MG08SDA400E Toshiba Enterprise Capacity 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12Gbps HDD

High-Capacity Enterprise Storage Solution

The TOSHIBA MG08SDA400E 4TB hard disk drive is purpose-built for enterprise environments requiring reliable, high-capacity storage. Designed to support demanding data storage infrastructures, this 3.5-inch internal drive offers seamless performance with SAS 12Gbps connectivity and a robust 256MB cache buffer.

Manufacturer Details

• Brand: TOSHIBA
• Part Number: MG08SDA400E
• Product Category: Enterprise 3.5-inch SAS Hard Disk Drives

Designed for Business-Critical Applications

Ideal for mid-range to nearline business-critical operations, this enterprise-class HDD serves a range of storage applications where data availability and performance matter most.

• Optimized for midline and nearline workload environments
• Reliable storage for Tier 2 business-critical servers
• Suited for servers requiring large capacity per drive bay
• Perfect for capacity-centric data center deployments

Essential Product Specifications

Crafted with precision, the MG08SDA400E is engineered to deliver dependable, high-speed data access for enterprise platforms. Key attributes include:

• Storage Capacity: 4 Terabytes (4TB)
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal hard drive
• Interface: High-speed SAS-12Gbps for enterprise-grade data transfer
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM for balanced performance and reliability
• Cache Buffer: 256MB to enhance read/write operations

Built for Data-Intensive Workloads

This enterprise hard drive supports a variety of mission-critical and storage-intensive applications, ensuring dependable operation under continuous workloads. The high rotational speed paired with SAS interface delivers consistent throughput and low-latency data access.

Applications and Use Cases

The MG08SDA400E is particularly suitable for:

• High-capacity per spindle server configurations
• Secondary-tier enterprise storage solutions
• Archive and backup repositories requiring reliable performance
• Data centers needing scalable, dependable storage infrastructure

Robust Hardware Architecture

With its high-capacity platters, enhanced buffer, and enterprise-grade SAS interface, this TOSHIBA hard drive is optimized for efficient, continuous operation in multi-drive storage environments.

Advanced Features at a Glance

• 7200 RPM rotational speed for stable, balanced performance
• High-speed SAS-12Gbps interface ensuring swift, secure data transfer
• Large 256MB cache buffer accelerating frequent data access operations
• Capacity-optimized design for modern storage infrastructures

Reliable Enterprise Storage Infrastructure

The MG08SDA400E integrates seamlessly into enterprise storage arrays and servers, ensuring robust data protection and consistent uptime in mission-critical setups. Its high reliability and balanced performance make it a preferred choice for IT environments handling extensive data workloads.

Enterprise-Grade Storage Solutions with the Toshiba MG08SDA400E 4TB SAS Hard Drive

The Toshiba MG08SDA400E 4TB 7.2K RPM SAS-12Gbps Enterprise Capacity MG08-D internal hard drive is part of Toshiba's MG08 series, a line of enterprise-class 3.5-inch HDDs engineered for high-capacity, performance-driven, and mission-critical storage environments. Designed with a robust 256MB cache and advanced 512e sector formatting, this drive provides consistent throughput, exceptional scalability, and reliable storage for data center infrastructures, cloud storage arrays, and enterprise IT systems.

Key Features of the Toshiba MG08SDA400E Enterprise Capacity Hard Drive

This 4TB SAS-12Gbps hard drive integrates industry-standard enterprise features designed to meet the demands of high-availability server and storage systems:

• Capacity: 4TB of enterprise-class storage capacity.
• Interface: High-speed SAS-12Gbps interface for enhanced data transfer rates.
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM for optimized performance and reliability.
• Cache: 256MB data buffer for accelerated read/write operations.
• Sector Format: Advanced 512e emulation technology for improved compatibility with legacy and modern systems.
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch standard drive bay design.
• Enterprise Workload Rating: Up to 550TB per year workload capability.

Advanced Enterprise Workload Capabilities

Engineered for heavy workloads and 24/7 operation, the Toshiba MG08SDA400E is optimized for mission-critical applications requiring reliable, scalable, and efficient storage. It supports a workload rating of 550TB per year, significantly higher than consumer and NAS-grade drives, making it suitable for business-critical tasks such as virtualized environments, cloud storage arrays, big data analysis, and content delivery systems.

Performance Advantages of the Toshiba MG08SDA400E 4TB SAS HDD

Equipped with enterprise-grade mechanical and firmware enhancements, the MG08SDA400E delivers consistent and dependable performance. Its 7,200 RPM rotational speed combined with a large 256MB cache ensures fast data access, minimal latency, and high IOPS performance. The drive supports multi-stream workloads, sequential and random read/write operations, and is optimized for data-intensive applications.

