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Toshiba Enterprise 18TB — a high-capacity 3.5-inch SATA hard drive built for continuous 24/7 operation in servers, NAS arrays, and business-critical storage environments. The Toshiba MG09 Series 18TB uses second-generation FC-MAMR technology and a helium-sealed 10-disk design to maximise capacity while keeping power consumption low. Running at 7200 RPM with a 512 MB buffer and SATA 6 Gbit/s interface, it sustains high throughput under enterprise workloads with a 550 TB/year workload rating. CMR recording ensures broad compatibility with RAID controllers and NAS enclosures, and optional Sanitize Instant Erase and Self Encrypting Drive variants are available for secure deployment. Backed by a 3-year warranty. Key features 18 TB capacity with helium-sealed 10-disk design 2nd-gen FC-MAMR technology for high density and long-term reliability 7200 RPM, 512 MB buffer, SATA 6 Gbit/s CMR recording for broad RAID and NAS compatibility 550 TB/year workload rating; rated for 24/7 operation MTTF: 2,500,000 hours (AFR 0.35%) SIE and SED variants available Specifications Model: HDEPZ10GEA51F (MG09 Series) Capacity: 18 TB Form factor: 3.5 inch, 26.1 mm height Interface: SATA 6 Gbit/s RPM: 7200 Buffer: 512 MB Recording technology: 2nd-gen FC-MAMR, CMR Sector format: 512e Workload rating: 550 TB/year MTTF: 2,500,000 hours (AFR 0.35%) Unrecoverable error rate: 1 per 10¹⁶ bits read Weight: 730 g (max) RoHS / Halogen Free: Yes Warranty: 3 years Need help choosing? Contact us at +27 32 586 3694 or support@audicoonline.co.za.