Tag: hdd

Western Digital Introduces Hard Drives Equipped with Post-Quantum Cryptography for Future-Proof Security

Western Digital launches UltraSMR Ultrastar DC HC6100 HDDs featuring post-quantum cryptography to protect data against future quantum computer attacks.

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AI Boom Drives Multiyear Contracts for SSD and HDD Supplies

Surging demand for storage solutions amid AI growth pushes suppliers to secure SSD and HDD sales through multiyear contracts.

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Toshiba Sparks Controversy Over Warranty HDD Replacement Delays and Reimbursement Terms

Toshiba faces criticism after offering delayed HDD replacements or reimbursements at original purchase prices under warranty claims.

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Toshiba Announces 30-34TB 3.5-Inch SMR Hard Drives for Hyperscale Data Centers

Toshiba unveils its new 3.5-inch M12 HDD series featuring SMR technology, offering 30 to 34TB capacity aimed at hyperscalers and cloud providers.

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Seagate Begins Mass Production of Mozaic 4+ HDDs Offering Up to 44TB Capacity

Seagate starts large-scale shipments of Mozaic 4+ hard drives, delivering up to 44TB to meet rising demand in AI-driven storage markets.

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European Buyers Find Cost Savings by Purchasing HDDs in the U.S.

Some European consumers are traveling to the U.S. to buy hard drives, finding overall costs lower than local purchases despite travel expenses.

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Western Digital Faces Production Constraints as AI Drives Demand for Enterprise HDDs

Western Digital reports shortages in HDD manufacturing capacity as enterprise and AI sectors dominate demand, reducing consumer product share to 5%.

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Backblaze Reports Decline in Overall HDD Failure Rates for 2025

Backblaze reveals HDD reliability trends for 2025, highlighting the year’s lowest overall failure rate at 1.36%.

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Western Digital Details Timeline for 100TB HDDs and New HAMR Models

Western Digital reveals plans for 40-44TB HAMR HDDs and future 100TB drives, with 14-platter models and ePMR technology in development.

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