Product Description
Toshiba N300 14TB is a 3.5" SATA III (6 Gb/s) hard drive built for continuous NAS and multi-bay RAID workloads — the spec sheet installers actually check before quoting a storage refresh.
Key specs
- Capacity: 14TB per drive — sizeable per-bay headroom for multi-drive RAID arrays
- Interface: 3.5" SATA III, 6 Gb/s — standard connection for NAS enclosures and most DVR/NVR bays
- Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
- Cache: 256 MB buffer for sustained read/write performance
- Duty cycle: designed for 24/7 continuous operation, not intermittent desktop use
- Optimised for: RAID and multi-bay NAS environments
Why it matters on the job
NAS controllers and surveillance recorders both keep drives writing constantly — no idle spin-down between bursts. A drive rated for that duty cycle is the baseline spec for any RAID build or DVR/NVR storage upgrade where downtime for a swapped drive isn't an option.
Where it fits
Toshiba lists the N300 series as built for NAS systems, and the same 24/7-rated mechanism carries across into surveillance storage roles — spec it into a NAS chassis or a recorder bay where sustained write load, not burst speed, is the deciding factor.
Confirm bay compatibility (SATA power and data, 3.5" drive bay clearance) against the NAS or recorder chassis before ordering for a build.
Specifications
- Brand
- Toshiba
- Capacity
- 14TB
- Connector Type
- SATA
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What interface does the Toshiba N300 14TB use?
3.5-inch SATA III at 6 Gb/s, the standard connection for NAS bays and most DVR/NVR recorders.
Is this drive rated for continuous operation?
Yes, the N300 series is designed for 24/7 continuous operation rather than intermittent desktop use.
What's the spindle speed and cache size?
7200 RPM spindle speed with a 256 MB cache buffer for sustained read/write performance.
Is the N300 14TB suitable for RAID arrays?
Yes, it's optimised for RAID and multi-bay NAS environments.
