Exploring Seagate's Heat-Assisted Hammer Drives and Future Innovations in Storage Technology

The chapter delves into Seagate's cutting-edge heat-assisted hammer drives, emphasizing their reliability and advancements in storage technology. Discussing the development of 50 terabyte drives and the use of microwaves for magnetic recording, they explore potential combinations with dual actuator technology for enhanced performance. The conversation also addresses technical challenges like increasing IOPS in high-density drives and explores market trends, including rising prices for AI data storage and advice on purchasing refurbished drives.