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Seagate’s FireCuda 530 is a high speed PC gaming SSD

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Seagate has announced the launch of its newest PC gaming SSD, the FireCuda 530. This SSD delivers high speed and delivers the fastest performance from Seagate’s PC gaming storage portfolio.

The Seagate FireCuda 530 offers the latest PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD technology which delivers sequential read speeds of up to 7300 MB/s, and transfer rates up to two times faster than the PCIe Gen3 SSDs and 12 times faster than SATA-based SSDs. This is a commendable feat of the device. Additionally, the drive is built with a Seagate-validated E18 controller along with the latest 3D TLC NAND to deliver high speed and durability for PC gaming loads. The minimalistic heatsink option, which is specially designed by EKWB, utilises a high-grade aluminium block with a finely textured finish, instead of cooling fins, in order to maximise cooling.  

The FireCuda 530 can write and delete 70% of the drive’s storage capacity ‘every day for 5 years’ through its 1.8M MTBF and offering up to 5100 TBW. The FireCuda 530 also comes with a 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Service plan ad a 5-year limited warranty. It also comes bundled with Seagate’s SeaTools and DiscWizard which makes it easy for gamers and PC builders to add new drives to their computer and oversee the health and performance of each drive.

“This is Seagate’s fastest and most powerful gaming SSD and we’re showcasing it at our first-ever virtual gaming event to put a stake in the ground,” said Jeff Fochtman, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Seagate Technology. “From the FireCuda 530, to our lineup of partners and guests at SG21, we’re here to take it all to the next level.”

Seagate’s FireCuda 530 is now available in India through authorised reseller partners and will be put up for sale on Amazon, too. The FireCuda 530 is priced at INR10,999 for 500GB, INR 18,999 for 1TB, and INR 38,499 for 2TB. FireCuda 530 with the heatsink will be offered by end of September on all authorized reseller partners and Amazon for INR 12,999 (500GGB), INR 20,999 (1TB), and INR 39,999 (2TB).

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Seagate launches One Touch SSD – a high-capacity portable storage solution

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World-renowned data storage solution provider, Seagate Technology has launched the new Seagate One Touch SSD which strives to offer top performance speeds in its stylish and portable design. Technology enthusiasts and creators can enjoy efficient and quick transfers to streamline their production processes and know that their works are in safe hands.

The Seagate One Touch SSD offers USB compatibility out of the box (exFAT formatted) and is operational with USB-C and USB 3.0 computers through its USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C technology. The cables are included in the box, and the One Touch SSD is also compatible with Android mobile devices through the Seagate Mobile Touch app.

The One Touch SSD offers shock-resistance from a drop height of up to 2 meters and is designed with an aluminium top cover and fabric-soft touch on the sides. The One Touch SSD comes with maximum sequential read/write speeds of up to 1030 MB/s and with up to 2TB of storage capacity. The sleek SSD includes Seagate’s Toolkit desktop software with Sync Plus offering file sync via continuous backup.

In June 2021, Seagate had also launched the One Touch HDD which is a high-capacity portable storage device too, created to provide easy access to users who need a durable and dependable data-storage solution.

More importantly, Seagate’s Rescue Data Recovery Services provide a defence mechanism against data loss and retrieval costs in Seagate’s One Touch portfolio. The drives are also packaged with a one-year complimentary subscription to Mylio Create and a four-month complimentary membership to Adobe Creative Cloud Photography plan.

The Seagate One Touch SSD is available on Amazon, Flipkart and all authorised reseller partners and is priced at Rs. 7,699 for 500GB, Rs. 13,399 for 1TB, and Rs. 26,999 for 2TB.

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The new Seagate Exos Corvault is a Self-Healing Block Storage System

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Seagate has pioneered several unique data storage solutions and now it has added the Exos Corvault to its portfolio of mass-capacity storage devices. The Exos Corvault is designed to streamline data management and reduce human intervention for data centre environments.

Seagate’s breakthrough storage architecture is integrated with the sixth generation VelosCT ASIC ADAPT erasure code data protection technology and the Autonomous Drive Regeneration feature. The Exos Corvault is built with the maximum-density 4U chassis which accommodates 106 drives within a rack space of 7 inches or 18cm. The Exos Corvault is designed on Seagate’s Exos 12Gb/s platform. It also offers “five nines” i.e. 99.999% helping to deliver consistently high reliability.

The system offers 14GB/s sequential read throughput, 12GB/s sequential write throughput and can be managed through a web-based GUI or command line interface (CLI) as well. Hard drives are self-encrypting, and secure file transfers are guaranteed through SFTP.

The Exos Corvault is protected against vibrational and acoustic interference, heat, and power irregularities in order to maximise drive performance. The aforementioned VelosCT chip powers the system’s dual storage controllers whereas the ADAPT technology i.e. Advanced Distributed Autonomic Protection Technology – distributes data across every drive offering advanced data protection and faster rebuilds.

Eliminating the need for a manual drive swap, the Autonomous Drive Regeneration (ADR) is a self-correcting system that renews a drive in-situ. ADR drives can be renewed, thereby reducing its environmental impact as well.

The Exos Corvault will be available globally through qualified Seagate distributors in July. For more information, please visit this page.

HiTech Media Solutions launches India’s first exclusive store for Seagate

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HiTech Media Solutions Pvt. Ltd., a Mumbai based IT reseller has launched India’s first exclusive reseller outlet in India for Seagate brand products. This includes the complete range of internal and external drives from the entire Seagate portfolio including LaCie.

The store will house each and every product of Seagate available in India under one roof. Not only that but it also has a full fledged Experience Zone for Seagate’s comprehensive range present for hands-on demo. This will be of immense help to prospective users who can test and help find the right one for them. The store is located at Shop No-5, Kuber Complex, Opposite Laxmi Industrial Estate, New Link Rd, Veera Desai Industrial Estate, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053.

At the store inauguration, Sameer Bhatia, Country Manager, India & SAARC, Seagate Technology, had the following to say. “This is a commendable initiative from Hitech Media Solutions. They have set a new benchmark in partner loyalty and we at Seagate assure them of our full support and wish them every success.”

Sunil Sharma, CEO, HiTech Media Solutions, said “Earlier we were selling only LaCie products. While planning to open our second store, we thought it a great opportunity to not only consolidate our alliance with Seagate but also to offer customers a one-stop-shop for all Seagate products. Our Experience Zone is a unique feature which will benefit customers immensely.”

Seagate is the global leader in data storage solutions developing products for both people and businesses alike. LaCie is Seagate’s premium brand offering leading storage solutions for audio professionals, photographers, videographers and other power users.