40TB (2x20TB) Toshiba N300 HDD 3.5″ 7200 RPM

40TB (2x20TB) Toshiba N300 RAID 1 Mirror Bundle | PCBoost 40TB (2x20TB) Toshiba N300 HDD 3.5" 7200 RPM – RAID 1 Mirror Bundle, 2-Bay NAS Build a secure foundation for your critical data with the 40TB (2x20TB) Toshiba N300 RAID 1 Mirror Bundle. This two-drive configuration provides complete data mirroring with 100% redundancy, ensuring your valuable data remains safe even if one drive fails. With RAID 1, every byte is written to both drives simultaneously, providing 20TB of fully protected usable storage. Moreover, each drive features professional 7200 RPM performance, massive 512MB cache, and enterprise-grade reliability engineered for 24/7 operation with up to 180TB/year workload per drive. 2x 20TB Drives RAID 1 Mirror 20TB Usable 100% Redundancy 24/7 Protection RAID 1: Complete Data Protection Through Mirroring RAID 1 is the gold standard for data protection in 2-bay NAS systems. Every file is written identically to both drives in real-time, creating a perfect mirror. If one drive fails, your data remains completely accessible on the surviving drive with zero data loss. This bundle provides the peace of mind that comes with knowing your critical data is always protected by complete redundancy. Usable Storage 20TB Redundancy 100% Fault Tolerance 1 Drive Data Loss Risk Zero RAID 1 provides the ultimate protection for your most critical data. With complete mirroring, every file exists on both drives simultaneously, ensuring your data survives any single drive failure. Why RAID 1 Mirror is Essential for Critical Data Instant Failover Protection With RAID 1, your NAS continues operating seamlessly if one drive fails. There's no need to rebuild arrays or wait for parity calculations—your data is already complete on the surviving drive. Simply replace the failed drive and the array automatically rebuilds the mirror, maintaining 100% redundancy throughout the process. This instant failover capability makes RAID 1 ideal for business-critical applications where uptime is essential. Simplified Data Protection RAID 1 offers the most straightforward and reliable protection available. Unlike RAID 5 or RAID 6 which calculate parity, RAID 1 simply writes everything twice. This simplicity means faster writes in many scenarios and dramatically faster rebuilds—typically completing in hours rather than days. Additionally, if catastrophic failure occurs, data recovery specialists can potentially recover data from either drive independently. Perfect for 2-Bay NAS Systems RAID 1 is specifically designed for 2-drive configurations and represents the optimal use of a 2-bay NAS. While you sacrifice 50% of raw capacity for redundancy, you gain the invaluable assurance that your data is completely protected. For critical business documents, family photos, client files, and irreplaceable data, this trade-off is not just worthwhile—it's essential. Professional Performance for Continuous Operation Each drive in this 2-disk mirror bundle delivers professional-grade performance and reliability. Whether you're running a small business, managing a home office, or protecting personal data, this configuration provides the protection and performance you need for peace of mind. ��️ Complete Protection 100% redundancy ensures data survives any single drive failure ⚡ Instant Failover Seamless operation continues if one drive fails �� Fast Rebuild Simple mirror copy rebuilds in hours, not days �� 20TB Protected Substantial capacity for critical data storage Enterprise-Grade Components for 24/7 Reliability Built for Always-On Operation Each drive in this professional mirror bundle is engineered for continuous operation in demanding NAS environments. Whether protecting business data, family memories, or creative projects, these drives deliver unwavering reliability 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Offering high reliability and scalability, N300 drives achieve a max. 180 TB/year workload factor per drive, providing a combined 360 TB/year workload capability across the mirrored pair. Professional 512MB Cache per Drive High performance under demanding workloads is enabled by 512MB data buffer per drive (1024MB total cache). This substantial cache ensures excellent performance for multi-user access, large file operations, and simultaneous read/write operations. The perfectly matched drives from the same manufacturing batch ensure optimal RAID 1 mirror synchronization and consistent performance characteristics. Advanced Vibration Management High-endurance