Toshiba N300 10TB (HDWG11A): Recording Status

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Recording technology for the HDWG11A is held, not stated: the document we cited (Toshiba N300 NAS HDD product page) no longer resolves and we found no archived copy. The nearest model with a sourced answer is the DT02ABA600 (SMR).

What the part number decodes to

We hold no vendor document that defines the segments of HDWG11A, so we do not decode it.

Nearest model with a sourced answer: DT02ABA600 (Toshiba DT02 6TB, SMR). Listed for comparison only - two part numbers can use different recording methods, so its answer is not HDWG11A's.

Live rankings this model belongs to: every 10TB hard drive.

Previously cited, no longer resolves: Toshiba N300 NAS HDD product page · Checked

What this means for you

Without a manufacturer document we can cite, we cannot tell you whether this drive shingles its tracks, and that is the field that decides whether it belongs in an array. Treat it as unverified rather than as probably fine: if the drive is going into a NAS or anything that rebuilds, buy a model whose recording technology is sourced. If it is a single drive holding replaceable data, the recording technology is largely academic and this is a reasonable purchase either way.

Specifications

Model numberHDWG11A
BrandToshiba
FamilyN300
Capacity10TB
Form factor3.5"
Rotational speed7200 RPM
Cache256 MB
Recording technology—
Workload rate180 TB/year
Warranty3 years
StatusCurrent
Replaced by—

A dash means we have not found a manufacturer document stating that field for this exact model. We leave it blank rather than filling it from a retailer listing.

Related models

Other N300 capacities
HDWG4404TB—HDWG4606TB—HDWG4808TB—HDWG21C12TB—HDWG31E14TB—HDWG51G16TB—HDWG18018TB—
The same capacity from other makers
ST10000VN00010TBCMR · familyST10000NE00010TBCMR · familyST10000VN000810TBCMR
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Frequently asked questions

Is the HDWG11A CMR or SMR?

We checked Toshiba N300 NAS HDD product page and it does not state this part number's recording technology, so we do not state one. The nearest model with a sourced answer is the DT02ABA600, which is SMR.

Can I use the HDWG11A in a NAS or RAID array?

The recording technology is unsourced, so we cannot clear it for arrays either way. What the spec table does say: a 180TB/year workload rating, which is NAS-or-higher class duty and a 3-year warranty. For an array, prefer a 10TB drive whose recording technology is sourced, such as the DT02ABA600 (SMR).

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