HAMR drives later ths year

[peppergomez]

https://wccftech.com/seagate-delivers-first-samples-of-30-tb-hamr-hdds-to-data-center-clients/

Very much looking forward to greater sorage sizes in the 40 TB range

I am still not seeing any release dates or prices though. So I have no idea how much these things will cost.
Even if they're too expensive for me, it would be nice if they have the effect of lowering the prices on older HDD technology.

 

[Grebuloner]

There will be a decent testing period with the DC samples before any real decision is made. Don't want to promise something with brand new tech to find out it needs more time to work out the kinks. Given the explosive capacity/density growth projected by Seagate (and WD), I think it's not outlandish to expect rather reasonable prices vs. existing PMR media (after the typical initial premium, of course).

Then again, I don't know if anyone's really dived into what the platform costs are with HAMR vs. extra-mature PMR manufacturing. I know it's basically all new inside the casing, including the fancy platters.