Types of Storage Disks
Types of Storage Disks I/O DEVICES: There are many kinds of input and output devices that are used to manage and maintain the computer network system. The structure of some devices and how the operating system co-ordinates these devices are discussed below: Storage Disks: Today, all computer systems have disks for storing information permanently. A disk is the most important and commonly used I/O device. There are many kinds of disks such as floppy disk, hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD, etc. Data on disks may be stored magnetically or optically (using laser technology). Hard Disk: Today, hard disk is the most commonly used storage device in personal computers and laptops computers. Most application programs and operating systems require hard disk for their installations. A hard disk contains more than one platter. Information is stored on both sides of the platter, however, some multi-patter disks do not use the topmost and bottommost surface. Explanation: The hard disks and drive from a s...