MG11ACA24TE vs ST24000NM002H
Toshiba MG11ACA24TE (24TB) versus Seagate ST24000NM002H (24TB)
Verdict
Both are CMR drives suitable for NAS. The MG11ACA24TE has the lower measured failure rate (0.68% vs 2.75% AFR), making it the safer long-term choice.
| MG11ACA24TE | ST24000NM002H | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 24 TB | 24 TB |
| Recording tech | CMR | CMR |
| RAID / NAS safe | Yes | Yes |
| Class | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Spindle speed | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Noise (idle) | 20 dB | 30 dB |
| Fill | Helium | Helium |
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Failure rate (AFR) | 0.68% | 2.75% |
| Price / TB | $42.32 | $40.00 |
Highlighted cells mark the stronger spec for a NAS build. Failure rates from Backblaze Drive Stats where available; $/TB shows once live prices are wired.