Seagate Unveils Exos CORVAULT 4U106, Scaling New Heights with 2.5PB Block Storage System

Seagate Technology has introduced its latest innovation, the Seagate Exos CORVAULT 4U106 mass data storage system, boasting an impressive capacity of 2.5PB. This high-performing block storage system is designed to elevate rack density, extend lifecycles, and reduce power consumption per petabyte, ultimately slashing the total cost of ownership (TCO).

The Seagate Exos CORVAULT 4U106 integrates Seagate’s Exos high-capacity hard drives, coupled with self-healing technology, creating an efficient petabyte storage solution for scale-out data center architectures. The system is engineered to enhance storage networking resources by up to 50% and improve total rack power efficiency by up to 30%. Notably, Seagate’s Autonomous Drive Regeneration (ADR) and Advanced Distributed Autonomic Protection Technology (ADAPT) contribute to reducing downtime, optimizing data center resources, and minimizing the carbon footprint and e-waste associated with maintenance and human intervention.

Alexander Ruebensaal, CEO of ABC Systems AG, emphasized the significance of Seagate’s Exos CORVAULT in addressing the substantial storage requirements and budget constraints of institutions involved in science, research, high-performance computing (HPC), and higher education. Ruebensaal noted that their customers witnessed up to 80% annual savings in total storage costs, including technical, operational, service, and maintenance expenses, compared to previous solutions, thanks to the unique design of Seagate’s Exos CORVAULT.

Initially available in a 2PB conventional magnetic recording (CMR)-based configuration, the Seagate Exos CORVAULT 4U106 now introduces 2PB and 2.5PB Heat-Assisted Magnetic Recording (HAMR)-based configurations. These configurations are set to be accessible through global storage resellers from November, with product availability slated for the end of December.