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STORAGE DEVICES

 They are used to store data for future use. The data
on the device can be retrieved, changed and
restored.
 Due to vulnerability of storage devices, the stored
data always needs to be backed up on a regular
basis to prevent data losses.
 Data must be backed up on an external storage
device that can be stored away from the actual
computer or even on other premises.
 Backup should be done occasionally or even daily
depending on the nature of the data being handled
 Designation of disk drives. The drives are assigned
letters of the alphabet which are configured as
follows:-
 A- floppy disk auxiliary
 C-DRIVE – for internal hard disk
 D-DRIVE usually for cd-rom drive
 E DRIVE- subsequent disk drive of any type are given the
next letter eg flash disk may be given E
 Types of storage devices
1. Hard disk
 Internalhard disk
 External hard disk
 Internal hard disk- it is enclosed within the system
case. Data is stored magnetically as a series of 0s
and 1s round metal platters.
 The platters are rigid and have more than one

platter inside the hard disk cover.


 Each platter is divided into tracks and sectors.

 An arm read-write head flies over the surface

when information is read or written on the platter


 The size of hard disk vary from 80gb,120gb,----

500gb.
 External hard disk- it has the same features as those of
internal hard disk, the only difference is that external
hard disk drives are outside the system case therefore
they are visible and can be carried around.
 Main features of a hard disk
 Two or more rigid platters
 The drive motor
 Read-write head
 Drive electronics that control the functioning of the hard
disk
 External HD -are mainly used for backup purposes.
Two ways of measuring the performance of a hard disk:-
1. Data rate:- is the number of bytes per second that the
drive can deliver to the cpu
2. Seek time:- the amount of time between when the
requests a file and when the first byte of the file is
found
2. CD RM DRIVE
 CD-r recordable- data once written can not be changed.
 CD-RW- rewriteable data can be erased and changed.
 DVD- versatile can store more information than cd.

3. USB flash disk- store more data than CDs and is


more durable
4. Memory card- is a storage device mainly used
with digital cameras, PDA, mobile phones etc.
5. Network drive:- is a separate disk or open space
on a network server shared by computers on a
network. This is mainly used for backup
purposes.
6. Online file storage:- information stored on
line via a host or internet service provider.
The data is stored on a server of the service
provider and not on your computer and this
will save your space on the computer. This
type of storage face security threat due to
harking issues therefore all data and
information must be password protected
 Computer performance, factors that determine
a good computer
 It’s determined by:-

a) CPU speed:- which is measured by clock in the cpu


determines the speed at which information will be
processed. Speed in measured in hz which is the
number of time the system pulses in one
second( complete cycles in one second). The higher
the speed the faster the performance of the
computer.
b) RAM size:- the bigger the ram the better the
performance since at one time more data can be
held in the RAM.
c) Hard disk:- the larger the hard disk the quicker the
access time and the more free space available
hence computer performance is enhanced.
d) Graphics card processor and memory: this card
releases the ram and CPU from performing
graphical task need by computer thus they are
free to do other tasks increasing the
performance of the computer.

e) Applications:- if many applications are running at


the same time the performance of the computer
goes down. This is due to the fact that RAM is
overused at that particular time.

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