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Toshiba N300 3.5" 10TB SATA 6 Gbit/s 7,200 rpm Internal NAS HDD
About this product
The Toshiba N300 10TB NAS Hard Drive is a high-capacity 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed for Network Attached Storage (NAS), home offices and small business storage systems. Featuring a 7,200 rpm rotational speed, SATA 6.0 Gbit/s interface, 512MB buffer and sustained data transfer speeds of up to 281MB/s, it delivers reliable storage performance for demanding data workloads. With Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR), integrated rotational vibration sensors and support for 24/7 operation, this drive is ideal for file sharing, backups, multimedia storage and RAID environments. Buy the Toshiba N300 10TB NAS HDD online in South Africa for dependable high-capacity storage.
Overview Summary
Toshiba N300 10TB 3.5-inch NAS Internal Hard Drive
The Toshiba N300 10TB NAS Hard Drive is engineered for high-capacity storage applications requiring continuous operation, dependable performance and long-term data accessibility. With 10TB of storage capacity, it provides substantial space for business documents, multimedia libraries, backups, shared files and other important digital content. Its 3.5-inch form factor and SATA 6.0 Gbit/s interface make it suitable for compatible NAS enclosures and desktop storage systems.
Powered by a 7,200 rpm rotational speed and equipped with a 512MB buffer, the N300 delivers sustained data transfer speeds of up to 281MB/s. Its CMR recording technology, integrated rotational vibration sensors and shock sensors support reliable operation in multi-drive NAS environments. Designed for 24/7 workloads, it is a practical storage solution for home users, creative professionals and small businesses managing large volumes of data.
What tier does this fall into?
High-capacity NAS storage - Performance-class mechanical hard driveWhat is this best for?
Network Attached Storage (NAS), business file storage, desktop RAID systems, server storage, multimedia libraries, video streaming storage, data backups, private cloud storage, shared network foldersOverview
The Toshiba N300 3.5-inch 10TB Internal NAS HDD is designed for high reliability and performance in 24/7 NAS environments, supporting 1 to 8 drive bays with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache for smooth data handling. It delivers fast data transfer rates up to 248 MB/s and features rotational vibration sensors and ramp loading technology to enhance durability and minimize wear. Ideal for home, small business, and multimedia server use, it boasts an MTBF of 1 million hours and a workload rate of up to 180 TB/year, ensuring dependable long-term storage
Description
The Toshiba N300 10TB 3.5-inch NAS Internal Hard Drive is designed to provide dependable, high-capacity storage for network storage environments, home offices and small businesses. Developed for demanding storage applications, it combines a large 10TB capacity with performance features intended to support continuous access to important digital information.
With 10TB of storage space, this hard drive offers room for extensive file collections, business documents, photographs, videos, multimedia libraries and backup archives. It is particularly suitable for NAS systems where multiple users need to access shared information across a network.
The drive operates at 7,200 rpm and features a 512MB buffer to support responsive data access and sustained storage performance. Its SATA 6.0 Gbit/s interface provides connectivity with compatible NAS enclosures, servers and desktop storage systems. Toshiba specifies a sustained data transfer speed of up to 281MB/s for this 10TB configuration.
The N300 uses Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology, which is suited to NAS applications involving frequent data access and storage operations. CMR recording supports predictable write behaviour, making it appropriate for compatible RAID configurations and shared storage environments.
For improved reliability in multi-drive installations, Toshiba incorporates Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors and shock sensors. These technologies help detect and compensate for vibration and physical disturbances that can affect hard drive operation, particularly in systems containing multiple installed drives.
Designed for 24-hour, 7-day operation, the Toshiba N300 supports a maximum rated workload of 180TB per year. Its combination of storage capacity, sustained performance and NAS-focused reliability features makes it suitable for personal storage, professional file management and small business server applications.
Whether you are expanding an existing NAS system, building a centralised backup solution or increasing available server storage, the Toshiba N300 10TB provides a dedicated storage solution for compatible systems.
Features
The Toshiba N300 10TB combines high storage capacity with NAS-focused technologies for dependable operation in compatible network storage systems.
- 10TB storage capacity: Provides substantial space for documents, photographs, videos, business files, backups and multimedia collections.
- NAS-optimised design: Developed for Network Attached Storage environments used in homes, offices and small businesses.
- 24/7 operation: Designed to support continuous operation in compatible NAS and server environments.
- 7,200 rpm rotational speed: Provides consistent mechanical drive performance for everyday storage and data access.
- 512MB buffer: Helps manage data transfers and storage operations.
- Up to 281MB/s sustained transfer speed: Supports high-volume data access and transfer workloads.
