Seagate has introduced its next-generation Exos M hard drives, which now offer storage capacities of up to 36TB. These drives utilize Seagate's Mozaic 3+ platform and groundbreaking heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology, designed to cater to the increasing demand for scalable, efficient, and eco-friendly storage solutions, especially in data centers.
The Mozaic 3+ platform allows the Exos M drives to achieve 3.6TB per platter, a unique capability for Seagate. The company has also demonstrated capacities exceeding 6TB per platter in its labs, indicating the potential for future innovations in storage density. The new drives provide significant benefits for data centers, including a 300% increase in storage capacity within the same physical space, a 25% reduction in cost per terabyte, and a 60% decrease in power consumption per terabyte when compared to traditional drives.
Seagate's Exos M drives are gaining traction among cloud service providers, with leading companies like Dell Technologies adopting the technology for high-density storage systems. These drives are designed to support demanding AI and big data applications, ensuring long-term data retention and reliability. Seagate continues to lead the way in storage technology, providing enterprise-class reliability and efficiency for hyperscale cloud environments.
With future advancements, including up to 10TB per platter, Seagate's Exos M drives are poised to revolutionize the storage landscape, meeting the growing data needs of AI, big data analytics, and other data-intensive applications.
Key Specifications:
Capacities: 30TB, 32TB, and 36TB
Areal Density: 3.6TB per platter (scalable up to 10TB per platter)
Form Factor: 3.5-inch industry standard
Power Efficiency: 3× more efficient per terabyte than traditional drives
Reliability: Enterprise-class durability for hyperscale cloud providers
Sustainability: Made with renewable energy and recycled materials
Cooling: Optimized heat dissipation without increasing cooling requirements
Security: Includes Seagate Secure for robust data protection.
