HDD Flashcards
1
Q
Sector
A
512-byte addressable block
2
Q
Platter
A
A circular surface on which data is stored magnetically
3
Q
Spindle
A
Connects to a motor and spins all the platters
4
Q
RPM
A
“rotations per minute”
Used to measure the rate of rotation
Typically 7,200 - 15,000
5
Q
Track
A
A concentric circle of sectors located on a single surface
6
Q
Disk Head
A
Used to read/write sectors of a disk.
There is one per each surface of the drive
7
Q
Disk Arm
A
Is responsible for positioning the disk head over the desired track.
