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Secondary Storage:

Secondary storage plays a critical role in modern computing,


providing a permanent and non-volatile solution for data
retention.
Types of secondary storage:
1. Magnetic Storage
2. Optical Storage
3. Solid-State Storage
4. USB Flash Drives
1. Hard Disk Drives (Magnetic Storage):

• Magnetic storage, one of the oldest types of secondary storage, uses


magnetic fields to record data. The most common example is the hard
disk drive (HDD).
• High Capacity: HDDs offer large storage capacities at a relatively low
cost, making them ideal for storing vast amounts of data.
• Slower Speed: Compared to newer technologies like SSDs, HDDs have
slower data access speeds.
2. Optical Storage:

• Optical storage uses lasers to read and write data on discs made of
plastic with a reflective coating. Common types of optical storage
include CDs (Compact Discs), DVDs (Digital Versatile Discs), and Blu-
ray discs.
• Durability: Optical discs are resistant to environmental factors like
dust, water, and temperature changes, making them suitable for long-
term data archiving.
• Limited Capacity: Compared to magnetic and solid-state storage,
optical discs have lower storage capacities.
3. Solid-State Storage:

• Solid-state drives (SSDs) are storage devices that use flash memory to
store data. Unlike HDDs, SSDs have no moving parts and rely on
electrically programmable memory cells.
• High Speed: SSDs provide significantly faster data access and transfer
speeds, resulting in quicker boot times and improved system
performance.
• SSDs are ideal for laptops, desktops, and high-performance systems
where speed and reliability are critical. They are also used in gaming
consoles and for applications requiring fast read/write speeds.
4. USB Flash Drives:

• USB flash drives are portable storage devices that use flash memory to
store data. They connect to computers and other devices via a USB
port.
• Although newer models offer higher capacities, USB flash drives
typically store less data than HDDs and SSDs.
• USB flash drives are popular for personal data transfer, temporary
storage, and creating portable backups. They are also used to transfer
files between computers, especially when internet transfer is not
feasible.

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