SAS-12Gbps Interface for High-Speed Data Transfers

The dual-port SAS-12Gbps interface of the Toshiba MG08SDA400E provides high bandwidth and redundancy for critical systems. It enables faster sequential and random data throughput compared to SATA drives, supports multipath I/O configurations for failover protection, and ensures seamless integration with enterprise storage controllers, servers, and SAN infrastructures.

Dual-Port Redundancy and High Availability

Designed for continuous operation in multi-drive RAID arrays and tiered storage environments, the SAS interface offers dual-port capability, allowing two independent data paths to the drive. This redundancy minimizes downtime risks and ensures operational resilience in the event of controller or cable failures, critical in data center operations.

512e Sector Technology and Compatibility

The MG08SDA400E features 512e (512-byte emulation) sector formatting, bridging the gap between legacy 512-byte sector systems and modern 4K sector systems. This compatibility allows the drive to integrate seamlessly into existing enterprise storage infrastructures while ensuring future readiness for advanced storage platforms and virtualization environments.

Compatibility with Enterprise IT Ecosystems

Supporting a wide range of operating systems and storage controllers, the Toshiba MG08SDA400E 4TB hard drive is validated for use in mission-critical enterprise servers, storage appliances, and data center applications. It’s suitable for deployments in Windows Server, Linux, VMware, and hyper-converged infrastructure solutions, ensuring flexibility and scalability for growing business storage requirements.

Durability and Reliability for Continuous Operation

Enterprise-class drives like the MG08SDA400E are built for non-stop operation in demanding environments. Toshiba’s engineering ensures consistent performance, minimized rotational vibration, and superior data integrity with advanced error correction and thermal management features. The drive's robust build quality and high MTBF rating provide dependable storage for mission-critical systems.

Workload Optimized for Data Center Storage

Designed to handle intensive enterprise workloads, the MG08SDA400E supports mixed-use applications including structured and unstructured data, large-scale file storage, video surveillance archives, and cloud storage platforms. Its operational tolerance for elevated workloads and multi-stream environments makes it a go-to storage solution for medium and large enterprise deployments.

Rotational Vibration Sensors for RAID Enclosures

The integrated rotational vibration (RV) sensors enhance drive stability and accuracy within multi-drive enclosures, reducing the risk of performance degradation and read/write errors caused by vibration in dense storage arrays. This feature is essential for large-scale RAID systems and high-density server installations.

Energy Efficiency in Enterprise Storage Environments

Balancing high-capacity storage and reliable performance with energy-conscious operation, the Toshiba MG08SDA400E optimizes power consumption during active and idle states. The drive features adaptive power management modes that reduce operational costs and environmental footprint without sacrificing performance in business-critical applications.

Power Management Features

Equipped with power optimization technologies, the MG08SDA400E includes advanced idle mode controls, allowing the drive to reduce power draw during non-active periods while maintaining readiness for immediate data access. This power management is particularly beneficial in data centers where operational efficiency and thermal management are priorities.

Use Case Scenarios for the Toshiba MG08SDA400E 4TB SAS-12Gbps HDD

Due to its enterprise-grade specifications and workload capabilities, the MG08SDA400E excels in numerous storage environments:

• Data center server storage systems and SAN arrays.
• High-availability database applications and transaction-heavy systems.
• Virtualized environments and cloud infrastructure platforms.
• Surveillance storage systems for video retention and archiving.
• Enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions.
• Content delivery and media streaming applications.

Scalability for Growing Data Demands

As data storage requirements increase, the scalable nature of the MG08SDA400E allows businesses to expand their storage capacity without sacrificing performance or system uptime. It integrates smoothly with existing enterprise IT infrastructure and supports expansion within high-density server and storage rack deployments.

Reliability-Enhancing Features

The MG08SDA400E integrates a suite of enterprise reliability features designed to maintain data integrity and system availability:

• Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors for improved multi-drive performance stability.
• Advanced error recovery and data integrity protection mechanisms.
• Thermal management capabilities for temperature-sensitive environments.
• High MTBF rating for continuous, long-term operation.

Data Protection and Error Recovery

With advanced ECC algorithms and error recovery control, the Toshiba MG08SDA400E protects against data corruption during read/write operations, ensuring consistent and reliable data delivery. These safeguards are essential for systems where data accuracy and uptime are non-negotiable priorities.