components ensure the Toshiba N300 series offers exceptional durability. Additionally, rotational vibration sensors and shock sensors enhance performance in multi-drive environments. Even in a 2-drive configuration, these sensors ensure optimal performance by compensating for the vibrations that occur when both drives operate simultaneously in close proximity. Advanced Technology for Professional Reliability High Durability and Heat Prevention The Toshiba N300 features advanced thermal management with automatic seek speed adjustment that reduces heat generation during high-temperature operation. With rotational vibration (RV) sensors and shock sensors, the drives maintain optimal performance in 2-bay NAS configurations. The robust design ensures reliable operation at temperatures from 5°C to 60°C, making it suitable for various deployment environments. High Speed for Multi-Drive Environment Toshiba's advanced cache technology with 512MB buffer per drive enables exceptional performance in RAID 1 configurations. The drives are specifically optimized for mirrored environments, with features like Native Command Queuing (NCQ) that prioritize and optimize I/O operations. This ensures consistent, high-speed performance for both drives operating in perfect synchronization. Optimized Cache Allocation Toshiba's Dynamic Cache Technology, a sophisticated self-contained cache algorithm with advanced on-board buffer management, optimizes how the cache is intelligently allocated during read/write operations. This provides the high-level performance demanded by professional applications. In RAID 1 mirror configurations, coordinated cache management ensures optimal write performance as data is simultaneously written to both drives. Reduced Noise and Energy Costs Advanced engineering minimizes acoustic output to just 20dBA during idle operation, making the N300 one of the quietest NAS drives available. With power consumption of just 8.02W during active operation and 4.41W when idle per drive, the mirrored pair delivers exceptional energy efficiency while providing complete data protection. Learn More About Toshiba N300 Technical Specifications Specification Details Bundle Configuration 2x Toshiba N300 20TB NAS Hard Drives (RAID 1 Ready) Model Number HDWG62AUZSVA (x2) EAN 4260557512890 Total Raw Capacity 40TB (2x 20TB) RAID 1 Usable Capacity 20TB (50% efficiency with complete mirroring) RAID 1 Configuration Complete mirror - every byte written to both drives Redundancy Level 100% - full copy of all data on each drive Fault Tolerance 1 drive failure with zero data loss Failover Instant - NAS continues operating on surviving drive Rebuild Time Fast mirror copy (typically 8-12 hours for 20TB) Form Factor 3.5-inch internal hard drives (x2) Interface SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) per drive Data Transfer Rate 600 MBps external per drive Internal Data Rate 281 MBps per drive Rotational Speed 7200 RPM per drive Cache Buffer 512MB per drive (1024MB total) Technology Advanced Format 512e, CMR, Toshiba Cache Technology Advanced Features RV sensor, shock sensor, NCQ, advanced format technology Workload Rating 180 TB/year per drive (360 TB/year total) Operating Mode 24/7 continuous operation MTBF 1,200,000 hours per drive Non-Recoverable Errors 1 per 10^15 bits read Load/Unload Cycles 300,000 cycles per drive NAS Compatibility Optimized for 2-bay NAS systems Ideal NAS Brands Synology, QNAP, Asustor, TerraMaster, Netgear Noise Level (Idle) 20 dBA per drive Power Consumption 8.02W active / 4.41W idle per drive Operating Temperature 5°C to 60°C Storage Temperature -40°C to 70°C Shock Tolerance (Operating) 50g @ 2ms Shock Tolerance (Non-Operating) 200g @ 2ms Vibration Tolerance (Operating) 0.75g @ 5-300 Hz Dimensions per Drive 101.85 x 147 x 26.1 mm Weight per Drive 720g Warranty 3-Year Limited Warranty per drive What's Included 2x Toshiba N300 20TB drives, factory sealed, matched batch Why RAID 1 Mirror is the Right Choice Complete Data Protection RAID 1 provides the highest level of data protection available in a 2-drive system. Unlike RAID 0 which offers no protection, or JBOD which simply concatenates drives, RAID 1 ensures every file exists on both drives simultaneously. If catastrophic failure destroys one drive, your complete data set remains intact on the other. This makes RAID 1 essential for irreplaceable data including business documents, family photos, client files, and creative projects. Simplicity and Reliability RAID 1's elegance lies in its simplicity. There are no complex