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Data Storage Devices
Data storage devices are any piece of computer hardware used to record some sort of information. Questions about storage devices and the media on which they record information belong here.
1,624 Questions
Does a DVD multi drive burn a dual layer DVD?
This really depends. This specific capability is usually written out on the specs list of your drive. You can also check the burn speeds list - if anything there has the suffix "DL", that would mean "dual layer" - for example, if it says 8X DVD-R/DL - that means it burns in 8X speed for DVD-R, and also 8X in Dual Layer mode.
My DVD burner, an external DVD burner by DIGISTOR(digistor.com) - burns 8X in single layer and 6X in dual layer. Your drive has to specify if it can do dual layer or not. There is no automatic distinction. Check the manufacturer's website or the literature that came with your drive.
What is the difference between an internal an external storage device?
Deciding what to get for your data storage device need can be a very difficult and daunting task, especially since your two options - internal and external storage devices each has its own pros and cons. Here are some basic points that you may want to consider when buying a storage device.
Internal storage devices reside inside your PC. Once installed, they become an integral part of your machine, and due to the complex process of installing, you would definitely hesitate before removing them again. Hence if something goes wrong with an internal storage device, more often than not, you need to take it out of your PC system to have it fixed or to have it replaced. For data back-up, an internal storage device is not a good option since you're most probably backing up files coming from your own PC. Having it connected to your PC most of the time would render it vulnerable to virus and other malicious attacks coming from online predators.
On the other hand, an external storage device gives you exactly the opposite of that limitation of internal storage devices. You can bring this kind of storage device anywhere, and the only time it stays connected to your main machine is when you are using it. And since it is portable and can universally connect to all PCs which support it. External storage devices are a great accessory for bringing large files to where ever you want to bring them.
In terms of speed, internal storage devices though beat external devices. Since external storage devices rely on another technology/facility to connect it to your computer, transfer speed is severely affected. Internal storage devices download and upload files to your PC faster than the external devices. This is due to the fact that internal storage devices become part of the system once it is installed.
On the sharing aspect, external storage devices definitely beat internal storage. You can easily share your files with your friends and contacts by simply connecting the device to their machines. And since most external storage devices now work through USB port connectivity, you are pretty much assured that you can easily transfer your files to your friends'/contacts' PCs in a snap.
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What does it mean when the computer says disk is full?
It just means that there is not enough capacity on the concerned disk. If this message is shown, you can copy no more files to the disk. In this case, you need to remove unwanted files and programs or move them to another disk or media. This way, you can create space for new files and programs.
Why do you need a floppy drive?
Yes u might be ask, why it need to be formatted other than deleting that? rite??? Well you may be knowing that Floppy usually stores data in a magnetic medium where these datas are sticked on..Deletion alone cant make it emptied fully, since some backup datas will be sticking there
What are the advantages of offsite tape storage?
There are several advantages of offsite tape storage such as files and information from remote location can be centrally backed up. Moreover, there is no risk for accessing the data, even the old stuff. In addition, if the worst happens and it is needed to rapidly recover the data, it will only be a courier journey away.
What does a storage device includes?
Examples of storage devices are: internal/external hard drives, floppy drives, CD's, DVD's, thumb drives, etc.
How is fat storage different from carbohydrate storage?
Fat storage is different to carb storage because fat is stored abdominal area until it is burnt off. Carbs are stored different because they are broken down in to glucose for energy and sent out to different organs that need to use it up for your energy in your body.
What is a storage device that can be written to more than once?
Almost every storage device or mechanism in use can be written to more than once. The exception is write-once optical discs (CD+/-R, DVD+/-R), printing on paper or, possibly, carving into stone, though the use of stone-carving in modern PCs is rapidly dwindling. Things that can be written to more than once: * Magnetic tape * Magnetic platter (hard drives) * Solid state DRAM memory * Solid state flash memory: * ** USB flash keys ** SSD flash drives ** SD, xD, MMC, etc memory cards * CD+/-RW * DVD+/-RW Things that can typically only be written to once: * CD+/-R (Full or non-multisession) * DVD+/-R (Full or non-multisession) * Blank paper * Diamonds * Very small rocks * A grapefruit
When you do a data export, or create a table, move a table, move a file, ftp a file, etc., you need to specify in the command where the data will go. This is the "destination" disk. This disk will be a named object. My disks are called: $D001 $D002 So, my create table statement would include the disk specification in the statement: create table $D001.VOLUMENAME.TABLENAME field specs table attributes;
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What are the levels of Computer data storage?
In ascending order (least to greatest), it goes
Bit, byte, kilobit, kilobyte, megabit, megabyte, gigabit, gigabyte, terabit, terabyte, petabyte. I think petabit MAY be right between terabyte and petabyte, but it is underlined when I type in to my computer, so I am not sure.
A medium is the base substance for some task or experiment. Storage media include any technological devices used to store, keep and retrieve data (information).
Can you get data off of an unformatted A drive disk?
If it were never formatted, there should be no data on it.
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as an update to the previous answer, there can in fact be data on an unformatted disk. I am currently seeing the same issue right now...files on an unformatted disk but am unable to recover...read on.
AnswerThe disk has to be formatted in order to place information on it. Different systems had their own formats, and they weren't always compatible. If you see files on the disk, you can copy them over to your hard drive and then try to run them. Look at the extension on the file to see what program would be able to open them up. Examples of extensions would be Word (.doc), Excel (.xls) and so on.What does it mean to over write on a floppy disk?
If the same data is already in the floppy disk or any other disk, and you are again copying the same data, then it is called the overwriting ..
How do you make a floppy disk read only?
There is an easy way to change a floppy disk to read only. Just go into Explorer, right click on the floppy disk, and check the 'read only' box.
Need 13.6MB have available 11.8GB will this fit?
The file size of 13.6MB can fit to an 11.8GB data storage device.
What type of network has a computer called a file server that acts as the central storage location?
A client or server is the type of network that has a computer called a file server that acts as the central storage location. Peer to peer is a network that does not have a server, all the computers essentially are equal.
List four examples of non- volatile storage devices?
Examples of nonvolatile storage media include all of the following except ____.
a.
memory
c.
microfiche
b.
floppy disks
d.
PC Cards
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What are the advantage and limitation of optical disk optical disk?
Optical use a laser to read and write data .Optical disks have very large storage capacity but they are not fast as harddisk .There are major types of optical disk
1.CD-Rom
2 Worm
3.Eraser
Advantage's optical disks has a very high storing capacity ,inexpensive has along life of at least 25 years .
