Definition: Hard Disk


A mass storage device that transfers data between the computer's memory and the disk storage media. Hard disks are rotating, rigid, magnetic storage disks.




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Track

(Disk) Concentric circles where the data is stored, divided into sectors. (Tape) The tracks of the tape prepared for storage of data, divided into blocks.

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