parity calculations, no stripe sizes to configure, no hot-spare considerations. The array simply writes everything twice. This simplicity translates to reliability—fewer moving parts mean fewer potential points of failure. Additionally, if your NAS fails completely, you can potentially connect either drive directly to a computer and access your data, something impossible with RAID 5 or RAID 6. Fast Recovery from Drive Failure When a drive fails in RAID 1, recovery is straightforward. Simply replace the failed drive and the array rebuilds by copying data from the surviving drive to the new drive. Unlike RAID 5 or RAID 6 which must recalculate parity across all drives, RAID 1 rebuilds involve simple copying. For a 20TB mirror, rebuilds typically complete in 8-12 hours rather than the 24-48 hours common with parity-based RAID. During rebuild, your data remains fully accessible and protected on the surviving drive. Ideal Applications for 2-Bay RAID 1 Systems Small Business Data Protection: Protect critical business documents, accounting records, and customer data with complete redundancy Home Office Backup: Essential protection for work-from-home professionals storing irreplaceable client files and projects Family Photo and Video Archives: Safeguard precious memories with mirrored protection ensuring they survive drive failures Creative Professional Storage: Protect RAW photos, project files, and work-in-progress with instant failover capabilities Personal Media Libraries: Mirror your music, photo, and video collections for peace of mind Document Management: Store important documents, tax records, and legal files with complete protection Time Machine Backup: Create a redundant backup destination for Mac Time Machine backups Security Camera Footage: Protect surveillance recordings with mirrored storage Personal Cloud Storage: Build a private cloud with complete data protection Development Projects: Protect source code and development work with mirrored reliability Setting Up RAID 1 Mirror Simple Configuration Process Setting up RAID 1 with two drives is straightforward in any modern NAS system. The NAS will guide you through creating the mirror array, and initialization typically completes within minutes. Once configured, RAID 1 operates transparently—your NAS simply presents the mirrored capacity (20TB) as available storage, while automatically maintaining the mirror behind the scenes. Drive Failure and Recovery If a drive fails, your NAS will alert you immediately while continuing to operate normally on the surviving drive. Simply hot-swap the failed drive with a new one, and the array automatically begins rebuilding the mirror. Unlike RAID 5/6, you don't need to worry about second drive failures during rebuild—your data remains fully protected throughout the recovery process. Maintenance and Monitoring Modern NAS systems provide comprehensive SMART monitoring for RAID 1 arrays. Configure email or SMS alerts for drive errors, temperature warnings, or performance degradation. Most NAS systems also support scheduled RAID consistency checks (scrubbing) to verify both drives remain perfectly synchronized. This proactive monitoring helps identify potential drive issues before they become failures. Why Bundle from PCBoost? This professionally matched pair of Toshiba N300 20TB drives ensures perfect compatibility and optimal RAID 1 mirror performance. Drives from the same manufacturing batch minimize variations in performance characteristics, critical for maintaining synchronized mirrors. All drives arrive factory sealed with full manufacturer warranty, and PCBoost provides expert consultation on NAS selection and RAID configuration best practices. Toshiba N300: Trusted Reliability Toshiba is renowned worldwide for 50 years of leading innovation in storage technology. The N300 series represents decades of engineering expertise specifically focused on NAS applications. Designed for exceptional capacity, unwavering reliability, and outstanding performance, you can trust Toshiba's extensive experience to protect your valuable data. A three-year extended warranty is included with each N300 drive for complete peace of mind. Additional Resources For detailed technical specifications and additional information about the Toshiba N300 series, visit the official Toshiba N300 product page. Complete Your NAS Storage Solution NAS Systems 2-Bay NAS Enclosures NAS Hard Drives NAS HDD Bundles Internal Hard Drives Data Storage Solutions Power Protection Network Equipment All rights reserved – PCBoost