storage device

Noun

Meaning

storage device (plural storage devices)

(computer hardware) A piece of hardware whose main function is to store data.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

disk accumulator hoarder memory device

Hypernyms

device

Hyponyms

memory recording disk disc register buffer

Examples

A "direct access" (i.e. disk type) storage device consists of a number of logical blocks, addressed by Logical Block Address ( LBA ). Source: Internet

Additionally, such a buffer may be feasible when a large block of data is assembled or disassembled (as required by a storage device), or when data may be delivered in a different order than that in which it is produced. Source: Internet

After replacing the storage device, try the update again. Source: Internet

Apple SOS also allowed the full capacity of a storage device to be used as a single volume, such as the Apple ProFile hard disk drive. Source: Internet

As Psion had patented the use of EPROMS as storage device it was impossible for other device manufacturers to copy this unusual approach to mobile storage. Source: Internet

A storage device may hold information, process information, or both. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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