In this era of AI applications where data demand is extremely high, the value of data has never been so significant. Every insight, every model, and every decision relies on the availability, security, and scalability of data.

In a recent survey conducted by Seagate on behalf of IDC, 66% of enterprise leaders stated that due to the development of GenAI, their organizations expect a moderate or significant increase in storage demand over the next two years. However, only 34.2% of the respondents indicated that their storage infrastructure has been fully optimized for GenAI, while 38.4% of the respondents said they have only made partial preparations.

We know that organizations that can fully leverage the potential of data can gain a competitive edge, accelerate innovation, and open up new revenue streams. However, as artificial intelligence, edge analytics, and cloud-scale workloads rewrite the rules of data growth, traditional capacity points are no longer sufficient for enterprises to keep up.

This is the reason why Seagate launched this groundbreaking hard drive: the world's first 32TB hard drive using mature traditional magnetic recording (CMR) technology, covering three product lines specifically designed for specific purposes - Exos®, SkyHawk™ AI and IronWolf® Pro.

Following the blueprint established in the cloud environment (Seagate HAMR-supported Mozaic technology has already been verified in terms of high capacity), enterprise customers can confidently expand their AI workloads in today's complex hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure.

Higher density is not only reflected in larger hard drives. It aims to maximize the value of data by promoting sustainable growth without affecting performance or reliability, reducing the overall cost of ownership and minimizing the space occupied by the rack.

Here is how each product line addresses the unique challenges faced by its target audience:

Exos 32TB: In enterprises and cloud data centers, every watt of power and every rack unit is crucial. Exos 32TB employs the Mozaic® technology, achieving unparalleled density within the familiar 3.5-inch form factor, allowing users to store more data on each hard drive and reducing the power consumption per TB. Exos boasts an average failure interval time (MTBF) of up to 2.5 million hours and a proven platform reliability. It is crafted with industry-leading technologies, specifically designed for AI and data-intensive applications in cloud and enterprise environments. It enables reliable scalability, meets performance targets, reduces operational costs, and maintains data as a strategic asset.

SkyHawk AI 32TB: Video and analytics workloads are booming at the edge.

In the IDC survey, more than 75% of the respondents predicted that due to the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence, the content of video files will increase by at least twice or even more than it is currently in the next five years.

Network video recorders (NVRs) with artificial intelligence capabilities need to continuously capture dozens of high-definition video streams while running GPU analysis in parallel. The SkyHawk AI 32TB, specifically designed to address this reality, is an advanced video optimization CMR hard drive tailored for NVRs equipped with AI, suitable for edge security applications. SkyHawk AI supports over 10,000 hours of video and analysis, and can enhance the heavy workload of 24×7 monitoring systems, with the workload being three times that of standard monitoring hard drives. This hard drive is equipped with SkyHawk Health Management and Rescue Data Recovery Services data rescue services.

IronWolf Pro 32TB: In a NAS environment - whether for collaborative work among small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) or for creative media workflow support - performance and reliability are non-negotiable. The IronWolf Pro hard drive has undergone rigorous testing and certification by leading NAS manufacturers and can provide the best experience. The IronWolf Pro 32TB combines the NAS-optimized CMR platform with AgileArray™, enabling shock resistance and RAID stability in multi-disk NAS environments. Additionally, it is equipped with IronWolf health management features for predictive maintenance. NAS servers continuously push data, whether for downloading or uploading. The annual workload rating of the IronWolf Pro hard drive is 550TB, with an average failure interval time (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours. It is structurally robust and capable of handling NAS environments. The five-year limited warranty combined with three years of rescue services is the ultimate choice for non-stop creative teams.

The messages conveyed by these three product lines are all very clear: a breakthrough in 32TB CMR capacity, tailored specifically for various workloads, aiming to unlock the full value of data in the AI-driven world. Whether you are expanding cloud infrastructure, deploying AI at the edge, or expanding NAS for collaborative projects, Seagate's 32TB hard drives can provide reliable leading performance: outstanding performance, efficiency and reliability.