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What is disk drive?
A disk drive is a device that computers can use to read and write information on computer disk. An example of one is the hard disk drive.
What does formatting a drive involve?
To format a hard drive means to delete any information on the drive and to set up a file system so Windows 7 can read from it and write data to it.
Can a downloaded game in a flash drive be played in the flash drive?
Yes. Flash drives work just as well in reading memory as a CD or your hard drive. Plus, flash drives have a tendency to read faster than hard drives, so it may load faster.
When data and instructions are not being used where are they kept?
Originally they're kept on the hard drive in the form of a program. Once run, the instructions and data are loaded into main memory until the processor is ready for them. They are then read into the various levels of CPU cache when awaiting execution.
What file systems does Ubuntu support?
Ubuntu supports a large number of file systems, including ext2 (read/write), ext3 (read/write), ext4 (read/write), ReiserFS (read/write), JFS (read/write), XFS (read/write), FAT (read/write), and NTFS (read, additional software available for writing). With the exception of NTFS, it can also boot off of the above file systems.
What heads float on a cushion of air above the the platter?
In a hard drive, the read/write heads float on a cushion of air above the platter. This ensures that there is a tiny gap between the heads and the spinning platter, allowing the heads to read and write data without physically touching the surface of the disk.
What are the four main parts of a computer hard drive?
Platter(s)Read/Write Head(s)Access Arm(s)Servo
The circular disk inside the hard drive is called a?
The circular disk inside a hard drive is called a platter. Platter surfaces are coated with a magnetic material that allows data to be stored and retrieved by read/write heads as the platters spin at high speeds. Multiple platters can be stacked in a single hard drive to increase storage capacity.
What are the components of a modern computer hard drive?
Magnetic HARD Disk Drive constitutes of a Disk Platter, Spindle Motor, Read Write Head, Logic Card and Metal Casing with connector.
How many read write heads are required for each hard disk platter?
2 per platter
What is a cylinder in a hard disk?
The Vertical position of all a drive's read/write heads over their corresponding platter on a specific track, forming a vertical cylinder.
What has occurred when HDD fails making a grinding noise?
a. controller failure b. the read/ write head is in contact with the platter c. hard drive is in power save d. hard drive is in labor
Is platter a input device or output device?
An interesting question. Typically, devices fall into a category of 'input' or 'output'. A monitor, for example, would universally be regarded as an output device. A keyboard, an input device. A platter, which I'm assuming is a hard drive platter and not a delicious halal meal, falls neatly into both catgeories. It is an input device when data is being read from it, and an output device where data is being read to it.
What analogy can you see use to describe the platter and arm of a hard drive?
The platter of a hard drive can be compared to a vinyl record, where data is stored in concentric circles and read by a needle, while the arm is akin to a record player's tonearm that moves across the surface to access different tracks. Just as the tonearm must position itself precisely to capture the music on the record, the hard drive's arm positions itself over the correct sector of the platter to read or write data. Both components work together to retrieve information efficiently, ensuring smooth playback or data access.
When a readwrite head touches a platter is it considered to be a platter crash?
i don't know what is the answer! sorry
What is the significance of the HDD platter material in determining the performance and durability of a hard drive?
The material of the HDD platter is important for the performance and durability of a hard drive because it affects factors like data read/write speed, storage capacity, and resistance to wear and tear. Different materials have varying magnetic properties and physical characteristics that can impact how efficiently and reliably the hard drive operates over time.
Do hard drives have magnetic cylinders that store information?
Yes. The magnetic 'platters' that store the information are arranged horizontally and are 'read' by an arm that swings over them. Think of an album on a turntable with the needle arm and you have a picture of one single set of such devices. Each drive is comprised of many sets of these in tight alignment, held in place by a spindle. The arm is held to tight tolerances and does not touch the platter but can read and write data to it by changing the magnetic state of the 'bits' on the platter. The density of the bits and the speed of the platter determine size of the drive (capacity) and it's cost.
