BREAKING: Seagate has just unveiled the new Exos 4U100, a cutting-edge storage solution designed to meet the skyrocketing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). This innovative system boasts an unprecedented capacity of 3.2 petabytes in a single enclosure, making it a game-changer for data centers and edge environments.
The Exos 4U100, powered by Seagate’s proprietary Mozaic HAMR technology, is engineered for high-volume data throughput while significantly reducing power consumption. This is crucial as organizations increasingly rely on continuous data ingestion for AI workflows. Seagate claims that the Exos 4U100 achieves 70% more efficient cooling and consumes 30% less power than its predecessors, ensuring optimal performance and sustainability.
With this launch, Seagate aims to address the urgent need for efficient data storage solutions as AI-driven workflows demand rapid data processing and local analysis. The Exos 4U100 is designed to support essential functions such as model checkpointing and long-term data retention, further enhancing its appeal to businesses operating in data-intensive environments.
In a related development, Solidigm has made headlines by packing $2.7 million worth of SSDs into a massive storage cluster featuring nearly 200 122TB SSDs, creating a staggering 23.6PB capacity in a compact 16U rackspace. This leap in storage capability emphasizes the ongoing evolution of data management technologies.
The Exos 4U100 offers flexibility with support for both SAS and SATA configurations, allowing organizations to tailor their storage solutions to specific needs. As data sovereignty regulations and privacy expectations evolve, Seagate has included robust security measures, including secure boot and its Seagate Secure certification, to safeguard against unauthorized access.
Reflecting on this groundbreaking launch, Melyssa Banda, Senior Vice President of Edge Storage and Services at Seagate, stated,
“The Seagate Exos 4U100 JBOD marks the beginning of a bold new chapter in edge storage innovation—engineered to meet the evolving demands of data creation, storage, replication and analysis at the edge.”
As organizations navigate the complexities of AI and data storage, the Exos 4U100 stands out as a vital resource, promising to enhance efficiency and performance in an ever-changing digital landscape.
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