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Toshiba begins sampling of 30-34 TB SMR nearline HDDs
What happened
Toshiba has begun sampling its M12 Series of 30-34 TB SMR nearline HDDs, featuring a glass substrate and improved power efficiency. This launch targets hyperscale data center demand for higher-density storage. Neutral: This is a planned product roadmap update with no immediate impact on HDD supply, pricing, or trading dynamics.
Impact and signal
Low impactImpact score: 25/100
Affected components and suppliers
Nearline HDDSMR HDD
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation
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Source and time
Source: Evertiq · 4/13/2026 · View original source
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