Toshiba · Enterprise
MG10SDA800E
MG10 8TB
SAS 12 Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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$718.07
View on Amazon US ↗New listing · ASIN B0DJXHD32T
Price as of Oct 27, 2026 22:25 UTC
The Toshiba MG10SDA800E is a 8TB MG10 hard drive for server and enterprise storage, using SAS 12 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.

Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | MG10SDA800E |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 8 TB · 8000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MiB) | 512 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Sector format | 512e |
| 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 MG10 manufacturer specifications, pages 10. 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.
Before ordering
Match MG10SDA800E, 8TB and SAS 12 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
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Amazon US · ASIN B0DJXHD32T
$718.07 · as of Oct 27, 2026 22:25 UTC
MG10SDA800E questions answered
Is MG10SDA800E CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for MG10SDA800E. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does MG10SDA800E need?
MG10SDA800E 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 MG10SDA800E provide?
Its nominal capacity is 8000 GB, approximately 7450.6 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for MG10SDA800E?
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.