Hard Drive Stats

Since 2013, Backblaze has published statistics and insights based on the hard drives in our data centers. The results are posted regularly on our blog and on our webpage, Hard Drive Data and Stats.

Backblaze Drive Stats for Q2 2026

September 29, 2026 by Stephanie Doyle

We analyzed 354,415 data drives for Q2 2026, revealing a 1.73% quarterly annualized failure rate and a 1.41% lifetime rate. Explore standout models, high-capacity drive deployment, and what CMR, SMR, and HAMR could mean for future data center storage strategies.