- SATA 6.0 Gbit/s interface: Connects to compatible SATA storage controllers and drive bays.
- CMR recording technology: Conventional Magnetic Recording supports consistent write performance for NAS and RAID applications.
- Rotational Vibration sensors: Detect and compensate for rotational vibration to help maintain reliable operation in multi-drive NAS systems.
- Integrated shock sensors: Help detect physical disturbances that could affect drive operation.
- Multi-drive NAS support: The specified 10TB model supports compatible NAS configurations with up to 8 drive bays.
- 180TB annual workload rating: Designed to handle substantial yearly data transfer workloads.
- Toshiba NASLink Technology: Optimises drive behaviour and coordination for NAS and RAID storage environments.
- Toshiba Dynamic Cache Technology: Manages buffer allocation to support read and write operations.
What's in the Box
- 1 x Toshiba N300 10TB 3.5-inch NAS Internal Hard Drive
Specifications
- Brand: Toshiba
- Product series: N300
- Product type: Internal NAS Hard Drive
- Storage capacity: 10TB
- Drive type: Mechanical hard disk drive (HDD)
- Form factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface: SATA 6.0 Gbit/s
- Recording technology: CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
- Sector format: Advanced Format 512e
- Rotational speed: 7,200 rpm
- Buffer size: 512MB
- Maximum sustained data transfer speed: 281MB/s (typical)
- Drive bays supported: Up to 8
- 24/7 operation: Supported
- Rotational vibration sensors: Yes
- Shock sensors: Yes
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ): Yes
- Maximum annual workload: 180TB/year
- Mean time to failure (MTTF): 1,000,000 hours
- Unrecoverable error rate: 1 per 10^15
- Load/unload cycles: 600,000
- Supply voltage: 5V DC and 12V DC
- Operating power consumption: 9.07W typical
- Active idle power consumption: 5.74W typical
- Operating temperature: 5 to 60 degrees C
- Non-operating temperature: -40 to 70 degrees C
- Idle acoustic noise: 34dB typical
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 147 x 101.85 x 26.1mm
- Weight: 755g
FAQ
What is the Toshiba N300 10TB hard drive designed for?
The Toshiba N300 10TB is designed for Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems, desktop RAID configurations, servers, multimedia storage and private cloud applications.
Can the Toshiba N300 10TB operate 24/7?
Yes. The Toshiba N300 is designed for continuous 24-hour, 7-day operation in compatible NAS and storage systems.
Is the Toshiba N300 suitable for a NAS system?
Yes. The N300 is specifically designed for NAS applications and supports compatible systems with up to 8 drive bays for this 10TB model.
What is the rotational speed of the Toshiba N300 10TB?
The Toshiba N300 10TB operates at 7,200 revolutions per minute (rpm), providing consistent mechanical storage performance.
What is the maximum data transfer speed of the Toshiba N300 10TB?
The manufacturer specifies a typical sustained maximum data transfer speed of 281MB/s for this 10TB model.
Does the Toshiba N300 10TB use a SATA interface?
Yes. It features a SATA 6.0 Gbit/s interface and requires a compatible SATA connection in a NAS enclosure, server or desktop computer.
What does the 512MB buffer do?
The 512MB buffer provides temporary storage for data being processed by the drive. It helps manage read and write operations and supports efficient data handling.
Does the Toshiba N300 use CMR recording technology?
Yes. It uses Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR), a recording technology suitable for NAS environments and storage systems that perform frequent read and write operations.
Can the Toshiba N300 10TB be used in a RAID system?
Yes. It is designed for compatible NAS and desktop RAID storage environments. Check the supported drive capacities, interface requirements and RAID compatibility of your storage controller or NAS enclosure before installation.
Does the Toshiba N300 have vibration protection?
Yes. It includes integrated Rotational Vibration sensors that detect and compensate for vibration, helping maintain reliable operation in multi-drive NAS configurations. It also includes shock sensors.
Is the Toshiba N300 10TB compatible with a standard desktop computer?
It can be installed in a desktop computer with a compatible 3.5-inch drive bay, SATA data connection and SATA power connection. Check the motherboard, operating system and available drive capacity support before installation.
How much data can the Toshiba N300 10TB store?
The drive provides 10TB of rated storage capacity for files, documents, photographs, videos, backups and other digital content. The capacity available to the operating system may differ due to formatting and storage measurement conventions.
What is the annual workload rating of the Toshiba N300?
The specified 10TB model has a maximum rated workload of 180TB per year, making it suitable for demanding NAS and business storage applications within its rated workload limits.
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