Storage Types Flashcards
1
Q
HDD
A
Hard disk drive
3.5 inch
2.5 inch
2
Q
SSD
A
Solid state drive
2.5 inch
mSATA
m.2
Flash memory (no moving parts)
3
Q
SMART
A
Self monitoring, analysis, and reporting technology
ATA ver. 3
Internal drive program that tracks errors and error conditions within drive
4
Q
ATA
A
Advanced technology attachment
5
Q
SATA
A
Serial ATA
point to point connections between SATA device and SATA controller
7 connectors
Thinner cabling
Max length of 40 inches
No max number of devices
6
Q
NVMe
A
Non volatile memory express
Supports communication between OS and the SSD directly through a PCIe bus lane