HARDDISKDRIVE

Hard disk drive

A hard disk drive is a data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information using rapidly rotating disks coated with magnetic material. An HDD retains its data even when powered off. Data is read in a random-access manner, meaning individual blocks of data can be stored or retrieved in any order rather than sequentially. An HDD consists of one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks with magnetic heads arranged on a moving actuator arm to read and write data to the surfaces.

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hard disk drive

Noun

  1. Pedantic form of hard drive or hard disk ; a fixed disc drive containing rigid disks.


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