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Storage devices Flash cards
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- 1Hard Disk Drive (HDD) using magnetic disksHard disk drive use magnetic disks for storing software and data in files. The disks are circular and spun at high speeds while drive heads read and write the data which makes hard disks susceptible to dirt and damage if moved suddenly.
- 2Hard disk drives (HDD) using magnetic disksHard disks can store huge amounts of data. The files can be read, edited, re-written or deleted. Hard disks are used for storage of the operating system, files and data when not in use at the time or when the computer is turned on.
- 3Solid-state drive (SSD)SSDs use flash memory to store software and data in files. There are no moving parts in SSDs which makes them faster and more reliable than HDDs. They can be more expensive than magnetic hard disks for the same amount of storage so they usually have a smaller capacity than HDDs.
- 4Solid state drive (SSD)The files can be read, edited, re-written or deleted. They can be used for storage of the operating system, files and data not in use at the time or when the computer is turned off.
- 5Optical deviceAn optical drive uses optical media such as CDs and DVDs to store software and data in files. Blu-ray disks are larger capacity optical disks and can store very large amounts of data.
- 6Optical devicesData stored on CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs can be read but cannot be altered. The files can be read, edited, re-written or deleted only if CD-R/RWs or DVD-R/RWs are used.
- 7Flash memory devicesUSB memory sticks contain flash memory and are used in USB ports. USB memory sticks used to store data and files for transfer to other computers or for taking away from, or back to, the office.
- 8Cloud StorageCloud storage provides very large data storage capacity facilities online for remote access using a web interface. It can be used to easily share files between members of staff.
- 9Cloud storageLaptop computer, Desktop computer and Smartphones to the internet to the online file servers
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