Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
AI workloads demand more from storage infrastructure — and traditional HDD designs with a single read/write stream can't keep pace with growing drive density.
WD's High Bandwidth Drive Technology (HBDT) changes that. Built on the proven Triple Stage Actuator, HBDT enables simultaneous access to multiple paired tracks, delivering up to 1.7x random read/write throughput and 2x sequential read/write throughput — without raising total cost of ownership.
With a scalable roadmap to 8 concurrent tracks, High Bandwidth Drive Technology gives cloud and hyperscale customers a clear path to throughput that grows alongside drive capacity.
Learn more about WD's HDD innovation: westerndigital.com/company/innovation/hdd-innovation
AI workloads demand more from storage infrastructure — and traditional HDD designs with a single read/write stream can't keep pace with growing drive density.
WD's High Bandwidth Drive Technology (HBDT) changes that. Built on the proven Triple Stage Actuator, HBDT enables simultaneous access to multiple paired tracks, delivering up to 1.7x random read/write throughput and 2x sequential read/write throughput — without raising total cost of ownership.
With a scalable roadmap to 8 concurrent tracks, High Bandwidth Drive Technology gives cloud and hyperscale customers a clear path to throughput that grows alongside drive capacity.
Learn more about WD's HDD innovation: westerndigital.com/company/innovation/hdd-innovation
