mass storage device
non volatile that holds system when power is down
- GB
HDD
5400 rpm
slowest performance
7200 rpm
most computers
10000 rpm
high performance drivers, gaming PCs
15,000 rpm
highest rpm, excellent performance
ssd
uses flash memory tech to implement persistent mass storage
2.5” SSD
typical form factor
M2 SSD
like a memory chip, used in laptops
RAID 0
RAID 1
RAID 5
RAID 6
hot swappable
usb, thunderbolt, eSATA
- safe to remove without losing data
optical drives
CD, DVD, BD (blue ray 25/50 GB)
what should you configure to increase lifespan of SSD
no regular defragmentation
- causes tons of small write access