Toshiba N300 24TB 7200 RPM NAS Hard Drive

The Toshiba N300 24TB NAS Hard Drive (model HDWG82EAZSTA) is a high-capacity 3.5-inch internal drive built specifically for network-attached storage environments that demand continuous, reliable operation. Engineered for round-the-clock workloads, it suits personal NAS arrays, home office setups, and small business storage servers where large file libraries, media collections, and backup repositories need dependable long-term access. Running at 7200 RPM with a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, the N300 delivers sequential transfer speeds of up to 309 MB/s, keeping multi-user access snappy even when several clients read or write simultaneously. The drive uses CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology, which offers predictable write performance and strong long-term data integrity compared to SMR alternatives — an important consideration for RAID rebuilds and continuous NAS workloads. Built-in Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors actively detect and compensate for vibration caused by adjacent spinning drives in multi-bay enclosures. This is especially relevant in chassis housing up to 12 drive bays, where mechanical resonance can otherwise degrade read/write accuracy over time. Heat prevention controls further protect the drive during extended operation. With a rated workload of up to 180 TB/year and a mean time to failure (MTTF) of up to 1.2 million hours, the N300 is rated for demanding NAS scenarios well beyond casual desktop use. Error recovery controls help reduce unplanned downtime by managing read errors in a way that keeps the NAS array operational. The drive is compatible with Windows and Linux environments and carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty, making it a practical choice for building or expanding a RAID-based NAS, private cloud storage, or small business file server. Verified Specifications: - Capacity: 24 TB - Form Factor: 3.5-inch - Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s - Rotation Speed: 7200 RPM - Recording Technology: CMR - Buffer: Up to 1 GiB - Max Sequential Transfer Rate: Up to 309 MB/s - Workload Rate: Up to 180 TB/year - MTTF: Up to 1.2 million hours - Max Drive Bays Supported: Up to 12 - Compatibility: Windows, Linux - Warranty: 3 Years - SKU: HDWG82EAZSTA