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This document provides an overview of various storage devices, beginning with an introduction to primary and secondary storage. It describes common secondary storage devices such as hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs), optical discs, floppy drives, USB flash drives, external hard drives, and network attached storage. The document also discusses cloud storage and the importance of data backup and recovery methods. It concludes by emphasizing the significance of storage devices for data management and accessibility in the digital era.

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Storage Devices 1

This document provides an overview of various storage devices, beginning with an introduction to primary and secondary storage. It describes common secondary storage devices such as hard disk drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs), optical discs, floppy drives, USB flash drives, external hard drives, and network attached storage. The document also discusses cloud storage and the importance of data backup and recovery methods. It concludes by emphasizing the significance of storage devices for data management and accessibility in the digital era.

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STORAGE DEVICES

Team Members:
• Muhammad Abdullah Azib
• Muhammad Abdullah Masood
• Moeez Javaid
• Saad Rana
Introduction
• What are Storage Devices.
• Significance of storage devices
in the digital era.
• Impact of storage devices on
data management and
accessibility.
• Introduction to the various
types of storage devices.
Overview of
Storage Devices
• Definition and purpose of
storage devices.
• Primary and secondary
storage.
• Importance of storage devices
in computer systems.
• Role of storage devices in data
storage and retrieval.
• Introduction to primary storage, also known as RAM.
• Function of primary storage in temporarily holding data and
Primary Storage instructions.
• Volatile nature of primary storage.
• Importance of primary storage for the efficient functioning
of the CPU.
Secondary Storage
• Definition and role of
secondary storage devices.
• Long-term data storage
capabilities of Secondary
Storage.
• Non-volatile nature of
secondary storage.
• Different types of secondary
storage devices.
Hard Disk Drives
(HDDs)
• Overview of HDDs as a
common storage device.
• Magnetic storage technology
of Hard Disk Drives.
• Large storage capacities of
Hard Disk Drives.
• Components of HDDs.
• Drawbacks of Hard Disk
Drives.
Solid-State Drives
(SSDs)
• Introduction to SSDs as an alternative
storage device.
• Flash memory-based storage
technology of SSDs.
• Advantages of SSDs over Hard Disk
Drives.
• Rapid growth in popularity, especially
in laptops and portable devices.
Optical Discs
• Introduction to optical discs (CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs) as
storage media.
• Use of data storage and distribution in Optical Discs.
• Different storage capacities and formats of Optical Discs.
• Overview of their applications, including software
distribution and media storage.
Floppy Drives
•
Introduction to floppy
drives.
•
Legacy storage devices for
small-scale data storage.
•
Magnetic disks
technology.
•
Limited storage capacities.
•
Decline/Obsolescence  of
Floppy Drives
USB Flash Drives
• Introduction to USB flash drives as
portable storage devices.
• Compact size and easy connectivity
via USB ports.
• Convenient for data transfer and
sharing.
• Storage capacities and versatility of
USB Flash Drives.
External Hard
Drives
• Introduction to external hard
drives as standalone storage
devices.
• Larger storage capacities
compared to USB flash drives.
• Portability and ability to connect
to various devices.
• Their applications, such as
backups, multimedia storage,
and data transportation.
Network Attached
Storage (NAS)
• Definition of NAS as a storage solution for multiple
devices.
• Centralized storage and file-sharing capabilities of NAS.
• Data redundancy, remote access, and user management
features of NAS.
• Applications of NAS in homes and businesses.
Cloud Storage
• Introduction to cloud storage
• A popular storage option.
• Advantages of Cloud Storage such
as scalability, accessibility, and
automatic backups.
• Popular cloud storage services
and their features.
Data Backup
and Recovery
• Introduction of Data Backup and
Recovery.
• Different types of data backup
methods.
• Role of storage devices in creating
reliable backup systems.
• Data recovery options in case of
data loss or system failure.
Conclusion
•Key points covered in the presentation:
• Significance of storage devices in the digital era.
• Exploration of primary and secondary storage
options
• Overview of modern storage solutions
• Importance of considering factors like capacity,
speed, portability, and data security when
choosing storage options
• Final thoughts on the evolving landscape of
storage technologies.

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