Name/Title
2003- Western Digital Hard Drive 640 Gb- IDE (11/2024)Scope and Content
HGST, or Hitachi Global Storage Technologies, was a manufacturer of hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and external storage products. It was initially a subsidiary of Hitachi, formed through its acquisition of IBM's disk drive business. In 2012, HGST was acquired by Western Digital. The HGST brand was known for its reliability and performance, particularly in enterprise storage solutions.
In 2018, the HGST brand was phased out, and its products are now marketed under the Western Digital nameAcquisition
Acquisition Method
EBayDate
Nov 26, 2024General Notes
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Some popular HGST products include:
Ultrastar Series: Known for high capacity and reliability, often used in data centers.
Travelstar Series: Designed for laptops and portable storage.