TOSHIBA Tomcat Nearline 4TB 7200RPM SATA Enterprise HDD

TOSHIBA Tomcat Nearline 4TB 7200RPM SATA Enterprise HDD The TOSHIBA Tomcat Nearline 4TB Enterprise HDD is a high-performance, cost-effective storage solution designed for nearline enterprise applications where capacity, reliability, and value intersect. Part of Toshiba’s renowned Tomcat series, this drive bridges the gap between high-speed primary storage and archival systems, making it ideal for businesses seeking dependable performance without premium pricing. With a 4TB capacity and 7200RPM spindle speed, the Tomcat Nearline series delivers robust performance for data-intensive workloads while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability. This drive is specifically engineered for nearline storage environments—those that require frequent but not constant access to data—making it perfect for backup systems, content repositories, and tiered storage architectures. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures seamless compatibility with existing enterprise infrastructure, while Toshiba’s advanced engineering provides the durability needed for 24/7 operation. Whether deployed in RAID arrays, storage servers, or network-attached storage systems, the Tomcat Nearline HDD offers consistent performance and long-term reliability. Ideal for applications including secondary storage, video streaming servers, media archives, email servers, and data warehousing, this enterprise-class hard drive provides an excellent balance of capacity, performance, and total cost of ownership. Its proven technology and robust design make it a smart choice for organizations looking to expand storage infrastructure while maintaining budget efficiency. Product Specifications Specification Details Product Series TOSHIBA Tomcat Nearline Model MG04ACA400E / MG03ACA400 Capacity 4TB Form Factor 3.5-inch Interface SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) Spindle Speed 7200 RPM Cache Buffer 128MB Recording Technology Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) Average Latency 4.16ms Max Sustained Transfer Rate Up to 185 MB/s Workload Rating 180TB/year (typical nearline workload) MTTF (Mean Time To Failure) 1.2 – 1.4 million hours Load/Unload Cycles 600,000 cycles Operating Temperature 5°C to 55°C Non-Operating Temperature -40°C to 70°C Power Consumption (Active) 8.3W (typical) Power Consumption (Idle) 5.5W (typical) Shock Tolerance (Operating) 70G (2ms) Shock Tolerance (Non-Operating) 250G (2ms) Acoustic Level (Idle) 20 dB (typical) Acoustic Level (Seek) 28 dB (typical) Warranty 3-5 Years (varies by region) Target Applications Nearline storage, backup servers, NAS, secondary storage, RAID arrays, video streaming, content delivery, archival systems Key Features ✓ 4TB Nearline Capacity: Optimal size for secondary and backup storage ✓ Enterprise Reliability: Designed for 24/7 nearline operation ✓ 7200 RPM Performance: Fast access speeds for frequently accessed data ✓ 128MB Cache Buffer: Enhanced read/write performance ✓ CMR Technology: Conventional Magnetic Recording for data integrity ✓ Cost-Effective Solution: Enterprise features at nearline pricing ✓ RAID-Ready: Optimized for multi-drive configurations ✓ Energy Efficient: Lower power consumption reduces operational costs ✓ Proven Tomcat Platform: Trusted technology from Toshiba’s enterprise line ✓ Vibration Compensation: RV sensors for stable performance in multi-drive systems ✓ Extended Warranty: Long-term reliability assurance What is Nearline Storage? Nearline storage refers to data that requires regular access but not the constant, immediate availability of primary storage. The Toshiba Tomcat Nearline HDD is specifically optimized for this use case, offering enterprise reliability and performance at a lower cost per gigabyte than high-performance drives, while still maintaining faster access times than cold storage or archival solutions.   HDD Toshiba 16TB 3.5’’ SATA 6Gbit/s 7200 RPM Enterprise Hard Disk Drive