MLchartDataset catalogue

Secondary memory

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001539

A non-volatile storage medium that retains data even when the computer is turned off, used for long-term storage of programs and files. It is slower and less expensive per unit than primary memory (RAM) but offers much greater capacity. Common forms of secondary memory include hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and optical discs.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-001539
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectHardware
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-001539",
  "term": "Secondary memory",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A non-volatile storage medium that retains data even when the computer is turned off, used for long-term storage of programs and files. It is slower and less expensive per unit than primary memory (RAM) but offers much greater capacity. Common forms of secondary memory include hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and optical discs.",
  "subject": "Hardware",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/secondary-memory/"
}

Record 1,191 of 1,553 in Computing and IT terminology (MLC-0101). Request the full dataset.