Why Secondary Storage

CS 102 Motivation :
File Structures &
Secondary Storage is used because it is non-
File Organizations volatile

Necessary when not all data can fit in main
memory

Need to study old technologies, so we learn from
Chapter 03 them and be able to support them.
Secondary Storage Devices
Need to study new technologies, so we may
improve current implementations and create new
innovations

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Secondary Storage Devices CPU – I/O Device Communication

The CPU and I/O devices communicate via the
Kinds of Secondary Storage Devices :
I/O channel (processor) and the device controllers
Magnetic Tapes
Device Storage
Magnetic Disks CPU Controller Device
Main
Optical Disks Memory
Tape Tape
Flash Memory Buffer Controller Drive
I/O
Channel
Disk Disk
Controller Drive
System
Bus I/O
Bus
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Group Presentations Magnetic Devices

Organize students into 14 groups Magnetic Computer Tapes - teacher

3 to 4 students per group Audio and Video Tapes
keywords : 8 Track, Cassettes, recording, computer usage,

For each group, write the members’ names in a Betamax, VHS
¼ sheet of paper.
Internal Magnetic Disks - teacher
These will be raffled to assign the topics to the
External and Portable Hard Disks
groups.
keywords : drive bay, USB, durability, size, capacity, cost

Floppy Disks
keywords : flexible, inventors, densities, sizes, capacity

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 Optical Disks and CDs DVDs and BDs
Optical Disks in general DVDs in general
keywords : dimensions, laser beams, spiral track, speed ratings, keywords : Sides and Layers, Capacities, laser wavelength, spiral
capacity tracks, DVDs vs CDs

CD-ROM Special DVDs

keywords : layers, Pits and Lands, EFM encoding, WORM keywords : DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-AUDIO,
DVD-VIDEO, capacity, write cycles,
CD-R
keywords : layers, dyes, colors, burning, pre-grooves, WORM
Blu Ray
keywords : Blue Lasers, recording density, capacity, Gallium Nitride,
CD-RW usage
keywords : layers, alloy phases, laser intensities, write cycles, cost

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Flash Memory Suggested Sources

Solid State Memory

http://www.ibm.com
keywords : solid state electronics, DRAMs, SRAMs, MOSFETs

Flash Memory
http://www.usbyte.com

keywords : EEPROM, Floating Gate, Non-volatility, write cycles, usage
http://computer.howstuffworks.com
Portable Flash Memory Devices
http://en.wikipedia.org
keywords : memory cards, USB flash drive, usage, cost, capacity, use
of flash memory
http://www.pcguide.com

among others

books, magazines, journals

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Presentation Rules Last Group : The Compilers

1. Make a powerpoint presentation on your topic. The Compilers group will perform the following :
2. Use your own laptop. The teacher will provide
Make a written compilation on group participation
the projector. Members of each group and their topic
3. 7 to 10 minutes per presentation.
How each member participated and how well
4. Contents :

Software :
 elaborate on the keywords
 how do the devices work Collect all software from the other groups.
 compare with other devices Organize the softwares in a USB flash drive
5. Q & A with teacher and classmates Ensure the USB drive and the softwares are
6. Submit group requirements to compilers group. virus-free

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 When does it start ? Schedule of Presentation

Day 1 :
Presentations occur :  Group 1 : Audio and Video Tapes
 Group 2 : External and Portable Hard Disks

During discussion of secondary storage  Group 3 : Floppy Disks
 Group 4 : Optical Disks in general
After Magnetic Tapes or After Magnetic Disks  Group 5 : CD-ROM disks
You have at least 1 week to prepare.
Day 2 :
 Group 6 : CD-R disks
 Group 7 : CD-RW disks
 Group 8 : DVDs in general
 Group 9 : Special DVDs
 Group 10 : Blu Ray

Day 3 :
 Group 11 : Solid State Memory
 Group 12 : Flash Memory
 Group 13 : Portable Flash Memory Devices
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