Disk Storage
Frank Z. Wang, Sining Wu, Derek Deng, Na Helian · Wiley Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Engineering · 2008
Abstract Disk storage is a general category of computer storage, in which data are recorded on planar, round, and rotating surfaces (disks, discs, or platters). A disk drive is a peripheral device from which information is collect. Main implementations are hard disks, floppy disks, and optical discs.