Importance of Secondary Storage in Computing Part 2

University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
CIT 210/L | Deployment and Management of Operating Systems and Lab
Academic year:

2022
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379

Pages:

10
Author:

rezancuk2j

Solid-state Storage    Solid-state memory contains no moving parts Data and information are stored and retrieved electronically Types of flash memory storage: Solidstate drives Memor y cards USB flash drives Solid-state Storage Solid–state devices (SSDs) have no moving parts  Solid-state drives o Faster and more durable than hard disks o Access to slash memory or solid state storage  Flash memory cards o Widely used in laptops, smartphones, GPS navigation systems  USB Drives (or Flash Drives) o Connect to USB port o Capacity of 1 GB to 256 GB o Portable Flash Memory Storage Solid-state drive • contains its own processor to manage its storage Flash Memory Storage Advantag es of SSDs over traditiona l (magneti c) hard disks: Higher storage capacity Faster access times Faster transfer rates Quieter operation More durable Lighter weight Less power consumption Less heat generation Longer life Flash Memory Storage Memory card • a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card Flash Memory Storage Comm on types of memor y cards: CF (CompactFlash) SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) SDXC (Secure Digital Expanded Capacity) miniSD microSD microSDHC microSDXC xD Picture Card Memory Stick PRO Duo M2 (Memory Stick Micro) Flash Memory Storage USB Flash Drives • plug into a USB port on a computer or mobile device Cloud Storage   Cloud storage is an Internet service that provides storage to computer or mobile device users Supplied by servers that provide cloud storage or online storage Cloud Storage  Advantages of cloud storage: Access files from any computer Store large files instantaneously Allow others to access their files View time-critical data and images immediately Store offsite backups Provide data center functions Cloud Storage  Disdvantages of cloud storage: Access Speed File Security