Worldwide Removable Hard Disk Drive 2009-2013 Forecast

This publication has been discontinued on June 28, 2011.

Introduction

Abstract

This IDC study aggregates removable hard disk drives (R-HDDs) for the purposes of market sizing and provides a 2009–2013 forecast.

"The removable hard disk drive (R-HDD) market continues to grow and mature primarily for server-based backup and data protection. The majority of these solutions are designed as tape replacement products, particularly for customers that would use direct-attached, low-end tape products such as DDS/DAT. The current R-HDD solutions are based on standardized products that allow for data sharing and interchange. In the past year, there has been growing OEM adoption of R-HDD solutions. The challenge for large, tape-centric OEMs will be transitioning their customers to R-HDD solutions without impacting their large, profitable tape portfolios negatively." — Robert Amatruda, research director, and John Rydning, research manager, Storage and Enabling Technologies

Table of Contents

• IDC Opinion
• In This Study
• Definitions
• Methodology
• Situation Overview
• R-HDD' s Emerge as an Alternative to Tape-Based Data Protection
• Going Mainstream — More OEMs Offering R-HDD Solutions
• HDD Technology and Industry Dynamics — Bringing Down the Cost
• Personal Storage — A Viable Alternative to a R-HDD?
• Magnetic Tape Keeps Rolling Along
• Future Outlook
• Forecast and Assumptions
• Market Context
• Low-End Tape and R-HDD Comparison
• Essential Guidance
• Actions for R-HDD Vendors to Consider
• Learn More
• Related Research
• Synopsis
• Table: Worldwide R-HDD Solution and Additional Cartridge Shipments by Capacity, 2007–2013
• Table: Worldwide R-HDD Solution and Additional Cartridge Revenue by Capacity, 2007–2013 ($000)
• Table: Worldwide R-HDD Solution Shipments by Capacity, 2007–2013
• Table: Worldwide R-HDD Solution Revenue by Capacity, 2007–2013 ($000)
• Table: Worldwide Additional R-HDD Disk Cartridge Shipments by Capacity, 2007–2013
• Table: Worldwide Additional R-HDD Disk Cartridge Revenue by Capacity, 2007–2013 ($000)
• Table: Worldwide Additional R-HDD Disk Cartridge Tie Ratio by Capacity, 2007–2013
• Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide Removable Hard Disk Drive Market, 2009–2013
• Table: Worldwide R-HDD Solution and Additional Cartridge Shipments, 2007–2013: Comparison of January 2008 and June 2009 Forecasts
• Table: Initial Cost Comparison of Low-End Tape Drive and R-HDD for 80GB External Attached Drives
• Table: Cost Comparisons Between Low-End Tape and R-HDD ($)
• Figure: Worldwide 2.5in. Mobile-Class HDD Average Capacity and Price per Gigabyte, 2000–2009
• Figure: Worldwide R-HDD Solution and Additional Cartridge Shipments, 2007–2013: Comparison of January 2008 andJune 2009 Forecasts

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