Backup Repository Upgrade with Ultrastar HC590 Drives

This case study details the upgrade of a backup repository for a major supplier of pet products and services, which faced significant challenges due to inadequate storage capacity and performance issues. The existing storage solution, composed of various hard drives from different vendors, was unable to handle the volume of transactions and data retention required for efficient operations. The IT department sought a cost-effective solution to enhance the repository's capacity and reliability without expanding the data center footprint. Ultimately, they opted to replace the existing hard drives with Western Digital's Ultrastar Data Center HC590 drives, which provided a substantial increase in storage capacity and improved performance. The upgrade process was straightforward and completed within weeks, resulting in a six-fold increase in data retention from 30 days to 180 days. The organization benefited from enhanced backup operations and reduced troubleshooting time, allowing for better data protection of mission-critical information.