 Gb/s against the selected offer. Check your system’s exact-model compatibility list and the seller’s warranty and return terms.
Amazon US listings
Exact model matches on Amazon.com. A verified ASIN identifies the product; it does not guarantee current stock. Check the selected variant, condition and seller.
Amazon US · ASIN B093Z5LFWD
$659.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:46 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B0BLSFRBFK
$1,040.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:45 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B0BSB4VBL6
$1,824.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 04:47 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B093Z5LFWD
$599.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:46 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B0BLSFRBFK
$635.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:45 UTC
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What connection does MG09ACA18TE need?
MG09ACA18TE uses SATA 6 Gb/s and a 3.5-inch form factor. Match both with the computer, controller or enclosure. An M.2 slot, 2.5-inch bay and 3.5-inch bay are not interchangeable.
How much usable space does MG09ACA18TE provide?
Its nominal capacity is 18000 GB, approximately 16763.8 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for MG09ACA18TE?
Manufacturer specification: 5 years (eligible new drives). A renewed, used, OEM or imported offer can have different coverage. Check the serial number and seller terms before buying.