Western Digital Delivers World’s Highest Capacity ePMR HDDs to Meet Growing Nearline Demand
Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) has announced the shipping of the world's highest capacity UltraSMR HDD with up to 32TB and the highest-capacity ePMR CMR HDD with up to 26TB. These new drives feature the industry's first commercially available 11-disk design and utilize energy-assisted PMR (ePMR) recording technology.
The new HDDs are designed to meet the growing nearline demand for hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise data center customers, offering superior Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Key innovations include OptiNAND™, ArmorCache™, and a triple-stage actuator (TSA). The 32TB Ultrastar DC HC690 SMR HDD provides up to 257 MiB/s sequential performance, while the 26TB Ultrastar DC HC590 CMR HDD offers up to 288 MiB/s sustained transfer rate.
Western Digital is also introducing 26TB WD Gold® SATA HDDs for system integrators and resellers, available in the channel. These drives are designed for heavy, continuous read-write workloads in enterprise environments.
Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) ha annunciato la spedizione del disco rigido UltraSMR con la più alta capacità al mondo, fino a 32TB, e del disco rigido ePMR CMR con la massima capacità, fino a 26TB. Questi nuovi dispositivi presentano il primo design a 11 dischi disponibile commercialmente nel settore e utilizzano la tecnologia di registrazione PMR assistita da energia (ePMR).
I nuovi HDD sono progettati per soddisfare la crescente domanda nearline per clienti hyperscale, cloud e data center aziendali, offrendo un costo totale di proprietà (TCO) superiore. Le principali innovazioni includono OptiNAND™, ArmorCache™ e un attuatore a tre stadi (TSA). L'HDD Ultrastar DC HC690 SMR da 32TB offre prestazioni sequenziali fino a 257 MiB/s, mentre l'HDD Ultrastar DC HC590 CMR da 26TB offre un tasso di trasferimento sostenuto fino a 288 MiB/s.
Western Digital sta anche introducendo HDD SATA WD Gold® da 26TB per integratori di sistema e rivenditori, disponibili nel canale. Questi dispositivi sono progettati per carichi di lavoro pesanti e continui di lettura-scrittura in ambienti aziendali.
Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) ha anunciado el envío del disco duro UltraSMR de mayor capacidad del mundo, con hasta 32TB, y del disco duro ePMR CMR de mayor capacidad, con hasta 26TB. Estas nuevas unidades presentan el primer diseño de 11 discos disponible comercialmente en la industria y utilizan la tecnología de grabación PMR asistida por energía (ePMR).
Los nuevos HDD están diseñados para satisfacer la creciente demanda nearline de clientes hyperscale, cloud y de centros de datos empresariales, ofreciendo un coste total de propiedad (TCO) superior. Las principales innovaciones incluyen OptiNAND™, ArmorCache™ y un actuador de tres etapas (TSA). El HDD Ultrastar DC HC690 SMR de 32TB proporciona un rendimiento secuencial de hasta 257 MiB/s, mientras que el HDD Ultrastar DC HC590 CMR de 26TB ofrece una tasa de transferencia sostenida de hasta 288 MiB/s.
Western Digital también está introduciendo HDD SATA WD Gold® de 26TB para integradores de sistemas y revendedores, disponibles en el canal. Estas unidades están diseñadas para cargas de trabajo pesadas y continuas de lectura y escritura en entornos empresariales.
웨스턴 디지털(Western Digital, NASDAQ: WDC)은 세계에서 가장 높은 용량을 자랑하는 UltraSMR HDD를 최대 32TB, 가장 높은 용량의 ePMR CMR HDD를 최대 26TB로 배송한다고 발표했습니다. 이 새로운 드라이브는 업계 최초의 상업적으로 사용 가능한 11디스크 디자인을 특징으로 하며, 에너지원 등을 활용한 PMR(ePMR) 기록 기술을 사용합니다.
새로운 HDD는 하이퍼스케일, 클라우드 및 기업 데이터 센터 고객의 증가하는 근접 저장 수요를 충족하기 위해 설계되었으며, 탁월한 총 소유 비용(TCO)을 제공합니다. 주요 혁신 사항에는 OptiNAND™, ArmorCache™ 및 3단계 액추에이터(TSA)가 포함됩니다. 32TB Ultrastar DC HC690 SMR HDD는 최대 257 MiB/s의 순차 성능을 제공하며, 26TB Ultrastar DC HC590 CMR HDD는 최대 288 MiB/s의 지속 전송 속도를 제공합니다.
웨스턴 디지털은 시스템 통합업체와 리셀러를 위한 26TB WD Gold® SATA HDD도 소개하며, 채널에서 이용 가능합니다. 이 드라이브는 기업 환경의 높은 연속 읽기-쓰기 작업을 위해 설계되었습니다.
Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) a annoncé l'expédition du disque dur UltraSMR à la plus grande capacité au monde, jusqu'à 32 To, ainsi que du disque dur ePMR CMR à la plus grande capacité, jusqu'à 26 To. Ces nouveaux dispositifs présentent le premier design à 11 disques disponible commercialement dans l'industrie et utilisent la technologie d'enregistrement PMR assistée par énergie (ePMR).
Les nouveaux HDD sont conçus pour répondre à la demande croissante nearline des clients hyperscale, cloud et des centres de données d'entreprise, offrant un coût total de possession (TCO) supérieur. Les innovations clés incluent OptiNAND™, ArmorCache™ et un acteurr à trois niveaux (TSA). Le disque dur Ultrastar DC HC690 SMR de 32 To offre des performances séquentielles allant jusqu'à 257 MiB/s, tandis que le disque dur Ultrastar DC HC590 CMR de 26 To offre un taux de transfert soutenu allant jusqu'à 288 MiB/s.
Western Digital introduit également des HDD SATA WD Gold® de 26 To pour les intégrateurs système et les revendeurs, disponibles dans le canal. Ces disques sont conçus pour des charges de travail intensives et continues de lecture et d'écriture dans des environnements professionnels.
Western Digital (NASDAQ: WDC) hat den Versand der weltweit höchsten Kapazität UltraSMR HDD mit bis zu 32TB und der höchsten Kapazität ePMR CMR HDD mit bis zu 26TB angekündigt. Diese neuen Festplatten verfügen über das erste 11-Platten-Design, das in der Branche kommerziell verfügbar ist, und nutzen die energieunterstützte PMR (ePMR) Aufzeichnungstechnologie.
Die neuen HDDs sind darauf ausgelegt, die wachsende Nearline-Nachfrage von Hyperscale-, Cloud- und Unternehmens-Rechenzentrums-Kunden zu erfüllen und bieten eine überlegene Gesamtkostenbetrachtung (TCO). Zu den wichtigsten Innovationen gehören OptiNAND™, ArmorCache™ und ein dreistufiger Aktuator (TSA). Die 32TB Ultrastar DC HC690 SMR HDD bietet bis zu 257 MiB/s sequenzielle Leistung, während die 26TB Ultrastar DC HC590 CMR HDD eine nachhaltige Übertragungsrate von bis zu 288 MiB/s bietet.
Western Digital führt auch 26TB WD Gold® SATA HDDs für Systemintegratoren und Wiederverkäufer ein, die über den Vertriebskanal verfügbar sind. Diese Festplatten sind für schwere, kontinuierliche Lese- und Schreiblasten in Unternehmensumgebungen konzipiert.
- Introduction of world's highest capacity 32TB UltraSMR HDD and 26TB CMR HDD
- First commercially available 11-disk design in the industry
- Superior TCO for hyperscale, cloud, and enterprise data center customers
- 32TB SMR HDD offers up to 257 MiB/s sequential performance
- 26TB CMR HDD provides up to 288 MiB/s sustained transfer rate
- New 26TB WD Gold SATA HDDs available for system integrators and resellers
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Insights
Western Digital's introduction of the world's highest capacity HDDs is a significant development for the company and the data storage industry. The new 32TB UltraSMR and 26TB CMR drives represent substantial capacity increases, which should help WDC maintain its competitive edge in the enterprise and cloud storage markets.
Key points to consider:
- These drives cater to the growing demand for high-capacity storage in AI and big data applications, potentially boosting WDC's market share.
- The improved energy efficiency (as low as 5.5W power idle) could lead to cost savings for data centers, making WDC's offerings more attractive.
- The compatibility with existing Ultrastar platforms suggests easier adoption, which might accelerate sales.
- The expansion of the WD Gold line to 26TB addresses the needs of SMBs and professionals, diversifying WDC's customer base.
While this news is positive for WDC's technological leadership, investors should monitor how these products translate into revenue growth and market share gains in the coming quarters.
Western Digital's latest HDD offerings showcase significant technological advancements:
- The world's first commercially available 11-disk design is a breakthrough, allowing for higher capacities without increasing the physical size of the drive.
- The integration of ePMR, OptiNAND, ArmorCache and triple-stage actuator technologies demonstrates WDC's commitment to innovation.
- UltraSMR technology pushing to 32TB capacity is impressive, offering a 23
% increase over previous generations. - The 26TB CMR drive provides a substantial capacity boost for customers who prefer conventional recording methods.
These advancements position WDC well in the ongoing transition to higher capacity drives, which is important as data generation continues to explode, particularly with AI workloads. The focus on energy efficiency and TCO aligns with data center operators' priorities, potentially giving WDC an edge in enterprise sales.
Company Leads Industry with New 11-disk UltraSMR HDDs up to 32TB and CMR HDDs up to 26TB, Offering Superior TCO for Hyperscale, Cloud and Enterprise Data Center Customers
Western Digital leads industry with New 11-disk UltraSMR HDDs up to 32TB and CMR HDDs up to 26TB, offering superior TCO for hyperscale, cloud and enterprise data center customers (Photo: Business Wire)
The AI Data Cycle has emerged as a growth driver for the storage industry. As AI systems become more sophisticated, they process and generate vast amounts of data that must be stored efficiently. HDDs play a crucial role in this ecosystem, handling both the input side, where data is gathered, ingested and stored, and the output side, where AI content is generated and preserved. This dual role positions HDDs as a linchpin in the AI Data Cycle, ensuring that data is available when needed and stored with the lowest TCO.
