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Everything You Need to Know About Hard Drives
Are you clueless about computers? Are not familiar with the insides of your CPU? You do not know how you can manage to save files on your computer? If so, you need to familiarize yourself in one important term, Hard Drive. Then, here are all the basic information about hard drives.
A hard drive is the basic storage of a computer. It is made in the 1950s which hold up to only megabytes and are properly known before as "fixed disks" or "Winchesters". Today, a hard drive (or hard disk or HDD) can hold up to 320 gigabytes to 2 terabytes and has a speed of 5400rpm (rotations per minute) to 7200rpm, the slowest to the fastest in order. The faster the speed of the hard drive, the faster you can locate your files and programs and saving time in your computer. The larger the memory space, the more programs and files you can store. You can use a higher spec hard drive if you are an expert computer professional like animators or programmers, but a lower spec hard drive is also good especially if you are an end user.
A hard drive consists of thin discs, magnet, heads, and circuit. These discs, which are called as hard platters, are the essential storage. A hard drive could contain two or more of these, and a spindle holds it together. It spins so fast that you may see it as a blurry disc. Without it, you could not save files and programs. A thin metal head with a magnet attached is responsible in saving your files and programs and locating these when you needed it. The technology used in hard drives is very much the same in cassette tapes. A filmware or circuit connected to the hard drive has a software that makes your files accessible with just a click of the mouse.
With the technology today, hard drives also change their appearance. PATA (Parallel AT Attachment) is often used before to connect hard drives to the mother board, but today SATA (Serial AT Attachment) or SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) takes the scene. PATA looks like a wide connector strip which crams the CPU, while SATA looks like a thin cable that eliminates the cram problem. External hard drives are also available and look like an internal hard drive with a casing and connector. These hard drives are studier, sometimes stackable and come with a SATA or USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector.
If the technology of the hard drive previously mentioned is not enough, then check other computer gadgets with different hard drives. Laptops or notebooks have a smaller hard drive. Cell phones, music devices, game consoles, video devices and other similar gadgets have a compact hard drive suited for them. Truly, the evolution of the hard drive would not stop as long as there are new devices and gadget available on the market.
Next time someone asks you what is a hard drive, say what you know. Now, you have a basic knowledge about one of the most essential parts in the computer.
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Generic / 2.5in USB 2.0 External SATA HDD Enclosure (Red/Black) - Supports up to 1 Terabyte (1TB)! / 2530A $20.13 Generic - 2.5in USB 2.0 External SATA HDD Enclosure (Red/Black) - Supports up to 1 Terabyte (1TB)! - 2530A |
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3.5" Element EN-3251U3-BK Superspeed USB 3.0 Aluminum External SATA HDD Enclosure Supports Up To 2 Terabyte! $31.84 3.5" Element EN-3251U3-BK Superspeed USB 3.0 Aluminum External SATA HDD Enclosure Supports Up To 2 Terabyte! |
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Generic / 3.5in SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Aluminum External SATA HDD & SSD Enclosure w/One Touch Backup - Supports up to 2 Terabyte (2TB)! / HE3532FC $33.57 Generic - 3.5in SuperSpeed USB 3.0 Aluminum External SATA HDD & SSD Enclosure w/One Touch Backup - Supports up to 2 Terabyte (2TB)! - HE3532FC |
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3.5" Superspeed USB 3.0 Aluminum External SATA HDD & SSD Enclosure w/One Touch Backup Supports Up To 2 Terabyte (2TB)! $34.22 3.5" Superspeed USB 3.0 Aluminum External SATA HDD & SSD Enclosure w/One Touch Backup Supports Up To 2 Terabyte (2TB)! |
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Startech 3 Drive Tray-Less SATA Hot-Swap Enclosure - Storage Drive Cage. Each $95.91 Manufacturer: Startech Computer Products. Each. Swap between hard drives in seconds, with the tray-less convenience of the HSB320SATBK. Supporting the latest generation of hard drive storage up to Terabyte (1TB) SATA hard drives, it houses up to three 3.5 |
