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Used for long-term storage of data; non-volatile and typically stores significantly more data than primary storage but is much slower for reading/writing
Commands or directives for the storage device to execute certain operations
Information stored or used by a computer
Data is not lost when power is cut off; characteristic of secondary storage devices
The amount of data that can be stored on the storage device
The ease with which the storage device can be moved without damaging it
Uses laser technology to read and write data. Examples include CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. Characterized by low capacity and slow read/write speeds
The speed at which data can be read from or written to the storage device
Uses magnetic methods to read and write data. Examples include Hard Disk Drives (HDD) and magnetic tape. Known for high capacity and low read/write speed
Uses NAND transistors to trap electrical currents. Examples include SSDs, USB flash drives, and SD cards. Offers high capacity and fast read/write speeds
