Product Description
Toshiba MG07ACA14TE — 14TB enterprise SATA drive for storage-array duty
The Toshiba MG07ACA14TE (SKU: HDD-14TB-TOSHIBA-MG07ACA14TE) is a 3.5" SATA III enterprise hard drive rated for 24/7 operation, built for storage arrays and recording platforms rather than desktop use.
Key specs
- Capacity: 14TB
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Speed: 7200 RPM
- Cache: 256MB
- Form factor: 3.5 inch
- Workload rating: 550 TB/year — around ten times a typical desktop HDD, per Toshiba's own comparison
Where it fits on a job
Toshiba lists this drive for enterprise storage arrays (RAID or software-defined), cloud/hyperscale storage, distributed file systems, enterprise archive systems, industrial server platforms, and centralised surveillance data storage systems — relevant for the recording/storage tier behind a multi-camera install rather than a standalone edge DVR.
Reliability features
Toshiba's Stable Platter Technology stabilises the motor shaft at both ends for tracking accuracy under continuous load. Built-in Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors detect shock and compensate for vibration, aimed at reducing knock-on vibration in multi-bay chassis. Persistent Write Cache Technology holds data in flash-based cache and commits it to disk once power is restored, guarding against interrupted writes. The drive is also halogen-free.
Standard warranty on this drive is 5 years.
Specifications
- Brand
- Toshiba
- Capacity
- 14TB
- Connector Type
- SATA
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What workload is the Toshiba MG07ACA14TE rated for?
Toshiba rates it at 550 TB/year with 24/7 operation, around ten times the workload rating of a typical desktop hard disk drive.
Is the MG07ACA14TE suitable for CCTV storage arrays?
Yes — Toshiba lists centralised surveillance data storage systems among its ideal applications, alongside enterprise and cloud storage arrays.
How does the drive protect data during a power interruption?
Persistent Write Cache Technology stores in-flight data in flash-based cache and writes it to disk once power returns.
What is the cache size and interface on this drive?
It has a 256MB cache and a SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) interface, in a 3.5 inch form factor.