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StarTech.com 3.5 USB SATA External HDD Enclosure $29.99 1 1 Year 1 x 3.5" - 1/3H Internal Hot-swappable 1 x Serial ATA 1 x Serial ATA Internal 1 x Type B Female USB 2.0 External 1.30" Height x 4.84" Width x 8.86" Depth 1.77 lb 12 V AC Power Adapter 3.5 USB SATA External HDD Enclosure 3.5" A built-in cooling fan to help maintain drive operating temperatures Works with high capacity HDD's - Supports 750 Gbps Supports Up to 2 Terabytes CE FCC UL InfoSafe 3.5" USB 2.0 SATA HDD Enclosure Power Adapter Software Operating System(s): Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista Mac OS 9x and above This USB 2.0 External SATA Hard Drive Enclosure supports the latest generations of hard drive storage up to 2TB (2 Terabyte), allowing automated data/file backups at the touch of a button. The HDD enclosure connects to a host computer through USB 2.0 and supports 3.5in Serial ATA hard drives, providing a cost-effective way to take advantage of the high capacity offered by the newest SATA hard drives. The eSATA hard drive enclosure includes highly configurable software that lets you pre-define backup tasks - allowing for fast, automated backup and archiving of valuable data when the One Touch Backup feature is activated. The hard drive enclosure features a built-in 40mm fan which helps optimize drive operability and in turn preserve stored data integrity and drive lifespan. Constructed of durable but lightweight aluminum, this external storage solution is an ideal add-on for maintaining data integrity, mobilizing data, or convenient backup. External External Enclosure InfoSafe Not Applicable RoHS SAT3510U2B Silver StarTech.com Storage Enclosure Yes www.startech.com |
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9650Se-8Lpml-Sgl - 3Ware 9650Se-8Lpml 8 Port Serial Ata Raid Controller - 256Mb Ecc Ddr2 - Pci Express X4 - Up To 300Mbps - 2 X Sata X4 Serial Ata/300 - Serial $461.45 Amcc's 3ware 9650se-8lpml Sata II Hardware Raid Controllers Deliver Industry-leading Raid 6 And Raid 5 Performance, Robust Fault Tolerance, And Multi-terabyte Capacities. A Pci Express Host Interface, Multi-lane Connectivity, Storswitch Architecture And Sophisticated Sata II Features Drive This Unrivaled Performance. [Q99965] UPC: 693494600087 UNSPC: 43201556 9.6L x 1.6W x 6.1H 0.7 LB |
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9650Se-12Ml - 3Ware 9650Se-12Ml 12 Port Serial Ata Raid Controller - 256Mb Ecc Ddr2 - Pci Express X8 - Up To 300Mbps - 3 X Sata X4 Serial Ata/300 - Serial Ata $745.12 Amcc's 3ware 9650se-12ml Sata II Hardware Raid Controller Delivers Industry-leading Raid 6 And Raid 5 Performance, Robust Fault Tolerance, And Multi-terabyte Capacities. A Pci Express Host Interface, Multi-lane Connectivity, Storswitch Architecture And Sophisticated Sata II Features Drive This Unrivaled Performance. [Q99953] UPC: 693494630121 UNSPC: 43201556 12.2L x 7.1W x 2.7H 1.2 LB |
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9650Se-12Ml-Sgl - 3Ware 9650Se-12Ml 12 Port Serial Ata Raid Controller - 256Mb Ecc Ddr2 - Pci Express X8 - Up To 300Mbps - 3 X Sata X4 Serial Ata/300 - Serial A $660.19 Amcc's 3ware 9650se-12ml Sata II Hardware Raid Controllers Deliver Industry-leading Raid 6 And Raid 5 Performance, Robust Fault Tolerance, And Multi-terabyte Capacities. A Pci Express Host Interface, Multi-lane Connectivity, Storswitch Architecture And Sophisticated Sata II Features Drive This Unrivaled Performance. [Q99951] UPC: 693494600124 UNSPC: 43201556 12.2L x 7.1W x 2.6H 0.9 LB |
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9650Se-16Ml - 3Ware 9650Se-16Ml 16 Port Serial Ata Raid Controller - 256Mb Ecc Ddr2 - Pci Express X8 - Up To 300Mbps - 4 X Sata X4 Serial Ata/300 - Serial Ata $916.45 Amcc's 3ware 9650se-16ml Sata II Hardware Raid Controller Delivers Industry-leading Raid 6 And Raid 5 Performance, Robust Fault Tolerance, And Multi-terabyte Capacities. A Pci Express Host Interface, Multi-lane Connectivity, Storswitch Architecture And Sophisticated Sata II Features Drive This Unrivaled Performance. [Q99956] UPC: 693494630169 UNSPC: 43201556 12.2L x 7.1W x 2.7H 1.3 LB |
