A Shift in Data Storage Todd Dinkelman Micron Technology, Inc.
A Shift in Data Storage Todd Dinkelman Micron Technology, Inc.
A Shift in Data Storage Todd Dinkelman Micron Technology, Inc.
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Sp<strong>in</strong>dle<br />
Slider (and head)<br />
Actuator<br />
arm<br />
Actuator<br />
SATA <strong>in</strong>terface<br />
connector<br />
Source: Panther Products<br />
Base cast<strong>in</strong>g<br />
The Complexity of HDDs<br />
Actuator axis<br />
Cover mount<strong>in</strong>g holes<br />
Power connector<br />
Platters<br />
Flex circuit<br />
(attaches heads<br />
to logic board)<br />
� HDD Advantages<br />
• Density<br />
• Price/GB<br />
Santa Clara, CA USA<br />
August 2008 4
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