30TB and Beyond: Faster, Bigger Drives with Dual Actuators

Dual actuators can enhance NAS storage with PrimeArray systems in a number of ways. First, they can help to increase the performance of NAS storage by allowing it to read and write data from two different areas of the platters simultaneously. This can significantly increase the throughput of the NAS storage, as it can process two requests at once. Second, dual actuators can help to reduce latency, which is the time it takes to access data. This is because the NAS storage does not have to wait for the actuator to move to the desired location on the platter. Finally, dual actuators can help to reduce the cost of NAS storage by allowing manufacturers to use smaller platters. This is because dual actuators can access data from two different areas of the platters, which means that manufacturers do not need to use as many platters to achieve the same capacity.

Here are some of the ways in which dual actuators can enhance NAS storage with PrimeArray systems:

• Increased throughput: Dual actuators can help to increase the throughput of NAS storage by allowing it to read and write data from two different areas of the platters simultaneously. This can be beneficial for applications that require high data transfer rates, such as video streaming and gaming

• Reduced latency: Dual actuators can help to reduce the latency of NAS storage by allowing it to access data more quickly. This can be beneficial for applications that require fast access to data, such as databases and operating systems.

• Reduced cost: Dual actuators can help to reduce the cost of NAS storage by allowing manufacturers to use smaller platters. This is because dual actuators can access data from two different areas of the platters, which means that manufacturers do not need to use as many platters to achieve the same capacity

Overall, dual actuators can be a beneficial technology for NAS storage. They can help to improve performance, reduce latency, and reduce cost. As the demand for data storage continues to grow, dual actuators are likely to become increasingly important.

In addition to the above, dual actuators can also help to improve the reliability of NAS storage by reducing the number of moving parts. This is because there is only one actuator per platter, instead of two. This can help to prevent failures caused by actuators, which are one of the most common causes of hard drive failure.

Overall, dual actuators are a promising technology that has the potential to significantly improve the performance, reliability, and cost-effectiveness of NAS storage. As the demand for data storage continues to grow, dual actuators are likely to become increasingly important.

Here are some specific examples of how dual actuators can enhance NAS storage with PrimeArray systems: