This IDC update observes:
We note that the 3.5" DT class drive shipments are showing exceptional growth and still a stable ASV High growth is holding for 2.5" mobile class drives, but average price is falling rapidly The 3.5" enterprise class drive growth slowed on sharp shortages which also slowed ASV erosionIDC believes that unit growth looks healthy, and a stable DT ASV improves the revenue outlook.