Seagate has introduced an impressive hard drive, the Exos X Mozaic 3+, setting a new standard with a whopping 30TB storage capacity achieved through some serious technological wizardry. What makes this possible is the use of ten 3TB platters, creating an exceptional density of 1.742 TB per square inch. This means you get a whole lot of storage in a relatively small space.
To read the vast amount of data stored on these platters, Seagate has employed state-of-the-art magnetic field reading sensors. These sensors are not only the smallest but also the most sensitive of their kind, ensuring efficient data retrieval from the hard drive.
Adding to the efficiency is a 12-nanometer integrated controller, making the Mozaic 3+ three times more efficient than its older counterparts. This kind of advancement in technology not only boosts performance but also ensures that your data is accessed and transferred faster.
However, in a recent interview with Tech Radar, Seagate’s Executive Vice President, BS Teh, mentioned that the company doesn't plan to increase the number of platters in the future. This decision is driven by a desire to avoid potential issues like increased noise, higher costs, reliability concerns, added weight, higher power consumption, and more heat dissipation.
The Seagate Mozaic 3+ has garnered substantial interest from data center clients, who are anticipated to fully embrace and deploy these hard drives in large quantities by the end of this quarter. Seagate’s CEO, Dave Mosley, pointed out that Seagate stands out as the only hard drive manufacturer currently capable of achieving 3TB per platter and has plans to introduce platters with an even more impressive 5TB capacity in the future. This forward-thinking is particularly crucial as the demand for raw data storage grows with the increasing use of AI.
Mosley emphasized the significance of areal density in meeting the surging demand for data storage, highlighting how Seagate's innovations align with both current and future storage needs.
The Exos 30TB hard drive from Seagate is slated to hit the market in Q1 2024, initially targeting hyperscale cloud customers. However, the company plans to make it available to the general public with an estimated price tag of around $450, offering a chance for everyone to experience the benefits of this cutting-edge storage solution.
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