Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture
Essentials of Computer Organization and Architecture
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781284123036
Author: Linda Null
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
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Chapter 7, Problem 4RETC

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Three types of durable storage:

  • Magnetic disk
  • Magnetic tape
  • Optical media

Magnetic disk:

  • Magnetic disk is a storage device in a computer which uses a magnetization process to write, rewrite and access the data.
  • It stores the data in the form of tracks, spots and sectors and it is enclosed by a magnetic coat.
  • Hard disk, floppy disk are examples of magnetic disk.
  • It takes more time to retrieve data from magnetic disk than compared when retrieving from the main memory.

Magnetic tape:

  • Magnetic tape is a data storage device used in a computer for storing digital information.
  • It uses the magnetic recording which is made of thin, long narrow strip of plastic film.
  • Magnetic tape drives are the primary storage device used in first generation computers...

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