COMPUTER HARDWARE
STORAGE DEVICES
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Question
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Storage devices run two processes
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central and process data
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Writing and reading data
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linked tasks and set of activities
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improving and managing data
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -2 Storage Store information Storage involve two processes: Writing or recording the data so it can be found later for use, Reading the store data, then transferring it into the computers memory.
Detailed explanation-3: -speed (how quickly data can be accessed) cost per storage unit (i.e. price per gigabyte or megabyte)
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