Storage Devices

Storage Devices

1. USB Memory Stick

   • A USB can plug into a port on a computer or a mobile device to move data around.

2. Optical Drive

   • CD-RW
     • An erasable multisession disc
   • CD-R
     • A multisession optical disc on which users can write, but not erase.
   • CD-ROM
     • Can be read from but not written to.
   • Archive Disc
     • Stores photos with 7200 pixels per photo.
   • DVD-ROM
     • High capacity optical disc on which users can read but not write or erase.
   • Blu-Ray Disc
     • Has a capacity of 100GB

3. Solid State Drive

4. Tape

   • Tape is a magnetically coated ribbon of plastic capable of storing large amounts of data and information.
   • A tape drive read and writes data and information on a tape.

5. Portable Hard Disk

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

6. Cloud

   • Cloud storage is an internet service that provides storage to computer users.
   • Access files from any computer
   • Store large files instantaneously
   • Allow others to access their files
   • View rime-critical data and images immediately
   • Store offsite backups

7. Memory Card

   • A removable flash memory device if you insert it into the port you can transfer data and read or write to it.

8. Internal Hard Drive

   • Circular patterns and use magnetic particles to store data.