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The last half a decade has seen tremendous revolutions in the industry. It started with the digital revolution almost a decade ago, but the acceleration was
What are the emerging alternatives to hard drives?
Several technologies are being explored as alternatives to hard drives, including high-capacity enterprise SSDs, E2 SSD form factors, and innovative archival solutions like DNA data storage and ceramic storage. These alternatives aim to address the growing demands for capacity, speed, and energy efficiency in data centers.
How are SSDs reshaping data storage?
SSDs are reshaping data storage by offering higher capacities, such as Micron's 6600 ION SSD, which can reach up to 245TB. This allows data centers to consolidate storage, reduce energy consumption, and minimize cooling requirements, making SSDs a preferred choice over traditional HDDs for many workloads.
What challenges do new storage technologies face?
Emerging storage technologies face challenges such as high costs, slow performance, and scalability issues. For instance, while DNA storage has the potential for vast data density, it remains far from ready for widespread use due to its current high costs and slow read/write speeds.

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