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    This document discusses different types of computer storage devices. It describes primary storage devices like RAM and ROM that are directly connected to the CPU. Secondary storage devices like hard disks, CDs, DVDs, flash drives, and tapes are used for permanent and long-term storage. Magnetic storage devices store data using magnetism, while flash memory cards like SD cards and multimedia cards are portable solid-state storage. Optical storage devices use lasers to read and write data to discs like CDs and DVDs. Cloud and virtual storage allow users to store files remotely in the cloud.

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    This document discusses different types of computer storage devices. It describes primary storage devices like RAM and ROM that are directly connected to the CPU. Secondary storage devices like hard disks, CDs, DVDs, flash drives, and tapes are used for permanent and long-term storage. Magnetic storage devices store data using magnetism, while flash memory cards like SD cards and multimedia cards are portable solid-state storage. Optical storage devices use lasers to read and write data to discs like CDs and DVDs. Cloud and virtual storage allow users to store files remotely in the cloud.

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    This document discusses different types of computer storage devices. It describes primary storage devices like RAM and ROM that are directly connected to the CPU. Secondary storage devices like hard disks, CDs, DVDs, flash drives, and tapes are used for permanent and long-term storage. Magnetic storage devices store data using magnetism, while flash memory cards like SD cards and multimedia cards are portable solid-state storage. Optical storage devices use lasers to read and write data to discs like CDs and DVDs. Cloud and virtual storage allow users to store files remotely in the cloud.

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    S T O R A G E D E V I C E

    STORAGE
    DEVICES
    A storage unit is a part of the computer system which is employed
    to store the information and instructions to be processed.

    A storage device is an integral part of the computer hardware


    which stores information/data to process the result of any
    computational work. Without a storage device, a computer would
    not be able to run or even boot up.
    TYPES OF COMPUTER STORAGE DEVICES

    1. PRIMARY STORAGE DEVICES


     It is also known as internal memory and main memory. This
    is a section of the CPU that holds program instructions,
    input data, and intermediate results. It is generally
    smaller in size. RAM (Random Access Memory) and ROM (Read
    Only Memory) are examples of primary storage.
    2. SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICES
     Secondary storage is a memory that is stored external to
    the computer. It is mainly used for the permanent and
    long-term storage of programs and data. Hard Disk, CD, DVD,
    Pen/Flash drive, SSD, etc, are examples of secondary
    storage.
    STORAGE DEVICES
    `
    1. PRIMARY STORAGE DEVICE
    A. RAM ( Random Access Memory) - It is used to store information that is used immediately or we
    can say that it is a temporary memory.
    B. ROM ( Rad Only Memory) - The data written or stored in these devices are non-volatile, i.e, once
    the data is stored in the memory cannot be modified or deleted.

    2. MAGNETIC STORAGE DEVICES


    A. Floppy Disk: It is also known as a floppy diskette. It is generally used on a personal computer to
    store data externally.
    B. Hard Disk: It is a storage device (HDD) that stores and retrieves data using magnetic storage. It is a
    non-volatile storage device that can be modified or deleted n number of times without any problem.
    C. Magnetic Card: It is a card in which data is stored by modifying or rearranging the magnetism of
    tiny iron-based magnetic particles present on the band of the card. It is also known as a swipe card.
    D. Tape Cassette: It is also known as a music cassette. It is a rectangular flat container in which the
    data is stored in an analog magnetic tape. It is generally used to store audio recordings.
    STORAGE DEVICES
    3. FLASH MEMORY CARD
    A. SD Card: It is known as a Secure Digital Card. It is generally used with electronic devices like
    phones, digital cameras, etc. to store larger data. It is portable and the size of the SD card is also small so that it
    can easily fit into electronic devices. It is available in different sizes like 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, etc.
    B. Memory Card: It is generally used in digital cameras. printers, game consoles, etc. It is also used to
    store large amounts of data and is available in different sizes. To run a memory card on a computer you require
    a separate memory card reader.
    C. Multimedia Card: It is also known as MMC. It is an integrated circuit that is generally used in-car
    radios, digital cameras, etc. It is an external device to store data/information.

    4. OPTICAL STORAGE DEVICES


    A. CD: It is known as Compact Disc. It contains tracks and sectors on its surface to store data. It is
    made up of polycarbonate plastic and is circular in shape.
    B. DVD: It is known as Digital Versatile Disc. DVDs are circular flat optical discs used to store data. It
    comes in two different sizes one is 4.7GB single-layer discs and another one is 8.5GB double-layer discs.
    ` STORAGE DEVICES

    5. Cloud and Virtual Storage


    Nowadays, secondary memory has been upgraded to virtual or cloud storage devices. We can store
    our files and other stuff in the cloud and the data is stored for as long as we pay for the cloud
    storage.

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