Seagate
Seagate Technology is an American data storage company. It is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Hard Disk Drives (HDDs). While SSDs are faster, Seagate remains king of high-capacity storage for backups and extensive game libraries.
Their guardian series branding is well known: BarraCuda (home/gaming), IronWolf (NAS), SkyHawk (surveillance), and FireCuda (high-performance gaming SSDs and HDDs).
Frequently Asked Questions
Storage basics
What is FireCuda?
FireCuda is Seagate’s gaming brand, offering high-speed NVMe SSDs (like the 530 series) and fastest-tier HDDs.
Should I buy an HDD for gaming?
For storing older games, media, and backups, an HDD (BarraCuda) is cost-effective. For modern AAA games, a FireCuda SSD is recommended for load times.
Services
What is Rescue Data Recovery?
Many Seagate drives come with 'Rescue Services', meaning if the drive fails, Seagate will attempt to recover your data for free in their lab.
Practical considerations
What is the warranty?
BarraCuda (2 years), IronWolf/FireCuda (3-5 years).