Disk drive
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000312
A hardware component that reads and writes data to a storage medium, such as a hard disk drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD). It provides persistent storage for operating systems, applications, and user files. Modern disk drives connect to the computer via interfaces like SATA or NVMe.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-000312 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Hardware |
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