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9650Se-16Ml-Sgl - 3Ware 9650Se-16Ml 16 Port Serial Ata Raid Controller - 256Mb Ecc Ddr2 - Pci Express X8 - Up To 300Mbps - 4 X Sata X4 Serial Ata/300 - Serial A $830.84 Amcc's 3ware 9650se-16ml Sata II Hardware Raid Controllers Deliver Industry-leading Raid 6 And Raid 5 Performance, Robust Fault Tolerance, And Multi-terabyte Capacities. A Pci Express Host Interface, Multi-lane Connectivity, Storswitch Architecture And Sophisticated Sata II Features Drive This Unrivaled Performance. [Q99954] UPC: 693494600162 UNSPC: 43201556 9.6L x 6.1W x 1.7H 0.75 LB |
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9650Se-24M8 - 3Ware 9650Se-24M8 24 Port Serial Ata Raid Controller - 512Mb Ecc Ddr2 - Pci Express X8 - Up To 300Mbps - 6 X Sata X4 Serial Ata/300 - Serial Ata $1137.65 Amcc's 3ware 9650se-24m8 Sata II Hardware Raid Controller Delivers Industry-leading Raid 6 And Raid 5 Performance, Robust Fault Tolerance, And Multi-terabyte Capacities. A Pci Express Host Interface, Multi-lane Connectivity, Storswitch Architecture And Sophisticated Sata II Features Drive This Unrivaled Performance. [Q99958] UPC: 693494630244 UNSPC: 43201556 12.3L x 2.7W x 7H 1.5 LB |
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9650Se-4Lpml - 3Ware 9650Se-4Lpml 4 Port Serial Ata Raid Controller - 256Mb Ecc Ddr2 - Pci Express X4 - Up To 300Mbps - 2 X Sata X4 Serial Ata/300 - Serial Ata $351.48 Amcc's 3ware 9650se-4lpml Sata II Hardware Raid Controllers Deliver Industry-leading Raid 5 Performance, Robust Fault Tolerance, And Multi-terabyte Capacities. A Pci Express Host Interface, Multi-lane Connectivity, Storswitch Architecture And Sophisticated Sata II Features Drive This Unrivaled Performance. [Q99964] UPC: 693494630046 UNSPC: 43201556 12.3L x 7.1W x 2.7H 1.05 LB |
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9650Se-4Lpml-Sgl - 3Ware 9650Se-4Lpml 4 Port Serial Ata Raid Controller - 256Mb Ecc Ddr2 - Pci Express X4 - Up To 300Mbps - 1 X Sata X4 Serial Ata/300 - Serial $298.7 Amcc's 3ware 9650se-4lpml Sata II Hardware Raid Controllers Deliver Industry-leading Raid 6 And Raid 5 Performance, Robust Fault Tolerance, And Multi-terabyte Capacities. A Pci Express Host Interface, Multi-lane Connectivity, Storswitch Architecture And Sophisticated Sata II Features Drive This Unrivaled Performance. [Q99962] UPC: 693494600049 UNSPC: 43201556 9.6L x 6.1W x 1.6H 0.7 LB |
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9650Se-8Lpml - 3Ware 9650Se-8Lpml 8 Port Serial Ata Raid Controller - 256Mb Ecc Ddr2 - Pci Express X4 - Up To 300Mbps - 2 X Sata X4 Serial Ata/300 - Serial Ata $518.61 Amcc's 3ware 9650se-8lpml Sata II Hardware Raid Controllers Deliver Industry-leading Raid 6 And Raid 5 Performance, Robust Fault Tolerance, And Multi-terabyte Capacities. A Pci Express Host Interface, Multi-lane Connectivity, Storswitch Architecture And Sophisticated Sata II Features Drive This Unrivaled Performance. [Q99967] UPC: 693494630084 UNSPC: 43201556 12.3L x 7W x 2.6H 1.1 LB |
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Toshiba / Toshiba MK1059GSM 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 5400RPM 8MB 2.5in Hard Drive / MK1059GSM-NDW $99.96 Toshiba - Toshiba MK1059GSM 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 5400RPM 8MB 2.5in Hard Drive - MK1059GSM-NDW |
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Samsung / Samsung EcoGreen HD103SI 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 5200RPM 32MB Hard Drive / HD103SI-NDW $96.98 Samsung - Samsung EcoGreen HD103SI 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 5200RPM 32MB Hard Drive - HD103SI-NDW |
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Seagate / Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 7200RPM 32MB Hard Drive / ST31000528AS-NDW $96.98 Seagate - Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 7200RPM 32MB Hard Drive - ST31000528AS-NDW |
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Seagate / Seagate Barracuda LP 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive / ST31000520AS-NDW $96.98 Seagate - Seagate Barracuda LP 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive - ST31000520AS-NDW |
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Seagate / Seagate Barracuda LP 2 Terabyte (2TB) SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive / ST2000DL001-NDW $119 Seagate - Seagate Barracuda LP 2 Terabyte (2TB) SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive - ST2000DL001-NDW |
