Toshiba MG09 16 TB
Enterprise HDD
Part number MG09SCP16TE · MG09 series · 3.5'' SAS HDD. If your machine is listed below, this drive is officially supported — not a forum workaround.
Part of the Toshiba MG09 series →
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No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.
Compatibility verdict
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 1 machines and series — 1 Asustor. This is a Enterprise-class drive: rated for heavier sustained workloads than desktop drives. It is a strong pick for a NAS running 24/7, large-array rebuilds or camera workloads, and enterprise lines are also the drives most widely listed across all five vendors' HCLs. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.
Compatible NAS models
Same-capacity alternatives
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Quick answers
Is the MG09SCP16TE officially compatible with my NAS?
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 1 machines and series — 1 Asustor. Every machine page linked below shows the vendor's own list entry, refreshed daily.
Is the MG09SCP16TE a good NAS drive?
This is a Enterprise-class drive: rated for heavier sustained workloads than desktop drives. It is a strong pick for a NAS running 24/7, large-array rebuilds or camera workloads, and enterprise lines are also the drives most widely listed across all five vendors' HCLs. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.
Can I use the MG09SCP16TE for a 3-2-1 cold backup copy?
No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.
What are alternatives to the MG09SCP16TE?
At the same capacity, the most widely listed alternatives are Seagate ST16000NM001G (314 machines), Toshiba MG08ACA16TE (299 machines), Seagate ST16000NE000 (294 machines). The full ranked list is below.