Products of HGST
Company Profile
HGST (Hitachi Global Storage Technologies) is a leading company in data storage and a subsidiary of Western Digital. Founded in 2003 through the merger of the hard drive divisions of IBM and Hitachi, HGST specializes in the development and manufacturing of highly reliable storage media. Since its acquisition by Western Digital in 2012, HGST has remained a brand known for its innovative storage solutions, primarily used in data centers and businesses with demanding data needs.
Product Range
HGST offers a wide range of storage solutions tailored to different applications and industries:
- Hard Disk Drives (HDDs): The HGST Ultrastar series is renowned for its high reliability and longevity, especially in mission-critical applications such as data centers.
- Solid-State Drives (SSDs): High-performance SSDs designed for environments that require fast data processing and high throughput, such as servers and cloud infrastructures.
- Enterprise Storage Solutions: HGST provides enterprise-grade storage solutions like JBODs (Just a Bunch Of Disks) and high-capacity storage systems optimized for continuous operation.
- Helium-based Hard Drives: HGST pioneered the development of helium-sealed hard drives, offering lower power consumption and higher storage capacity.
Why HGST?
HGST is known for its reliability and innovation in the field of data storage. With a focus on the enterprise sector, HGST delivers storage solutions specifically designed to meet the high demands of data centers and cloud infrastructures. The combination of high performance and durability makes HGST the preferred choice for companies processing and storing large amounts of data. Notably, the development of helium-based hard drives highlights the company's innovation, as these drives reduce operating costs while increasing storage density.