Toshiba · Enterprise
MG11ACA18TE
MG11 18TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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Listing details ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Toshiba MG11ACA18TE is a 18TB MG11 hard drive for server and enterprise storage, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | MG11ACA18TE |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 18 TB · 18000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MiB) | 1024 |
| 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) | 295 |
Source: Toshiba MG11 manufacturer specifications, pages 5. 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 295 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 MG11ACA18TE CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for MG11ACA18TE. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does MG11ACA18TE need?
MG11ACA18TE 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 MG11ACA18TE 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 MG11ACA18TE?
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.