PROJECT REPORT ON
SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICE
SUBMITTED IN THE PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF
BACHELORS OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Affiliated to Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, West Bengal
(SESSION 2024-2025)
SUBMITTED TO: SUBMITTED BY:
Prof. Sayan Majumder and Eric Mallick
Prof. Shammek Mukhopadhyay Exam Roll No. 21341924068
The Heritage Academy
West Bengal (700107)
TABLE OF CONTENT
Sr. Topic
No.
1. Introduction
2. Characteristics
3. Types
4. Importance
5. Conclusion
6. Bibliography
INTRODUCTION
➢Secondary storage devices are hardware that
store data long-term, even when a computer is
turned off.
➢They are used to store files, applications, and
operating systems.
➢Secondary storage devices are also known as
external memory or auxiliary storage.
CHARACTERISTICS
• Non-volatile
Secondary storage devices retain data even when the
computer is off, unlike primary storage devices like
RAM. This is important for long-term data storage.
• High capacity
Secondary storage devices can store large amounts of
data, from a few gigabytes to several terabytes.
• Cost-effective
Secondary storage devices are generally less
expensive than primary storage devices per unit of
storage. However, the cost can vary depending on the
type of device.
• Slower data access
Secondary storage devices are generally slower than
primary storage devices because data transfer is not
as direct or immediate.
• Portable
Secondary storage devices are external devices that
can be connected to different computer systems.
• Durable
Secondary storage devices are highly durable.
Other characteristics to consider when choosing a
secondary storage device include:
TYPES OF SECONDARY STORAGE
DEVICES
• Magnetic storage devices: Use magnetic fields to
write data to a spinning metal disk. Examples include
hard disk drives (HDDs) and floppy disks.
• Optical storage devices: Store data on optical media,
such as CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs. CDs are
commonly used for audio and software, DVDs for
multimedia files, and Blu-ray discs for high-
definition video content and large multimedia files.
• Solid state storage devices: Examples include solid
state drives and USB memory sticks.
IMPORTANCE
Secondary storage devices are important because
they provide long-term, non-volatile data storage, and
can be used for backups and disaster recovery:
• Backup storage: Secondary storage devices can be
used to back up data, even if the power goes out.
• Long-term storage: Secondary storage devices can
store data for long periods of time.
• Data transfer: Secondary storage devices can be
used to transfer data between devices.
• Lower cost: Secondary storage devices can be less
expensive than primary storage.
CONCLUSION
❖Secondary storage devices are the most valuable
devices in the system.
❖ It is not in the computer, where data can be
stored permanently, without direct
accessibility.
❖It also has a larger capacity to store data.
Secondary storage devices are necessary because
data on primary storage can be lost easily.
❖Hence, this gives users an assurity to save their
work even if the device gets turned off. That is
why it is called a non-volatile storage device.
❖The data will be there on the storage device until
and unless it is edited or deleted by the user.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Book:
Agarwal.Harshit, Computer Fundamentals, 2nd Edition 2023, Thakur
Publication Ltd., