Western Digital has developed a 22TB Ultrastar DC HC650 hard drive, designed specifically for high-capacity and low-power consumption applications. The new hard drive offers a significant improvement over previous generations, making it an attractive option for businesses and researchers.
Competing with Seagate
Western Digital's move is seen as a direct challenge to Seagate, which has been a major player in the hard drive market. According to industry insiders, the 22TB Ultrastar DC HC650 hard drive offers a significant improvement over Seagate's comparable offerings.
The 22TB Ultrastar DC HC650 hard drive has a 20% lower power consumption than the previous generation.
Our goal is to offer the best performance and value to our customers, said Western Digital CEO, David Goeckeler.