Hard drive and storage technology manufacturer Seagate Technology has begun global shipping of a power-saving desktop hard drive product range, combining large storage capacity with power efficiency and performance in its class, using as much as 50 percent less electricity than standard desktop hard drives.
The new line of Seagate Barracuda LP (Low Power) hard drives deliver sustainability, energy efficiency and a more eco-friendly footprint by helping organizations cut PC power costs.
The energy-efficient desktop drives help reduce system power costs, runs quieter than traditional drives and operates at lower temperatures, extending the life of system components, the company said.
Says Joan Motsinger, Seagate vice president of Personal Systems Marketing and Strategy: “Growing demand for power-efficient computing systems is not just a data center phenomenon as more builders of external storage devices, desktop PCs and home networking systems work to provide customers with products that combine power-efficiency with rock-solid performance,”
“Seagate is pleased to deliver a new low-power product line in our Barracuda family that enables system builders and end users alike to attain a higher level of environmental friendliness while cutting costs.”
The Seagate Barracuda LP hard drive is available in capacities of 2TB, 1.5TB and 1TB.
