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HDD and SSD Storage Technologies

Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

  • Spinning Platter: The platter is a circular magnetic disk containing tracks and sectors that retain data.
  • Actuator Arm: The actuator arm moves across the platter to read and write data.

Solid State Drive (SSD)

  • Integrated Circuit: The integrated circuit is a sort of collection of electronic circuits embedded in a silicon semiconductor.
  • Flash Memory: SSDs work using flash memory to store and access data.
  • Charge in Semiconductors: SSDs use charge in semiconductors.

HDD Features, Limitations, and Concepts

  • they have Moving parts which lead to vibrations and higher power consumption.
  • they are a Good choice for more GBs of data for a cheaper price.
  • they are Trustworthy and reliable
  • Boot-ups are slow.
  • It is Comparatively heavy.
  • More vulnerable to wear and tear.

SSD Features, Limitations, and Concepts

  • They don't have moving parts, don't vibrate, and do not have high power consumption
  • They become largely expensive as one goes for a high range of GBs.
  • They have become famous recently.
  • Renowned for quick bootups; i.e., the rate at which it accesses the data is far more elevated than that of the HDD.
  • The weight of SSD is less.
  • Vulnerable to data leaks.