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HDD (Hard Disk Drive)


Term
HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

Abbreviation
HDD

Definition
An HDD (Hard Disk Drive), also known as a hard disk, hard drive or fixed disk, is a data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information using one or more rigid rapidly rotating disks (platters) coated with magnetic material.

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