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Efosa Udinmwen

Seagate's latest breakthrough ushers in the age of 55TB or even 69TB hard drives - and it isn't stopping there

Seagate.
  • Seagate says it has achieved 6.9TB platters in its laboratory using HAMR technology
  • Outgoing 30TB drives use ten 3TB platters for maximum storage
  • Intermediate 4TB, 5TB, and 6TB platters will enter production in 2027–2029

Seagate has announced it has successfully developed 6.9TB platters in its laboratory, marking a significant milestone in future hard drive technology.

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