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in modern operating systems.

Historical/Conceptual

How Hard Drives Work

Hard drives come in two major types: the traditional type with moving parts;

and a newer, more expensive technology with no moving parts. Let’s look at

both.

Magnetic Hard Drives

A traditional hard disk drive (HDD) is composed of individual disks, or

platters, with read/write heads on actuator arms controlled by a servo motor

—all contained in a sealed case that prevents contamination by outside air

(see Figure 8-1).

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