Seagate unveils energy-efficient Exos storage systems for AI era
Seagate has launched two new high-density storage systems aimed at enterprises confronting substantial growth in data, the Exos 4U100 and Exos 4U74 JBOD platforms.
These systems are designed to address the accelerating demands from generative AI, the spread of distributed storage architectures, and tighter data sovereignty laws.
Data volumes
Organisations are seeing a rapid increase in the volume and complexity of data, largely due to the expanding use of artificial intelligence. Research shows that 78% of companies are now producing new types of content, resulting in rising storage requirements. SAS-4 JBOD technology underpins both platforms, with the highest-density 4U100 system delivering up to 3.2 petabytes of capacity in a single enclosure.
"The key question is no longer whether data volumes will rise, but how enterprises can harness that scale to deliver measurable value," said Adam Wright, Research Manager at IDC.
AI transformation
The trend towards on-premises AI and machine learning is moving analytics closer to where data is created. This shift requires infrastructure that supports high performance, strong security, and energy efficiency, particularly for edge environments. Both new systems are built with these shifts in enterprise IT strategy in mind, enabling companies to maintain compliance with local data laws and optimise for new AI-driven use cases.
Edge requirements
The Exos 4U100 utilises Seagate's Mozaic HAMR technology to increase storage density and efficiency, making it well-suited to edge deployments and distributed sites that need scalable resources for AI and analytics workloads. It offers up to 70% more efficient cooling and 30% less power consumption than previous models. The system is designed to simplify installation with tool-less access and flexible rack compatibility.
"The Seagate Exos 4U100 JBOD marks the beginning of a bold new chapter in edge storage innovation-engineered to meet the evolving demands of data creation, storage, replication and analysis at the edge. It's not just a product; it's a demonstration of Seagate's commitment to empowering organisations to retain more data for longer periods of time, as leaders assess the value data can bring to future business outcomes," said Melyssa Banda, SVP Edge Storage and Services, Seagate.
Security upgrades
Security remains a priority for enterprises, especially given requirements to manage sensitive data locally. Both storage systems feature secure boot, compliance-ready certification, and Redfish management tools. These measures aim to help organisations protect data and meet regulatory obligations.
Cost and efficiency
Seagate has also focused on operational and energy efficiency with its latest launch. The company claims the Exos 4U100's improved cooling and lower energy use can help businesses contain costs as data volumes grow. Both the 4U100 and 4U74 offer configuration options for SAS or SATA, addressing a range of use cases from rapid AI model training to archival retention.
The Exos 4U100 and Exos 4U74 are part of Seagate's ongoing efforts to enable enterprises to scale their infrastructure as storage needs evolve. The focus on energy efficiency, compliance, and support for advanced analytics is expected to help organisations retain larger data sets and future-proof their storage investments.
