Seagate has Edging towards high-density storage-the Future of 100 TB Hard Drives
Seagate has ventured into a high realm of hard drive capacity in order to lay groundwork into the massive storage solutions. The information recently released from the Research Centre for Magnetic and Spintronic Materials (CMSM) of Japan notes that Seagate accomplished a recording density of 6.9 TB per platter. This achievement hence is a huge leap toward the company's long-term vision of launching 100 TB hard drives.
About HAMR Technology
Density enhancement implies further progress in Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR) technology, so present measurements can be compared with historic ones.
The progression can be shown
- Initial HAMR Capability: The classic disks were rated at roughly 3 TB per platter.
- Current Achievement: The new 6.9 TB figure more than doubles those initial capacities.
Future Projections and New Architectures
Seagate will not rest on its oars with 6.9 TBs. Computer simulation has already shown that 8 TBs per platter is feasible. The company is pursuing new magnetic storage architectures and recycled reading heads, looking to reach a density of 10 TB per platter in the very near future.
In addition to optimizing its HAMR technology, Seagate is also developing ferroelectric recording as an alternative to conventional magnetic storage technologies.
Roadmap to 2030
Seagate has laid down a clear road map for the future with plans to develop higher-capacity drives in the years to come
- Immediate future: A launch of HDDs featuring 7 TB platters.
- Mid-Range Goal: Increasing platter density to 15 TB.
- Long-Range Vision (2030): Mass-market availability of hard drives with a total capacity of 100 TB.
Source: IThome
