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Understanding CMR and SMR in HDDs: Which Type Do You Need?

When selecting a new Hard Disk Drive (HDD), it's essential to understand the difference between Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) and Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technologies. Many popular HDD vendors (WD, Seagate, Toshiba) do not explicitly indicate which type of technology their offerings use. In this article, we will discuss the key differences between CMR and SMR, and how to identify which type of HDD you need.