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