Re:Toshiba Unveils First FC-MAMR HDD: 18 TB, Helium Filled
by calchris42 on Wednesday February 24, 2021 @01:16PM
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I believe helium is used due to it being more effective than air at removing heat. Vacuum is significantly less effective (as in, no convection in a vacuum)
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Re:Toshiba Unveils First FC-MAMR HDD: 18 TB, Helium Filled
by theandrewbailey on Wednesday February 24, 2021 @02:08PM
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I heard that it was because helium filled drives have less drag on platters (thus, are more efficient) than air filled drives.