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WD just rolled out a 32TB HDD, and I can't wait to get my hands on one

WD has introduced 30TB and 32TB HDDs, and while these are aimed at data centers, the brand is selling a 26TB model to consumers.

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Want capacity AND speed? WD's 8TB SSD hailed as 'New King of High Capacity' by reviews but questions remain as to why there are only two such devices on the market

Want capacity AND speed? WD's 8TB SSD hailed as 'New King of High Capacity' by reviews but questions remain as to why there are only two such devices on the market

Western Digital's WD Black SN850X 8TB SSD hailed 'New King of High Capacity'

Western Digital launches 32TB hard drive in SATA and SAS flavors — Ultrastar DC HC690 delivers sequential performance up to 257 MiB/s

Western Digital launches 32TB hard drive in SATA and SAS flavors — Ultrastar DC HC690 delivers sequential performance up to 257 MiB/s

Western Digital’s newly launched ePMR-powered UltraSMR HDDs can store up to 32TB, a new record for shingled magnetic recording-based drives.

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As Microsoft rolls out its Windows 11 24H2 update, owners of certain Western Digital SSDs have been greeted with constant Blue Screens of Death

Has there ever been a major Windows update that hasn't messed up something somewhere?

Crucial P310 2 TB NVMe SSD review

A solid all-rounder, but it offers little over capacity.

WD Black SN770M 1 TB NVMe SSD review

Aggressively priced and impressively potent.

Western Digital WD Red Pro 24TB review

Western Digital releases an even bigger drive for NAS use

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Western Digital separates WD.com and SanDisk.com websites, split between HDD and SSD product categories

Western Digital separates WD.com and SanDisk.com websites, split between HDD and SSD product categories

Western Digital gets a feeling of what is to come after the company is split into two.

Tom’s Hardware

TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus review: The best all-flash NAS server you can buy today

TerraMaster F8 SSD Plus review: The best all-flash NAS server you can buy today

TerraMaster's F8 SSD Plus is now official, and the all-flash NAS combines plenty of M.2 storage with powerful hardware, making it a great choice if you need a next-gen NAS.

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Best external hard drive brands of 2024 to backup your data securely

Find somewhere new to keep your data with these big storage solutions

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'Without using these inventions, Western Digital would not be able to compete in the market': WD owes $262,000,000 in damages over a HDD patent dispute

'Without using these inventions, Western Digital would not be able to compete in the market': WD owes $262,000,000 in damages over a HDD patent dispute

You win some, you lose some. Or in this case, you lose quite a lot.

Fadu's FC5161 SSD Controller Breaks Cover in Western Digital's PCIe Gen5 Enterprise Drives

Fadu's FC5161 SSD Controller Breaks Cover in Western Digital's PCIe Gen5 Enterprise Drives

When Western Digital introduced its Ultrastar DC SN861 SSDs earlier this year, the company did not disclose which controller it used for these drives, which made many observers presume that WD was using an in-house controller. But a recent teardown of the drive shows that is not the case; instead,…

WD to appeal $262M hard drive patent infringement damages awarded to German scientist

WD to appeal $262M hard drive patent infringement damages awarded to German scientist

WD infringed on IP to boost HDD areal density more than threefold, it was claimed.

Tom’s Hardware

Western Digital Introduces 4 TB microSDUC, 8 TB SDUC, and 16 TB External SSDs

Western Digital Introduces 4 TB microSDUC, 8 TB SDUC, and 16 TB External SSDs

Western Digital's BiCS8 218-layer 3D NAND is being put to good use in a wide range of client and enterprise platforms, including WD's upcoming Gen 5 client SSDs and 128 TB-class datacenter SSD. On the external storage front, the company demonstrated four different products: for card-based media, 4 TB microSDUC…

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WD My Passport 6TB portable HDD review

Portable SSDs have become the norm; however, there is still a place for large-capacity HDDs. The WD My Passport 6TB is a perfect example. It might not have the blistering speeds of its SSD rivals, but when it comes to capacity, no SSD at this price can match it.

WD Black P40 Game Drive review: speed comes at a price

The WD Black P40 Game Drive offers speedy external SSD storage for console and PC, though its high price means most would be better off with an external hard drive.

Western Digital Previews M.2 2280 PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe Client SSDs: 15GBps at Under 7 Watts

Western Digital's FMS 2024 demonstrations included a preview of their upcoming PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs for mobile workstations and consumer desktops. The Gen 5 client SSD market has been dominated by solutions based on Phison's E26 controller. The first generation products launched with slower NAND flash, while…

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WD announces enterprise 128TB SSD, 8TB SD cards, and a 16TB external SSD at FMS 2024

WD announced a raft of interesting new storage solutions at the FMS 2024, including an enterprise SSD with 128TB of high-capacity BiCS8 QLC flash, new SD cards in 8TB capacities, and a 16TB external SSD for consumers.

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Western Digital: We Are Sampling 32TB SMR Hard Drives

In an unexpected announcement during their quarterly earnings call this week, Western Digital revealed that it has begun sampling an upcoming 32TB hard drive. The nearline HDD is aimed at hyperscalers, and relies on a combination of Westen Digital's EAMR technology, as well as shingled magnetic recording (SMR) technology to…

Western Digital Adds 8TB Model to Popular High-End SN850X SSD Drive Family

Western Digital has quietly introduced an 8 TB version of its high-end SN850X SSD, doubling the top capacity of the well-regarded drive family. The new drive offers performance on par with other members of the range, but with twice as much capacity as the previous top-end model – and with…

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WD quietly adds roomy 8TB NVMe SSD to its gaming lineup

WD has introduced a new 8TB option to its fast gaming NVMe SSD lineup, the SN850X series.

I hope these July 4 SSD sales aren't a sign of things to come for Prime Day—they're pretty trash

The power of freedom wasn't enough to quash today's high prices, but I'm hopeful for decent deals come Prime Day.

WD quietly add uninspiring, entry-level SSD to its line up — available with a 4TB capacity, the Blue SN5000 is as bland as it can be but at least it is affordable

Western Digital has a new SSD that offers good speeds at a great price – with $10 off right now.

WD drops NAND memory bombshell with massive 2Tb flash chips — designed to meet data center needs, they could bring about the new era of 100TB SSDs

Western Digital previewed the new BiCS8 2Tb QCL for investors, with 2 trillion bits on a fingertip.

Western Digital Rolls Out Updated Budget WD Blue SN5000 SSDs, Adds 4TB Model

Western Digital expanded its WD Blue NVMe family of budget SSDs this week with the introduction of the the WD Blue SN5000 series, an updated lineup of SSDs that, among other things, adds a 4 TB model. Being budget drives, the SN5000 series is not going to be a performance…

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