Storage Devices

Storage Devices

1. Cloud Storage

   • Cloud storage provides very large data storage capacity facilities for remote access using a web interface.
   • It can be used easily to transfer any type of file between anyone.

2. Hard Disc Drive

   • These can store huge amounts of data.
   • Hard disk drives use magnetic for storage software and data in files. These are circular and spin at high speeds while drive heads read and write data which makes the disks susceptible to dirt and scratches if removed suddenly.
   • These files can be read, re-written or deleted. They are used for storage of the operating system, files and data when not in use at the time or when the computer is turned off.

3. Flash Memory Devices

   • USB memory sticks contain flash memory and are used in USB ports
   • USB memory sticks are used to carry information/stored files to and from other computers/laptops. These are stored safely.

4. Optical Devices

   • An optical device uses optical media such as CD'S, DVD'S to store software and data in files.
   • Blu-Ray disks are large capacity optical disks and can store very large amounts of data.
   • Data stored on CD-ROMS and DVD-ROMS can be read but not altered. These can be read, edited, re-written, only if there are CD-R/RW's or DVD-R/RW's are used.

5. Solid State Drive (SSD)

   • These files can be read, re-written and deleted.
   • These files can be used for storage of the operating systems, files and data not in use at the same time or when the computer is turned off.