Better Performance: VMware®’s Suggestions for Identifying Proper Workload Configuration on vSAN Performance Testbed
A more in-depth look at the HCIBench configuration used in the initial baseline and VMware’s suggested methodology to identify a sweet spot, which helped to achieve 600,000+ IOPS
August 4, 2017 • 8 min read Data
Explained: OptiNAND™
Data growth is at an all-time high. According to Statista, global data creation is projected to grow to more than 180 zettabytes over the next five years. But how will data storage scale to meet the exponential demand? This is OptiNAND, explained. What is OptiNAND? OptiNAND is Western Digital’s proprietary technology, integrating iNAND embedded flash […]
June 27, 2023 • 3 min read Technology
SSD Heatsink: Hot Data, Cool Storage
Look inside most modern computers, and you’ll see a horde of heatsinks crowning different devices. But until now, SSDs weren’t one of them. In fact, SSDs were considered a cooler alternative to PC hard drives, as they had a lower power draw and no friction from moving parts. However, as SSDs continue to push the […]
August 24, 2022 • 6 min read Products
The Impact of the SD™ Card Then and Now
Just as the SD card foresaw what was coming, these new standards are raising the tide for higher performance experiences.
June 10, 2020 • 7 min read Data
Why Collaboration Matters for Climate Action
Western Digital's HDD business unit works with academics and government to catalyze climate action and meet ESG goals.
August 22, 2023 • 6 min read Technology
Western Digital’s Bruce Terris Named IEEE Fellow
Bruce’s recognition by the IEEE is a great honor, and we are extremely proud that he could realize his scientific vision within Western Digital. The application of magnetism in data storage devices is one of the key areas of today’s innovation.
February 12, 2020 • 4 min read People
Flash Storage: Transforming the Connected IoT Market
Flash storage is at the core of robust, intelligent embedded systems--from automotive to industrial IoT applications.
February 22, 2016 • 3 min read Technology
Mobile Trends for 2017: 5G, 1TB, Edge-to-Cloud
From 5G becoming a reality to 1TB capacities in smartphones and edge-to-cloud storage, here are 3 key areas propelling data storage and the mobile industry.
February 24, 2017 • 4 min read Data
JuneAn Lanigan: Dreaming in the Unimaginable
Women of Western Digital: JuneAn Lanigan believes in bringing your whole self to your work, and is unafraid to dream the unimaginable.
December 13, 2021 • 4 min read People
Ultrastar® 7K6: More Data, Fewer Disks
Western Digital eliminates platters to deliver better value! Even with Western Digital’s advancements in the SSD business, we remain committed to the value we can deliver with drives based on spinning media. Our latest enterprise-class hard disk drive (HDD), the Ultrastar 7K6, leverages improved areal density to provide the same capacity as the previous generation […]
January 10, 2018 • 3 min read Data