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  • disk cache

    A disk cache is a mechanism for improving the time it takes to read from or write to a hard disk.  Definition

  • magnetoresistive head technology

    Magnetoresistive (MR) head technology is used in disk drives to allow higher storage densities than the older inductive-head technology.  Definition

  • Jaz drive

    A Jaz drive is a small, portable hard disk drive used primarily for backing up and archiving personal computer files.  Definition

  • hard disk

    A hard disk is part of a unit, often called a "disk drive," "hard drive," or "hard disk drive," that stores and provides relatively quick access to large amounts of data on an electromagnetically charged surface or set of surfaces.  Definition

  • Memory Stick

    Developed by Sony, the Memory Stick is a digital data storage technology with up to 10 times the storage capacity of a 3.5 diskette.  Definition

  • hard disk drive (HDD)

    In a personal computer, a hard disk drive (HDD) is the mechanism that controls the positioning, reading, and writing of the hard disk, which furnishes the largest amount of data storage for the PC. Although the hard disk drive (often shortened to "ha...  Definition

  • giant magnetoresistive effect

    GMR is the newest generation of hard disk drive storage.  Definition

  • Storage Clips: Hitachi unveils 20 GB microdrive

    Hitachi sets stage for 20 GB microdrive; hospital taps Revivio for continuous backup; Sun qualifies Brocade 4 Gbps switch.  Article

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