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Weekly Radar 006: HDD Shortage Risk Extends Into 2028

4Q26 eSSD price talks begin, though hikes above 30% remain difficult to push through.

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Oct 19, 2026

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  • HDD tightness is extending into 2028. Even after settling 2028 long-term agreements with HDD vendors, hyperscalers still expect a supply shortage, while lead times remain at 50 weeks versus a 16-week balanced level.

  • Agentic AI is pushing CPUs back up the infrastructure agenda. At OCP 2026, AMD and Arm projected CPU TAMs above $200 …

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