disk
A flat circular plate with a coating that stores data magnetically in concentric
circles (tracks). A disk resides permanently inside a disk drive, while a
diskette is removable.
disk drive
A device that holds a disk. The drive contains mechanical components to spin
the disk and move the read/write heads that store and read information on the
surface of the disk.
disk server
A hardware system designed to provide operating system and data storage for
other users.
error message
A message displayed by a system to indicate a mistake or malfunction.
Ethernet
A type of local area network based on carrier sense multiple access with
collision detection (CSMA/CD).
faceplate
A wall receptacle that provides a single network connection for your system.
file
A collection of related information treated by the system as a single unit.
format
To prepare a diskette to accept data.
formatted data
Data that is structured in a particular pattern to be understood by the system
software.
ground
A voltage reference point in a system that has a zero voltage potential.
hard disk
A disk that resides permanently inside a disk drive.
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