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Seagate / Seagate Barracuda LP 1.5 Terabyte (1.5TB) SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive / ST1500DL003-BP $124.61 Seagate - Seagate Barracuda LP 1.5 Terabyte (1.5TB) SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive - ST1500DL003-BP |
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Western Digital / Western Digital RE2-GP GreenPower 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 7200RPM 16MB Hard Drive / WD1000FYPS-NDW $94.61 Western Digital - Western Digital RE2-GP GreenPower 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 7200RPM 16MB Hard Drive - WD1000FYPS-NDW |
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Seagate / Seagate Barracuda LP 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive / ST31000520AS $96.98 Seagate - Seagate Barracuda LP 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive - ST31000520AS |
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Western Digital / Western Digital Caviar Green 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 IntelliPower 32MB Hard Drive / WD10EADS $96.98 Western Digital - Western Digital Caviar Green 1 Terabyte (1TB) SATA/300 IntelliPower 32MB Hard Drive - WD10EADS |
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Seagate / Seagate Barracuda LP 2 Terabyte (2TB) SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive / ST2000DL003-NDW $124.61 Seagate - Seagate Barracuda LP 2 Terabyte (2TB) SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive - ST2000DL003-NDW |
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1 Terabyte (1TB) Toshiba MK1059GSM SATA/300 5400RPM 8MB 2.5" Hard Drive $99.47 1 Terabyte (1TB) Toshiba MK1059GSM SATA/300 5400RPM 8MB 2.5" Hard Drive |
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1 Terabyte (1TB) Samsung Ecogreen HD103SI SATA/300 5200RPM 32MB Hard Drive $95 1 Terabyte (1TB) Samsung Ecogreen HD103SI SATA/300 5200RPM 32MB Hard Drive |
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1 Terabyte (1TB) Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.B SATA/300 7200RPM 16MB Hard Drive 0A38016 / 0A38116 $95 1 Terabyte (1TB) Hitachi Deskstar 7K1000.B SATA/300 7200RPM 16MB Hard Drive 0A38016 / 0A38116 |
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1 Terabyte (1TB) Seagate Barracuda LP SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive $95 1 Terabyte (1TB) Seagate Barracuda LP SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive |
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1 Terabyte (1TB) Seagate Barracuda Green SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive $95 1 Terabyte (1TB) Seagate Barracuda Green SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive |
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1 Terabyte (1TB) Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 SATA/300 7200RPM 32MB Hard Drive $95 1 Terabyte (1TB) Seagate Barracuda 7200.12 SATA/300 7200RPM 32MB Hard Drive |
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1 Terabyte (1TB) Western Digital Caviar Green SATA/300 Intellipower 32MB Hard Drive $95 1 Terabyte (1TB) Western Digital Caviar Green SATA/300 Intellipower 32MB Hard Drive |
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2 Terabyte (2TB) Seagate Barracuda LP SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive $121.64 2 Terabyte (2TB) Seagate Barracuda LP SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive |
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1 Terabyte (1TB) Western Digital RE3 Enterprise SATA/300 7200RPM 32MB Hard Drive $97.78 1 Terabyte (1TB) Western Digital RE3 Enterprise SATA/300 7200RPM 32MB Hard Drive |
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1.5 Terabyte (1.5TB) Seagate Barracuda LP SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive $119.97 1.5 Terabyte (1.5TB) Seagate Barracuda LP SATA/300 5900RPM 32MB Hard Drive |
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1 Terabyte (1TB) Western Digital Caviar Green SATA/600 7200RPM 64MB Hard Drive $115.53 1 Terabyte (1TB) Western Digital Caviar Green SATA/600 7200RPM 64MB Hard Drive |
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1 Terabyte (1TB) Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 SATA/300 7200RPM 32MB Hard Drive $95 1 Terabyte (1TB) Seagate Barracuda 7200.11 SATA/300 7200RPM 32MB Hard Drive |
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1 Terabyte (1TB) Western Digital RE2-GP Greenpower SATA/300 7200RPM 16MB Hard Drive $95 1 Terabyte (1TB) Western Digital RE2-GP Greenpower SATA/300 7200RPM 16MB Hard Drive |