Western Digital’s newest 26TB CMR and 32TB UltraSMR drives utilize multiple technological innovations to enable data centers to maximize their storage efficiency. In addition to ePMR, OptiNAND™, ArmorCache™ and a triple-stage actuator (TSA), the drives feature the world’s first commercially available 11-disk platform along with other design enhancements. Read: Innovating to 11: Western Digital Increases HDD Capacity, Not Size.
32TB Ultrastar® DC HC690 SMR HDD – Western Digital continues to lead the industry in SMR adoption, driving innovation to deliver superior storage capacity while lowering TCO. Now shipping, Western Digital’s Ultrastar DC HC690 UltraSMR HDDs with up to 32TB capacities support customer goals for cost-effective deep content storage at scale. These new HDDs have up to 257 MiB/s sequential performance and use as little as 5.5W power idle, making them ideal for warm and cold tiers of data.
26TB Ultrastar DC HC590 CMR HDD – Now shipping, Western Digital’s newest CMR drives are a drop-in replacement for continued capacity growth with a reliable, field-proven technology foundation. This latest generation of drives delivers unbeaten CMR capacity, seamless qualification, easy integration and rapid adoption while maintaining superior dependability and reliability. The Ultrastar DC HC590 26TB CMR HDD features a sustained transfer rate of up to 288 MiB/s and utilizes as little as 5.6W power while idle.
Ultrastar Data60, Data102 Hybrid Storage Platforms – The new Ultrastar HDDs are being qualified and integrated into the company’s Ultrastar Data60 and Data102 JBOD hybrid storage platforms, which are high-density, scalable storage solutions that are ideal for modern data centers, private clouds, and big data analytics. These platforms provide flexible configurations, accommodating up to 60 or 102 HDDs, and can deliver up to 3.26PB of raw capacity. Key technologies like IsoVibe™ and ArcticFlow™ ensure reduced vibration and optimized cooling, resulting in better performance and reliability. Availability will begin by year-end.
26TB WD Gold® SATA HDDs - Specifically designed for system integrators and resellers, new 26TB WD Gold HDDs are now available in the channel. Leveraging innovations from the Ultrastar HDD technology platform, the WD Gold 26TB HDD provides a no-compromise storage solution that incorporates our latest innovations to handle heavy, continuous read-write workloads in the toughest of enterprise and commercial system environments. With a five-year limited warranty 2 supporting up to 2.5M hours MTBF 3 (projected), WD Gold drives provide the utmost in storage performance, reliability, durability and flexible capacity for small and medium businesses and design professionals whose mission-critical data and creative output are essential to their success.
“With the rise of AI, edge computing, and large-scale data centers, HDDs play a critical role in delivering huge capacity, performance and low power, making them indispensable for enterprises that want the highest storage density with the lowest TCO,” said John Chen, Vice President at TRENDFOCUS. “With the addition of the new 11-disk platform, Western Digital is well-positioned to continue to drive key HDD use cases – optimizing virtually all users in all markets for success in today’s data-intensive landscape.”
“Our CMR and UltraSMR technology isn't just breaking records—it’s giving customers the efficiency and TCO benefits they’ve been asking for, and we’re not done yet,” said Ravi Pendekanti, SVP of Product Management, HDD Business Unit, Western Digital. “By delivering the industry’s highest ePMR capacities available today, we are ensuring that our customers have the storage efficiency, scalability, reliability and unmatched value they need to stay ahead.”
About Western Digital
Western Digital is on a mission to unlock the potential of data by harnessing the possibility to use it. With Flash and HDD franchises, underpinned by advancements in memory technologies, we create breakthrough innovations and powerful data storage solutions that enable the world to actualize its aspirations. Core to our values, we recognize the urgency to combat climate change and have committed to ambitious carbon reduction goals approved by the Science Based Targets initiative. Learn more about Western Digital and the Western Digital®, SanDisk® and WD® brands at www.westerndigital.com.
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1 One gigabyte (GB) is equal to one billion bytes, one terabyte (TB) is equal to one trillion bytes, and one petabyte (PB ) is equal to one quadrillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less due to operating environment.
2 See https://support.wdc.com/warranty/ for regional specific warranty details.
3 Final MTBF and AFR specifications will be based on a sample population and are estimated by statistical measurements and acceleration algorithms under typical operating conditions, typical workload and 40°C device-reported temperature. Derating of MTBF and AFR will occur above these parameters, up to 550TB/year and 60°C (device reported temperature). MTBF and AFR ratings do not predict an individual drive’s reliability and do not constitute a warranty.
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