Seagate’s New 36TB Hard Drives: A Giant Leap in Storage

Storing almost 40, 000 movies or a lifetime of memories on a single hard drive. Well, that’s what Seagate’s latest 36TB hard drive aims to do! They’ve cracked the code with heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology, making storage denser than ever. These drives are built on the Mozaic 3+ platform, packing an unbelievable 3. 6TB per platter. But here’s the catch: these supercharged drives use shingled magnetic recording (SMR), which can slow down write operations. While that may not bother data centers or AI startups, it’s something to think about if you’re frequently saving new files. Seagate is aiming for even more density, with a goal of 10TB per platter! They promise this will make storage cheaper and more energy-efficient. Early adopters like Dell Technologies are already on board, planning to integrate these drives into their high-density storage products soon.