The bootless PC and terabytes on a dime

19.09.2006

Seagate's HAMR uses a laser and a magnetic head to read and write data on new and more-stable disk medium such as iron-platinum. The laser heats the disk medium, while the magnetic head writes to it, allowing the disk to store more data. After the media cools, the disk and data becomes very stable.The technology can theoretically support 50 terabits per square inch.