Storage Device

Storage Device

1. Magnetic tape

   • Used to backup file servers
   • type of access = serial/sequential
   • magnetic storage medium
   • magnetic storage medium
   • very large amounts of data can be stored
   • not normally used by home users

2. Floppy disk

   • size = 1.44mb
   • type of access = direct/random
   • used to backup small files
   • Not very popular, better alternatives available
   • data accessed slower then hard disk
   • magnetic storage medium
   • used to transfer viruses

3. Fixed Hard Disk

   • type of access = direct/random
   • magnetic storage medium
   • size greater than 2 terrabyte
   • very popular backup device
   • holds large amounts of data
   • data can be read from and written to
   • advantages