Storage

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holds data, instructions, and information for future use

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Storage

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is the physical material on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information

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Storage medium

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is the number of bytes a storage medium can hold

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storage capacity

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is the computer hardware that records and/or retrieves items to and from storage media

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storage device

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is the process of transferring items from a storage medium into memory

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reading

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is the process of transferring items from memory to a storage medium

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writing

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measures the amount of time it takes a storage device to locate an item on a storage medium

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access time

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contains one or more inflexible, circular platters that use magnetic particles to store data, instructions, and information

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hard disks

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can store data using longitudinal recording or perpendicular recording

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hard disks

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Characteristics of a hard disk include:

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• capacity
• platters
• read/write heads
• cylinders
• sectors and tracks
• revolutions per minute
• trafer rate
• access time

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occurs when a read/write head touches the surface of a platter

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head crash

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is a group of two or more integrated hard disks

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raid

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device is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage

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Network Attached Storage (NAS)

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is a separate free-standing hard disk that connects to your computer with a cable or wirelessly

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external hard disk

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is a hard disk that you insert and remove from a drive

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removable hard disk

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Internal and external hard disks are available in miniature sizes

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pocket hard drive

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consists of a special-purpose chip and electronic circuits that control the transfer of data, instructions, and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other components of the computer

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disk controller

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are a type of solid state media and contain no moving parts

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Flash memory chips

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Solid state drives (SSDs) have several advantages over magnetic hard disks:

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• Faster access time
• Faster transfer rates
• Generate less heat and consume less power (G.L.H.C.L.P)
• Last longer

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is a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer

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memory card

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memory card:

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• Compact flash
• Secure digital
• secure digital high capacity
• microSD
• microSDHC
• xD picture card
• memory stick
• memory stick micro (M2)

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plug into a USB port on a computer or mobile device

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USB flash drives

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is a removable device that fits in an ExpressCard slot

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ExpressCard module

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is an Internet service that provides storage to computer users

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cloud storage

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Users subscribe to cloud storage for a variety of reasons:

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- Access files from any computer - Allow others to access their files - View time-critical data and images immediately - Store offsite backups - Provide data center functions

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consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by a laser

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optical disc

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Optical Discs:

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- CD-ROM - CD-R - CD-RW

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is a multisession optical disc on which users can write, but not erase

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CD-R

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can be read from but not written to

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CD_ROM

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is an erasable multisession disc

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CD-RW

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- Stores photos from an online photo center - Stored in jpg file format - Cost is determined by the number of photos being stored

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Archive disc

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- Single-session CD-ROM that stores digital versions of film - Costs about $3 per roll of film - Many photo centers offer Picture CD services

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Picture CD

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is a high-capacity optical disc on which users can read but not write or erase

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DVD-ROM

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Other Types of Storage:

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- Tape - Magnetic Stripe Cards and Smart cards - Microfilm and Microfiche - Enterprise storage

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is a magnetically coated ribbon of plastic capable of storing large amounts of data and information

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Tape

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reads and writes data and information on a tape

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Tape drive

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contains a magnetic stripe that stores information

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Magnetic Stripe Card

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stores data on a thin microprocessor embedded in the card

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Smart Card

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store microscopic images of documents on a roll or sheet film

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Microfilm and microfiche