1. Hard Disks
1.1. Hard disks can store data using longitudinal recording or perpendicular recording
1.2. Characteristics of hard disk include
1.2.1. Capacity
1.2.2. Platters
1.2.3. Read/Write Heads
1.2.4. Cylinders
1.2.5. Sectors and Tracks
1.2.6. Revolution per Minute
1.2.7. Transfer Rate
1.2.8. Access Time
1.3. Formatting is the process of dividing the disk into tracks and sectors so that the operating system can store and locate data and information on the disk
1.4. The Hard disk arms move the read/write head, which reads item and writes item in the drive
1.4.1. Location often referred to by it's cylinder
1.5. A head crash occurs when a read/write head touches the surface of a platter
1.5.1. Always keep a backup of your hard disk
1.6. RAID (redundant array of independent disks) is a group of two or more integrated hard disks
1.6.1. A network attached storage (NAS) device is a server connected to a network with the sole purpose of providing storage
1.7. An external hard disk
1.7.1. An external hard disk is a separate free standing hard disk that connects to your computer with a cable or wirelessly
1.8. A removable hard disk
1.8.1. A removable hard disk is a hard disk that you insert and remove from a drive
1.9. Internal and external hard disk
1.9.1. Internal and external hard disk are available in miniature sizes (miniature hard disks)
1.10. A disk controller consists of a special-purpose chip and electronic circuits the transfer of data, instruction, and information from a disk to and from the system bus and other components of the computer
1.10.1. SATA
1.10.2. EIDE
1.10.3. SCSI
1.10.4. SAS
2. Flash Memory Storage
2.1. Flash memory chips are a type of solid state media and contain no moving parts
2.1.1. Solid state drives (SSDs) have several advantages over magnetic hard disks
2.1.1.1. Faster access time
2.1.1.2. Faster transfer rates
2.1.1.3. Generate less hear and consume less power
2.1.1.4. Last longer
2.2. A memory card is a removable flash memory device that you insert and remove from a slot in a computer, mobile device, or card reader/writer
2.2.1. Compact Flash (CF)
2.2.2. Secure Digital (SD)
2.2.3. Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC)
2.2.4. microSD
2.2.5. microSDHC
2.2.6. xD picture Card
2.2.7. Memory Stick
2.2.8. Memory Stick Micro (M2)
2.3. USB flash drivers plug into a USB port on a computer or mobile device
2.4. An ExpressCard module is a removable device that fits in an ExpressCard slot
2.4.1. Developed by the PCMCIA
2.4.1.1. Commonly used in notebook computers
3. Cloud Storage
3.1. Cloud storage is a internet service that provides storage to computer users
3.2. Users subscribe to cloud storage for a variety of reasons
3.2.1. Access files any computer
3.2.2. Store large files instantaneously
3.2.3. Allow other to access their files
3.2.4. View time-critical data and images immediately
3.2.5. Store offsite backups
3.2.6. Provide data center functions
4. Other Types of Storage
4.1. Tape
4.1.1. Tape is a magnetically coated ribbon of plastic capable of storing large amounts of data and information
4.1.2. A tape drive reads and writes data and information on a tape
4.2. Magnetic stripe card and smart card
4.2.1. A magnetic stripe card contains a magnetic stripe that stores information
4.2.2. A smart card stores data on a thin
4.3. Microfilm and microfiche
4.3.1. Microfilm and microfiche store microscopic images of documents on a roll sheet flim
4.4. Enterprise storage
4.4.1. Enterprise storage stores huge volumes of data and information for large busiesses
4.4.1.1. Uses special hardware for heavy use, maximum availability, and maximum efficency
5. Storage
5.1. Storage hold data,instruction, and information for future use
5.2. A storage medium is the physical material on which a computer keeps data, instructions, and information
6. Optical Discs
6.1. An optical disc consists of a flat, round, portable disc made of metal, plastic, and lacquer that is written and read by laser
6.1.1. Typically store software, data, digital photos, movies, and music
6.1.1.1. Read only vs. rewritable
6.2. Optical discs commonly store items in a single track that spirals from the center of the disc to the edge
6.2.1. Track is divided into evenly sized sectors
6.3. CD-ROM
6.3.1. A CD-ROM can be read from but not written to
6.3.1.1. Read From a CD-ROM drive or CD-ROM player
6.4. CD-R
6.4.1. A CD-R is a multisession optical disc on which users can write, but not erase
6.5. CD-RW
6.5.1. A CD-RW is an erasable multisession disc
6.5.1.1. Must have a CD-RW drive
6.6. Archive disc
6.6.1. Stores photos from an online photo center
6.6.2. Resolution usually is 7200 pixels per photo
6.6.3. Cost is determined by the number of photos being stored
6.7. Picture CD
6.7.1. Single-session CD-ROM that stores digital version of film
6.7.2. Typically uses a 1024 x 1536 resolution
6.7.3. Many photo centers often Picture CD services
6.8. DVD-ROM
6.8.1. A DVD-ROM is a high -capacity optical disc on which users can read but not write or erase
6.8.1.1. Requires a DVD-ROM drive
6.9. BD-ROM
6.9.1. A Blu-ray Disc-ROM (BD-ROM) has a storage capacity of 100 GB
6.10. DVD-RW
6.10.1. DVD-RW, DVD+RW, and DVD+RAM are high-capacity rewritable DVD formats
7. Putting It All Together
7.1. Home user
7.1.1. 320 GB hard disk
7.1.2. Cloud storage
7.1.3. Optical disc drive
7.1.4. Card reader/writer
7.1.5. USB flash drive
7.2. Small Office/Home Office
7.2.1. 1 TB hard disk
7.2.2. Cloud storage
7.2.3. Optical disc drive
7.2.4. External hard disk for backup
7.2.5. USB flash drive
7.3. Mobilie
7.3.1. 250 GB hard disk
7.3.2. Cloud storage
7.3.3. Optical disc drive
7.3.4. Card reader/writer
7.3.5. Portable hard disk for backup
7.3.6. USB flash drive
7.4. Power User
7.4.1. 2.5 TB hard disk
7.4.2. Cloud storage
7.4.3. Optical disc drive
7.4.4. Portable hard disk for backup
7.4.5. USB flash drive
7.5. Enterprise User (desktop computer)
7.5.1. 1 TB hard disk
7.5.2. Optical disc drive
7.5.3. Smart card reader
7.5.4. Tape drive
7.5.5. USB flash drive
7.6. Enterprise User (server or mainframe)
7.6.1. Network storage sever
7.6.2. 40 TB hard disk system
7.6.3. Optical disc sever
7.6.4. Microfilm or microfiche