Seagate unveils FireCuda Forge, first drive on Alkemi platform
The FireCuda Forge pairs a user-installed NVMe SSD with a built-in high-capacity HDD and reaches read speeds of up to 2,500 MB/s.
Seagate has announced the FireCuda Forge, the first hard drive built on its Alkemi intelligent storage platform, according to datanet.co.kr. The device combines an NVMe SSD that the user selects and installs with a built-in large-capacity HDD in a single unit.
The Alkemi dynamic caching system learns usage patterns and automatically moves frequently used content onto the user's SSD. Seagate lists read speeds of up to 2,500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s.
The FireCuda Forge has an upgradeable HDD and USB4 connectivity, and is designed to support Windows 11 and macOS 26 or later. Lance Ohara is Seagate Vice President, Edge IoT Marketing.
The drive will be sold in 8TB and 20TB capacities through the Seagate online store and official sales partners.
Quick answers
What capacities will the Seagate FireCuda Forge be sold in?
It will be available in 8TB and 20TB capacities.
What speeds does the FireCuda Forge support?
Seagate lists read speeds of up to 2,500 MB/s and write speeds of up to 2,000 MB/s.
Where will the FireCuda Forge be sold?
Through the Seagate online store and official sales partners.