Toshiba · Enterprise
MG09SCA14TA
MG09 14TB
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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Compare alternatives ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Toshiba MG09SCA14TA is a 14TB MG09 hard drive for server and enterprise storage, using SAS 12 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | MG09SCA14TA |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 14 TB · 14000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MiB) | 512 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Sector format | 4Kn |
| Recording evidence | Manufacturer recording specification ↗ |
| Recording verified | 2026-10-02 |
| 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 7. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- CMR recording is specified for this exact model. Check enclosure support and workload limits before installing it in an array.
- 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.
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Is MG09SCA14TA CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for MG09SCA14TA. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does MG09SCA14TA need?
MG09SCA14TA uses SAS 12 Gb/s. It needs a compatible SAS controller or backplane; a standard motherboard SATA port cannot run it.
How much usable space does MG09SCA14TA provide?
Its nominal capacity is 14000 GB, approximately 13038.5 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for MG09SCA14TA?
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.