Introduction to the Future of Storage
After 15 years of anticipation, Seagate is about to launch its largest hard drive yet, boasting an impressive 32 TB capacity. This milestone is achieved through innovative heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology, a concept first tested back in 2007. It seems like they’ve been teasing us with promises longer than a dramatic movie plot!
The Journey of HAMR Technology
Seagate has been on a rollercoaster ride with HAMR, promising that these high-capacity drives would be available “in just a few years” more than once. However, the wait is finally over! The Exos series doing the heavy lifting here includes models utilizing both conventional magnetic recording (CMR) and shingled magnetic recording (SMR) technologies. It’s like having the best of both worlds at your fingertips.
Exos M Hard Drives: What to Expect
The newly revealed Exos M HDD lineup features a staggering density of 3 TB per platter. With the 32 TB model leading the charge alongside a 30 TB alternative, enterprise customers can finally breathe easily knowing that massive capacity is within reach. Exos hard drives powered by Mozaic 3 technology are now in mass production, as Seagate deftly sidesteps their own past timelines with a smile and perhaps a wink.
