Next-generation 10K hard disk drive features are now available for entry & midrange Storage systems. For DS3500 systems, new Storage Manager version 10.86 & Controller Firm Ware level (CFW) version 7.86 are available & include a new HDD functionality, T10 Protection Information (T10 PI). These new drives are T10 PI capable, & the new Storage Manager & CFW enable T10 PI on other DS3500 drive options previously announced without that capability.