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Recent #HDD news in the semiconductor industry

tomshardware
1 day ago

Western Digital still plans to start shipping 36TB HAMR hard drives in 2027

➀ Western Digital reaffirms plans to begin mass production of 36TB HAMR HDDs in 2027, alongside 40TB SMR and 44TB UltraSMR variants.

➁ A final generation of ePMR2-based HDDs, including a 36TB UltraSMR model, will launch in 2024 as a transitional product.

➂ Seagate has already shipped 36TB HAMR drives, securing an early lead, while Toshiba's HAMR roadmap remains undisclosed.

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anandtech
10 months ago

Western Digital: We Are Sampling 32TB SMR Hard Drives

1. Western Digital has announced the sampling of a 32TB hard drive using EAMR and SMR technologies, targeting hyperscalers. 2. The drive incorporates advanced technologies such as ePMR, triple-stage actuators, OptiNAND, and UltraSMR for enhanced capacity and reliability. 3. This move brings Western Digital's capacity on par with Seagate's 30TB Exos HDDs, although Seagate still leads in areal density.
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blocksandfiles
10 months ago

VDURA argues HDD systems are greener than flash arrays

1. VDURA claims that HDD systems have lower carbon emissions than flash arrays. 2. Michael Barrell, VDURA's senior systems architect, argues that modern HDD systems are 54-60% more favorable in terms of CO2e emissions. 3. Barrell's analysis shows significant improvements in HDD technology, with a 30TB HDD potentially having 50% lower CO2 emissions than a 12TB HDD.
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tomshardware
2 months ago

World Backup Day: A reminder to protect against data loss

➀ Today marks World Backup Day, a day to remind everyone to regularly back up their important data to prevent data loss;

➁ The article highlights various storage deals available during the Amazon Big Spring Sale, including SSDs, HDDs, and portable storage options;

➂ It provides details on specific deals, such as the Samsung 990 Pro 4TB SSD and Seagate IronWolf Pro 24TB HDD, along with their original and discounted prices.

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servethehome
5 months ago

The 2025 Server Starting Point

➀ The article discusses the current state of server technology in 2025, including CPU core counts, networking speeds, SSD and HDD capacities, server memory, and AI-specific GPUs. It mentions the latest offerings from AMD, Intel, NVIDIA, Broadcom, and others. ➁ It highlights the trends in server technology, such as the increasing number of CPU cores, the rise of 400Gbps networking, and the growth in SSD capacities. ➂ The article also touches on the future of server technology, including the expected advancements in CPU performance, networking, and storage.
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tomshardware
11 months ago

Best Hard Drives 2024: Our top HDD picks for desktop PCs, NAS, and more

❶ The article reviews the best hard drives for various needs and budgets in 2024, highlighting their performance, capacity, and suitability for different applications like desktop PCs, NAS, and enterprise use. ❷ It emphasizes the importance of considering factors such as form factor, interface, recording technology, RPM, and cache size when choosing an HDD. ❸ The article provides detailed reviews and comparisons of top HDD models from brands like Seagate, WD, and Toshiba, offering insights into their features, performance, and pricing.
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