Western Digital has launched its WD Gold 16TB and 18TB drives using EAMR (Energy Assisted Magnetic Recording) and has a 20TB SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording) version of the drive on the way. After being a bit slow for several years, drive capacities are growing more quickly again.
Western Digital Releases First EAMR Disks in 18TB, 20TB Capacities
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