Module 5

:
Multimedia
Storage Devices
Computer Systems Servicing NCII – Grade 11
Quarter 1 – Module 5: Multimedia Storage Devices
First Edition, 2020
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For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Computer Systems Servicing NCII G11 module on

Multimedia Storage Devices. This module was collaboratively designed, developed
and reviewed by educators from Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its
Officer-In-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A.
Agustin in partnership with the Local Government of Pasig through its mayor,
Honorable Vico Sotto.

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social, and economic constraints in schooling.

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help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs namely:
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 EXPECTATIONS
After completing this lesson, you should be able to:
1. identify the different multimedia storage devices;
2. understand functions, advantages & disadvantages of the different
multimedia storage devices;
3. appreciate the importance of learning the different multimedia storage
devices.

LESSON
MULTIMEDIA STORAGE DEVICES
The storage devices are one of the most important components of the
computer system. They are the data storage devices that are used to store the
data. The computer has many types of data storage devices. Some of them
can be classified as the Internal Storage Devices and External Storage
Devices.

INTERNAL STORAGE DEVICES

Internal storage device/s are devices that are installed or prebuilt in a
computer system. These devices vary in types and storage capacities. The
following are examples of Internal Storage Devices.
1. Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
➢ This is the computer's main storage
device used to store all data on the
computer permanently using
magnetic storage disk.
➢ There are two types of HDD according
to its connector:
a. SATA (Serial ATA)
b. EIDE (Enhanced
Integrated Drive
Electronics)

Advantages of Hard Disk Drives:

a. Capable of holding vast amounts
of data at affordable prices
b. Fast read and write speeds
c. Reliable technology
d. Relatively small in size

Disadvantages of Hard Disk Drives:

a. Due to the nature of its moving parts, they will eventually wear
and break
b. Although very fast, waiting for the moving parts means it will
never perform as fast as solid state drives
c. More fragile and less robust than a solid state drive
d. Higher power consumption than a SSD
e. Some noise is created by the moving parts

2. Hybrid Hard Drive (HHD)

➢ HHD or Hybrid Hard Drive is a combination of
Hard Disk Drive and Solid State Drive technology.
➢ They’re bigger than Solid State Drive (SSD) and
faster than a plain-old mechanical drive.
3. Solid State Drive (SSD)

➢ Non-volatile storage devices capable of

holding large amounts of data.
➢ Perform faster than traditional hard disk
drives, however they are significantly more
expensive.

Advantages of solid state drives:

a. Extremely fast read/write speeds
b. Small in physical size and very light,
ideal for portable devices
c. No moving parts to wear, fail or get damaged – ideal for making
portable computers and devices more reliable and durable
d. Uses less power than a HDD, increasing battery life time
e. Very quiet
f. Generates less heat

Disadvantages of Solid State Drive:

a. Expensive
b. Limited in capacity due to the expense

EXTERNAL STORAGE DEVICES

External storage devices, also referred to as auxiliary storage and secondary
storage, are devices that contain all the addressable data storage that is not
inside a computer's main storage or memory. Basically, external storage
devices are removable & portable. The following are examples of External
Storage Devices.

1. External Hard Drive

➢ Also known as a portable hard drive, is a
device that is connected outside of a
computer system.
➢ Portable storage device that usually uses
ATA, USB technology or E-SATA
technology.
2. USB Flash Drive
➢ Also known as data stick, pen drive, keychain
drive and thumb drive.
➢ It is a data storage device that includes flash
memory with an integrated USB interface and
typically removable, rewritable and much
smaller than an optical disc.

Advantages of USB Flash Drive:

a. Portable - small and lightweight
b. Durability - flash has no moving parts to damage
c. Range of capacities available
d. Fast speeds, with no moving parts of boot up time

Disadvantages of USB Flash Drive:

a. Limited number of write cycles possible
b. Limited storage capacities
c. Expensive storage option compared to a HDD

3. Compact Disk (CD)

➢ It is a flat, round storage device that can be read
by a laser in an Optical Disc Drive and capable of
storing data up to 700 MB.
➢ Applicable for Audio, Video and small amounts of
data

Types of Compact Disc:

a. CD-ROM (Read Only) - the data is permanently written to the disc
at the point of manufacture.
b. CD-R (Recordable) - blank discs that can be burnt (written to)
once.
c. CD-RW (Re-writable)- - blank discs that can be burnt (written to)
over and over again (can be erased and reused many times).

4. Digital Versatile Disc

➢ A disc capable of storing large amounts of data
up to 4.7 GB compared to compact disc.
➢ Data can be stored and retrieved using Optical
Disc Drive
➢ Applicable for standard definition movies and
data
 Types of Digital Versatile Disc:
a. DVD-ROM (Read Only) - the data is permanently written to the
disc at the point of manufacture.
b. DVD-R (Recordable)- blank discs that can be burnt (written to)
once.
c. DVD-RW (Re-writable)- blank discs that can be burnt (written to)
over and over again (can be erased and reused many times).

5. Blu Ray Disc

➢ An optical disc capable of storing data from 25
GB up to 128 GB
➢ The name "Blu-ray" refers to the blue laser
(which is actually a violet laser) used to write and
read the disc
➢ Applicable for HD videos and large amounts of
data

Types of Blu Ray Disc:

a. Blu-Ray-ROM (Read Only) - the data is permanently written to
the disc at the point of manufacture.
b. BD-R (Recordable)- blank discs that can be burnt (written to)
once.
c. BD-RE (Re-writable) - blank discs that can be burnt (written to)
over and over again (can be erased and reused many times).
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Computerscience. “Storage Devices”. July 19, 2020.

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