Seagate Introduces 40TB HAMR Hard Drives, Potentially Transforming Data Center Storage by 2026

Seagate, a leading manufacturer of data storage solutions, has announced the commencement of shipments of its new 40TB hard disk drives (HDDs) utilizing Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology, branded as Mozaic HAMR. This technology enables each platter within the drive to store up to 4TB, resulting in a substantial increase in storage density compared to previous generations. The introduction of these high-capacity drives is expected to influence the storage strategies of data centers, which rely on maximizing storage efficiency and reducing physical space requirements. The rate at which data centers adopt these 40TB drives will play a crucial role in determining how quickly this technology becomes mainstream within the industry. The development is seen as a significant step in addressing the growing demand for large-scale data storage, particularly as global data generation continues to accelerate. Seagate aims for its HAMR drives to become a dominant solution for exabyte-scale storage shipments in the near future.