storage devices

storage devices

1. hard disk drive (HDD) using magnetic disks

2. solid-state drive (SSD)

   • store software and data in files

3. optical device

   • optical media such as CDs DVDs to store software and data in files

4. flash memory device

   • stores files and programmes
   • usb memory sick this can transfer the files to other computers

5. cloud storage

   • stores large data online for remote access
   • files can be shared between members of staff