Seagate begins shipping 44TB hard drives with HAMR tech to data centers — Mozaic 4+ platform expands to 10 platters

Seagate has started shipping 44TB hard drives using HAMR technology to leading hyperscale cloud service providers. The drives are part of the Mozaic 4+ platform, utilizing 10 platters with up to 4+ TB capacity each. These drives offer high performance with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and conventional magnetic recording. Seagate's move to introduce only the 44TB HDD signifies a shift in its product launch strategy, likely in response to Western Digital's upcoming 40TB drives. The 44TB drives aim to improve system efficiency for hyperscalers, reducing power consumption and physical footprint while maximizing data storage capabilities.