Product Description
A 14TB enterprise-grade hard drive built for storage that never switches off — this is the drive to reach for when a CCTV recorder or NAS needs to run continuously without dropping frames.
For CCTV buyers, that matters directly: the Toshiba MG07ACA14TE is listed among Toshiba's ideal applications as suitable for centralised surveillance data storage systems, alongside enterprise servers, RAID arrays and cloud storage.
Key specs
- Capacity: 14TB
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III)
- Speed: 7200 RPM
- Cache: 256MB
- Form factor: 3.5 inch
- Workload rating: 550 TB/year — around ten times a typical desktop drive
- Operation: rated for 24/7 use
Why the workload rating matters
A "workload rating" is simply how much data the drive is designed to read/write per year without excess wear. Standard desktop drives are built for occasional use; a recorder running day and night needs a drive rated for constant duty, which is what the 550 TB/year figure gives you here.
Built for multi-bay systems
If you're running several drives in one NVR or server chassis, vibration from neighbouring drives can degrade performance. This drive has a built-in Rotational Vibration (RV) sensor that detects and compensates for this, plus Persistent Write Cache Technology, which protects data mid-write if power is interrupted.
Halogen-free construction and a 5-year standard warranty round out the spec sheet.
Specifications
- Brand
- Toshiba
- Capacity
- 14TB
- Connector Type
- SATA
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this drive suitable for running a CCTV recorder continuously?
Yes — it's rated for 24/7 operation and Toshiba lists centralised surveillance data storage among its ideal applications.
What does the 550 TB/year workload rating mean?
It's the amount of data the drive is designed to handle annually without excess wear — about ten times higher than a typical desktop hard disk.
What interface and capacity does the MG07ACA14TE use?
It's a 14TB 3.5" drive with a SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) interface, 7200 RPM speed and 256MB cache.
Does it help with vibration issues in multi-bay systems?
Yes — it has a built-in Rotational Vibration (RV) sensor that detects and compensates for vibration from neighbouring drives.
