In a brief amount of words we will be placing below. In fact, the differences between Western Digital, Hitachi, and Seagate drives is the stuff a college course could be scheduled around for those wishing to go deep. Yet, for the general consumer (the one simply looking to make the right purchase when selecting a server hard drive), there are some clear distinctions that can be made to help you out. What follows below is a concise overview, from our perspective, in regards to where each of these drive makers stand out in the market today.

Things to consider before your purchase

One important thing to note in all three companies: what you should be foremost concerned with, beyond the label, are your needs. When it comes to drives, this basically boils down to speed, capacity, and reliability in whatever order you feel suits your system specifications. Always know the RPM ability (the speed), the GBs packed in (the capacity), and look into customer reviews for the drive you are considering buying (almost always, the reliability). After checking these boxes, brand preference will lead you to one of these three:

Western Digital Drive: WD has been around for some time, over 47 years actually, which is basically ancient in the tech world. WD recently purchased the SanDisk brand of drive makers to incorporate into its holdings. Some see this as a sign that WD is trying to expand even further into higher capacity SATA drives in the near future. They recently introduced a record-breaking 14TB drive, thought to be the largest ever produced. Western Digital is also considered a builder of reliable drives, and they provide quality customer support.

Hitachi Drive: Commonly referred to as HGST, Hitachi drives are actually an off-shoot of WD. So, there is some overlap here, and both labels will probably give you similar results. But Hitachi (formed in 2003) is best known for storage and Big Data abilities; large websites and server farms are their forte.

Seagate Server Hard Drives: Currently known for the Guardian Series, Seagate produces highly technical and specialized drives with an eye for niches. Seagate is worldwide and world-renowned for their sophistication.

Again, we can’t stress enough that if you have your server hard drive specifications in mind. it’s hard to go wrong with any three of these brands. All offer quality and capability. For more information on the drives and services available for purchase today, contact the experts at TechnoDeals USA at 407-830-7121. To browse hard drive options, visit us online.