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RAID Storage, Explained.
From boosting system performance to improving data redundancy and fault tolerance, RAID is a powerfully useful storage solution. This is RAID storage, explained. What is RAID storage? RAID, which stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a storage system that uses multiple drives in one system to store data. There are various levels of RAID, […]
January 23, 2024 • 3 min read Technology
What Are Encrypted Drives?
Device encryption provides drive security for stored data. Available in devices from encrypted hard drives to encrypted flash drives, encryption can help shield your valuable data. This is encrypted drives, explained. What is an encrypted drive? An encrypted drive is a device such as a hard drive (HDD), SSD, or USB flash drive that automatically […]
November 14, 2023 • 3 min read Technology
Explained: HDD Areal Density
Have you ever wondered how hard drives manage to store vast amounts of data in such a small space? In part, this is made possible by areal density—the driving factor in HDD capacity. This is areal density, explained. What is areal density? Areal density is the amount of data that can be stored per square […]
October 10, 2023 • 3 min read Technology
Explained: Helium Hard Drives
While helium hard drives are not exactly designed to float in air, helium’s buoyant properties make it useful in storing more data in the same form factor. This is helium hard drives, explained. What is a helium hard drive? A helium hard drive is a hard disk drive (HDD) with an internal enclosure that is […]
August 29, 2023 • 3 min read Technology
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
Recycling Hard Drives, Explained.
The average American household has an average of 22 connected devices, but what happens when we upgrade those devices or they stop working? As we become more dependent on technology, e-waste is becoming a more prevalent issue, with less than 20% being formally recycled. From the growing amount of e-waste pollution to product take-back programs, […]
May 23, 2023 • 3 min read Technology