COMPUTER HARDWARE
STORAGE DEVICES
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Hard Disk Drives: a device that reads and writes data to the hard disk. Data is copied from the computer’s main memory (random-access memory or RAM), and then written to the hard disk. The drive is the mechanical device that writes the data to the disk.
Detailed explanation-2: -More specifically, hard disk drives control the reading and writing of the hard disk that provides data storage. HDDs are used either as the primary or secondary storage device in a computer.
Detailed explanation-3: -Magnetic Disk (Hard Drive) Basic geometry: 1-5 platters, magnetically coated on each surface. Platters spin at 5000-15000 RPM. Actuator arm positions heads, which can read and write data on the magnetic surfaces.
Detailed explanation-4: -The storage system consists of the following main components: The storage controller, which is the component of a storage system that runs the Data ONTAP operating system and controls its disk subsystem. The disk shelves, which contain disk drives and are attached to a storage system.