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Seagate Launches 30TB Drives for AI and Edge Storage
Home » Emerging technologies » Storage » Seagate Launches 30TB Drives for AI and Edge Storage Seagate Technology Holdings plc (NASDAQ: STX), a mass-capacity data storage, announced the global availability of its 30TB Exos® M and IronWolf® Pro hard drives. These drives are built on Seagate's Mozaic 3+™ platform and use heat-assisted magnetic recording (HAMR) technology. The new solutions are designed to meet rising demand for scalable, high-performance storage driven by AI deployments and evolving enterprise infrastructure needs. Seagate revealed that over one million Mozaic hard drives have already been shipped. This milestone highlights the strength and maturity of the company's advanced storage technology. Melyssa Banda, SVP of Edge Storage and Services at Seagate, said AI workloads are reshaping global data flows and accelerating demand for efficient, high-capacity storage. She noted that Seagate's 30TB drives address these trends by delivering capacity, efficiency, and resilience. Industry experts agree that hyperscalers and enterprise data centers are ramping up AI infrastructure investments. Ed Burns, Research Director at IDC, stated that high-capacity HDDs are now seen as a critical asset for storing foundational data required to build high-quality AI models. Key insights include: HPE forecasts the on-prem AI market will grow at a 90% CAGR, reaching $42 billion in three years. NVIDIA describes 'AI factories' as data centers designed to transform data into intelligence at scale. As AI adoption grows, storage modernization is becoming foundational. Seagate's 30TB Exos M drive is engineered to meet demand for high-capacity, energy-efficient storage. It enables real-time edge analytics and supports scalable infrastructure without compromising performance or sustainability. The company also reported that industries like retail, manufacturing, and financial services are actively using edge AI for video analytics, fraud detection, and predictive maintenance. This shift is driving interest in disaggregated storage, which decouples compute and storage for more flexibility. With NAS systems evolving into intelligent data hubs, Seagate's IronWolf Pro 30TB drive is optimized for on-premise AI workloads. These include video analysis, image recognition, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). According to recent projections, the global NAS market is expected to grow at over 17% CAGR through 2034. Digital transformation and AI-driven analytics are fueling this growth. Dhaval Panara, Product Manager at QNAP, said QNAP NAS systems using IronWolf Pro 30TB drives enable enterprises to run local AI models and manage large datasets with speed and reliability. Evan Li, Head of International Business at UGREEN, added that Seagate's high-capacity drives provide the scalability and operational stability needed for AI at the edge. Seagate continues to advance its HAMR roadmap to meet growing storage needs in AI-driven environments.
Channel Post MEA
07-07-2025
- Channel Post MEA
QNAP Enhances File Backup and Synchronization Solution Qsync 6.0 Beta
QNAP Systems has launched the Qsync 6.0 Beta , a major upgrade of its one-stop file backup and synchronization solution. While Qsync has long provided file synchronization across NAS and multiple devices, Qsync 6.0 now adds robust file and folder backup features — uniting backup and sync as primary functions across a suite of applications. This unified platform enables both individuals and organizations to better protect data and streamline collaboration with greater ease and efficiency. 'Qsync is an essential tool for QNAP NAS users, providing reliable file sync and management. With the introduction of file and folder backup in Qsync 6.0, we're delivering a more complete data management solution.' said Jimmy Tan, Product Manager at QNAP. 'Whether facing laptop data loss, version conflicts during collaboration, or file access issues in hybrid work environments, Qsync helps users securely back up key data and access the latest versions quickly and intuitively.' Scheduled backups for files and folders Qsync 6.0 allows users to back up files and folders from Windows® and macOS® (support coming soon) devices to NAS. With multi-version backup and point-in-time recovery, important files can be restored even after accidental deletion or device failure. Users can flexibly configure real-time, scheduled, or manual backups to safeguard critical work files. Cross-device sync with always-updated files Qsync supports one-way and two-way sync rules to automatically synchronize files across NAS, PCs, and mobile devices. Offline sync allows users to access and edit files without an internet connection, with changes synced once reconnected. Space-saving mode downloads files only upon access, reducing the burden on local storage. Whether on the go, working remotely, or switching devices, users always have the latest version at their fingertips. Seamless collaboration and smarter sharing Team folders keep internal teams synchronized and shared with the latest files, reducing errors caused by outdated versions. Users can share files securely and efficiently with colleagues or external partners via shareable links, enhancing collaboration speed and accuracy. Secure private cloud with flexible control Paired with QNAP NAS, Qsync builds an enterprise-grade private cloud that keeps data stored locally, offering scalability and cost efficiency without the security risks or subscription fees of third-party cloud services. Users can centrally manage data security and access through features like backup device management, remote device erase, and file policy enforcement.
