Seagate Unveils World's Largest 32TB HDD with Exos M Series, but Raises Concerns with SMR Technology
2025-01-01
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Seagate has quietly introduced the world's largest hard disk drive, the ST32000NM003K, boasting a massive 32TB capacity as part of its Exos M range. This launch comes on the heels of Western Digital's own 32TB HDD release and nearly a year after Seagate debuted its previous largest drive. The Exos M series utilizes Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology, which, while increasing storage density, can be more complex to manage and run, potentially impacting performance. With this development, Seagate and Western Digital continue to push the boundaries of data storage, incorporating advancements like SMR to meet growing data demands. Key terms include hard disk drive, SMR technology, and data storage solutions.
