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MG03SCA200 2TB SAS 6G

MG03SCA200
PowerEdge OEMnearlineCMR2TBSAS-6G3.5"
$22.00/TB
$44.00
REFURBIn Stock
Updated Mar 25, 2026, 05:51 AM
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Quick Verdict

The Dell MG03SCA200 2TB SAS 6G is a 2TB SAS-6G enterprise drive at $22.00/TB - CMR recording makes it safe for all RAID levels and NAS deployments. As a refurbished unit, run SMART diagnostics on arrival and verify power-on hours.

Specifications

Capacity2TB
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceSAS-6G
Recording TechCMR
RPM7200
Cache—
Sector Size512n
Workload Rating—
Warranty—
ASINB086Q1VLWC

90-Day Price History

$20$22$2403/2305/0506/16
How it compares - 2TB SAS-6G
#1Dell 1P7DP 2TB 7200RPM SAS 6G
$17.00/TB
#2Dell MG03SCA200 2TB SAS 6GTHIS DRIVE
$22.00/TB
#3Dell 1P7DP 2TB 7200RPM SAS 6G
$26.50/TB
#4HP P2000 2TB SAS 6G 7.2K
$34.49/TB
#5HP P2000 2TB SAS 6G 7.2K
$55.00/TB

Compare to similar 2TB SAS-6G drives

Dell
1P7DP 2TB 7200RPM SAS 6G
$17.00/TB
$34.00
REFURB
Dell
1P7DP 2TB 7200RPM SAS 6G
$26.50/TB
$53.00
new
HP
P2000 2TB SAS 6G 7.2K
$34.49/TB
$68.99
REFURB
HP
P2000 2TB SAS 6G 7.2K
$55.00/TB
$110.00
new

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The MG03SCA200 2TB SAS 6G uses CMR recording which is fully compatible with all RAID levels.

Warranty varies by seller. Check the Amazon listing for current warranty terms.

Compatible with any server or workstation equipped with a SAS HBA or SAS backplane. Tested with Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Supermicro and IBM System x platforms.

Use Case Scenarios

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Home & SMB NAS
Building a mid-range NAS for media, backups and file sharing.
~ Good fit
CMR recording is RAID-safe and fully compatible with Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS and UnRAID. Refurb units offer strong value for non-critical NAS.
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Backup Server / Veeam Target
Dedicated backup storage for Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
✓ Excellent fit
2TB SAS drives are ideal for backup targets. Dual-port SAS suits dual-path backup infrastructure.
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Virtualization Host Storage
VM images and snapshots on Proxmox, VMware or Hyper-V.
~ Good fit
Suitable for VM storage where workloads are not IOPS-intensive. SAS dual-port suits HA cluster shared storage. Consider NVMe cache for latency-sensitive VMs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installCheck SMART baseline on arrival
Run smartctl -a /dev/sdX and record: Reallocated_Sector_Ct, Power_On_Hours, Spin_Retry_Count. Critical for refurb drives — refuse any with reallocated sectors > 0.
MonthlyRun SMART short self-test
smartctl -t short /dev/sdX — takes 1-2 minutes, catches most developing issues. Schedule during off-peak.
QuarterlyRun SMART long self-test
smartctl -t long /dev/sdX — full surface scan, takes 1 hours for 2TB. Any test failure is grounds for immediate replacement.
QuarterlyCheck RAID array health
Verify no degraded drives. A degraded array with no hot spare is one failure from data loss. Check mdstat or controller UI.
AnnuallyVerify drive firmware version
Check Dell support site for firmware updates. Some versions have known bugs affecting integrity.
Every 3-5 yearsPlan proactive replacement
Enterprise HDDs have higher failure rates after year 4-5. At 2TB per drive, budget for replacements before failures occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: HBA not initialized, SAS expander issue, cable fault, or incompatible controller.
Fix: Verify HBA firmware. Check SAS topology with sas2ircu or StorCLI. Test with known-good cable. Confirm drive is SAS not SATA.