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Module 3

Computer StorAGE Systems

Module Overview:
In this module, students will understand the computer storage systems, their
components, and types. And appreciate the use of a presentation program.
Module Objectives:
1. Explain the computer storage systems.
2. Identify the types of components of the storage systems.
3. Create presentation using a presentation program.

Lessons:

Lesson 1 Computer Data Storage


Lesson 2 Basics in Google Slides
Lesson 1
Computer Data Storage

Objectives:
At the end of the lesson, you can:

1. Describe storage system.


2. Classify the various components and types of storage system.
3. Know the factors to be considered in evaluating a Storage Device.

Introduction
All storage systems have a particular component, including having a storage
medium and a storage device, portability, availability, volatility, and how data is
accessed and represented, the type of storage technology that should be used, and the
like. The storage system has two parts, namely the storage medium and the storage
device. A storage medium is a storage system where data is saved or stored, like a
DVD, flash memory, etc. A storage device is a part of hardware like a DVD drive, USB
drive, in which the storage medium will be inserted to be read and written.

Activity
Supposed that you need to exchange a large size file for your friend. What type of
storage media would you use? Would you please list at least three classes and explain
why it is appropriate to save large-size files?
ANALYsis
 What do you think will be the size of a typical hard drive of a personal computer
in the next five years?

 What storage medium is helpful for you in your studies?

 What storage medium is helpful for businesses?

AbstrACTION

Storage System Components:


 Storage Device
o DVD drive, flash memory card reader, etc.
o It is usually identified by a letter.
 Storage Media
o DVD, flash memory, etc.
o Media inserted in the device are used.
 A storage device can be internal, external, or remote.
 Storage devices are nonvolatile.
 Logical File Representation
o User's view of the way data is saved or stored.
o File: program, document, or image
 They are stored on a storage medium.
 Filename: name labeled to a file by the user.
 Folder: a label that placed on a storage medium which files are stored

 Physical File Representation


o The method by which data is physically saved or stored on a storage medium and
read by a computer.

Figure 7.1 Categories of Application Software

Magnetic Disks
 Records data using magnetic spots on the disk.
 Disks are divided into sectors, clusters, and tracks.
 Data is written and read using read/write heads.
 Common Type:
o Hard Disks
Hard Disk Drives (HDDs)
 A storage instrument consists of one or more metal magnetic discs sealed
permanently with an access system inside its drive.
 Use one or more metal disks.
 Data is saved or stored magnetically.
 In Hard Disk Drives, disks were permanently sealed inside the hard drive to
avoid contamination and help the discs spin faster.
Optical Discs
 Optical media like CDs and DVDs saves or stores data optically using laser
beams.
 Data will be permanently burned on the disc.
 Rewritable optical media can be rewritten or change and erased.
 The standard-sized of this disc is 120mm, and the smaller disc size is 80mm,
called minis.
 CDs and DVDs use multiple layers and multiple sides to increase capacity.
 Standard CDs hold 650MB up to 700MB.
 Standard DVDs hold 4.7GB for a single-layer disc and 8.5GB for a double-
layer disc.

Recordable Discs
 These recordable discs can be written but cannot be reused again and
erased data.
 Most common formats:
o CD-R Discs: Recordable CD
o DVD-R Discs: Recordable DVD

Rewritten Discs
 It can be written, recorded, erased, and reused.
 Most common formats:
o CD-RW
o DVD-RW

Flash Memory Systems


 Commonly found in the form of:
o Flash memory cards
o USB flash drives
o Solid-state drives
o Hybrid hard drives
 Digital cameras, digital music players, handheld PCs, smartphones, notebook
computers, and the like are small storage devices.

Figure 7.2 Flash Memory Examples

Other Types of Storage Systems


 Remote storage
o It uses a storage device that is not directly part of the PC being used.
o Examples of Remote Storage
 Network Storage
 It can be accessed using a local network.
 Online Storage
 It can be accessed using the Internet.
Smart Card
 A Credit card plastic size device that contains some computer circuitry
to be used as a storage device.
 Can store up to 64KB files.
 A smart card is used to store prepaid amounts of digital cash or
personal information of a person.

Figure 7.3 Smart Card

Storage System for Large Computer Systems and Networks


 Large Computer Systems and Networks mostly use a storage server.
 Storage Server
o It is a hardware device that contains multiple high-speed hard drives.
 This is commonly used by businesses and companies that have a large
amount of data to be store.

Figure 7.4 Storage Server

Network Attached Storage (NAS)


 A high-performance storage server that is connected to a network to provide
storage for computers on the web.
Figure 7.5 Network Attached Storage

Storage Area Network


 • A collection of hard disks and other storage devices that serves as storage
for another computer network.

Figure 7.6 Storage Area Network

Factors to consider in evaluating a Storage Device


 Speed
 Compatibility
 Storage Capacity
 Convenience
 Portability

Most user requires:


 Hard Drive
 Solid-state Drive
 Online Storage
 Flash or USB Drive
APPLICAtion

Answer the following:


 Why can CD-ROM discs not be erased or altered, and CD+RW can be changed,
rewritten, or erased?

 List at least five advantages and disadvantages of using online storage.

Closure
Good job! Now you understand the storage system, and you already know what best
storage device you will use, whether external or internal storage.

References:

Vermaat, Freund (2014). Discovering Computers. Course Technology, Cengage


Learning
Morley & Parker (2011). Understanding Computers. Course Technology, Cengage
Learning

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