Seagate FireCuda Forge Pairs an HDD and SSD in One External Drive That Manages Files Automatically
Seagate FireCuda Forge external hybrid storage drive: Seagate has introduced an external drive that combines a high-capacity hard drive with an NVMe SSD slot, using its Alkemi platform to move frequently used files to the faster SSD. Two configurations are priced at $699 for 8 TB and $899 for 20 TB, though users must supply their own SSD.
Seagate FireCuda Forge external hybrid storage drive, Digi Mart USA News: Seagate has introduced the FireCuda Forge, an external storage drive that combines a high-capacity hard drive with an NVMe SSD to provide both large storage space and faster access to frequently used files, according to a publisher report from Notebookcheck.
The drive uses Seagate’s Alkemi intelligent storage platform, which applies machine learning to monitor workloads and move files between the hard drive and the SSD based on what the user is working on. Active files, such as games being played, project files or recent captures, are prioritised on the SSD, while less frequently used content stays on the hard drive.
The storage appears to the computer as a single drive, and the system adjusts file placement as usage changes.
The FireCuda Forge is available in two configurations: an 8 TB model priced at $699 and a 20 TB model priced at $899. Neither configuration includes an SSD, so buyers must supply and install their own M.2 2280 NVMe drive. Seagate says the drive requires PCIe 3.0 or higher support, read speeds of at least 2,400 MB/s, write speeds of at least 2,000 MB/s and a maximum capacity of 1 TB, with a DRAM-cached SSD recommended.
According to the report, Seagate claims the drive can reach sequential read speeds of up to 2,500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s. It connects via USB4 and supports computers running Windows 11 or macOS 26 and later.
The hard drives in both configurations are replaceable, allowing users to upgrade capacity later. The drive also includes programmable RGB lighting and is aimed at gaming, streaming, video capture, editing and export workflows.
Combining a hard drive with flash memory is not new, as Seagate has made similar hybrid drives for decades. The report notes that what distinguishes the FireCuda Forge is that users can choose which HDD and SSD to install, and that its automatic file management differs from the SSD caching used in network-attached storage devices.
The FireCuda Forge is available through Seagate’s online store and authorised retailers.
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