HDD Insights

Dive into the world of storage solutions with our comprehensive HDD Insights section, your go-to destination for all things related to Seagate hard drives and the broader hard disk drive (HDD) landscape. From in-depth product reviews and comparisons to the latest industry trends and technical know-how, we’ve got you covered.

How to Choose Seagate Enterprise HDD ST16000NM001G? Performance & Reliability Compared

As global demand for high-capacity enterprise storage surges in 2025, Seagate’s ST16000NM001G 16TB HDD emerges as a top contender for data center upgrades. This deep dive explores its real-world performance benchmarks, competitor comparisons, and why procurement managers are prioritizing this model for bulk deployments.

ST16000NM001G

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Seagate 30TB IronWolf or EXOS: Which One Suits Your Data Center Needs?

As data storage demands skyrocket in 2025, choosing between Seagate 30TB drives – IronWolf Pro for NAS and EXOS for enterprises – has become a critical decision for global bulk buyers. With both drives pushing capacity boundaries but targeting different use cases, understanding their technical distinctions ensures optimal ROI for your storage infrastructure.

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Are Seagate IronWolf Drives CMR or SMR? How to Choose the Right Tech for Your NAS?

Are Seagate IronWolf drives using Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) or Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology? This distinction directly impacts performance, especially in multi-user environments. As of November 2025, Seagate’s IronWolf and IronWolf Pro series exclusively utilize CMR technology across all capacities (2TB-24TB), making them ideal for 24/7 NAS operations with random write workloads.

Seagate IronWolf drives

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