Seagate has introduced the FireCuda Forge, an external storage system that pairs a traditional hard drive with a user-supplied NVMe SSD. The device utilizes the proprietary Alkemi intelligent storage platform, which employs machine learning to analyze data usage patterns and automatically migrate frequently accessed files to the faster flash storage component.
The system presents both drives as a single volume to the host computer. According to the company, the device achieves read speeds of up to 2,500 MB/s and write speeds reaching 2,000 MB/s. These performance metrics require systems running at least Windows 11 or macOS 26.
The FireCuda Forge is currently available via the Seagate online store. The base configuration with an 8TB hard drive is priced at $699, while the 20TB model costs $899. Users must purchase the NVMe SSD separately, as it is not included in the initial purchase price.
