HDD Shortage in 2025: What You Need to Know
The global HDD shortage is continuing into 2025. Lead times for out-of-stock drives now range from 3 to 6 months, creating major challenges for businesses that depend on large-scale storage.
Manufacturers are prioritising SSD production, and industry experts predict HDDs will be phased out within five years. If your projects rely on high-capacity storage, planning ahead is critical.
What’s Driving the HDD Shortage?
1. AI Demand for High-Capacity Storage
Artificial intelligence workloads require massive data volumes. This surge in demand for enterprise HDDs, especially 10TB and above, is pushing supply to its limits.
2. Reduced Production After the Pandemic
During COVID-19, HDD manufacturers like Seagate and Western Digital scaled back production. When demand rebounded in 2024, supply lagged behind.
As a result, prices for high-capacity HDDs have increased by 5–10% per quarter, and delays are expected to persist throughout 2025.
Which HDD Models Are Most Affected?
- 10TB+ drives used in data centres, cloud storage, and AI-driven applications
- Enterprise-grade HDDs for large-scale storage environments
How Touchpoint Can Help You Navigate the Shortage
At Touchpoint, we specialize in mitigating supply chain disruptions for enterprise storage. Here’s how we can help:
- Scale-Out Storage Solutions: Distribute capacity across multiple drives and nodes without sacrificing performance.
- Global Broker Network: Source available stock from international markets to reduce lead times.
If you have a high-capacity storage project planned in the next 3–6 months, check availability now to keep your timelines on track.
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