Toshiba · NAS
HDWG81GXZSTB
N300 Pro 16TB
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 HDWG81GXZSTB is a 16TB N300 Pro hard drive for NAS storage, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | HDWG81GXZSTB |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 16 TB · 16000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| NAS bays | 24 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 1024 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Sector format | 512e |
| Idle power (W) | 3.66 |
| Package / region | US retail; manufacturer-documented bulk package alias |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 550 |
| Average operating power (W) | 6.94 |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 294 |
| Documented package codes | HDWG81GUZSVB |
Source: Toshiba N300 Pro US datasheet TAEC-2839-R2.0, July 2026, pages 4, 7. Reviewed 2026-09-08. 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 294 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.
- Rotational vibration sensors: Yes. Check the documented drive-bay limit for multi-drive enclosures.
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Is HDWG81GXZSTB CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for HDWG81GXZSTB. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does HDWG81GXZSTB need?
HDWG81GXZSTB 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 HDWG81GXZSTB provide?
Its nominal capacity is 16000 GB, approximately 14901.2 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for HDWG81GXZSTB?
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.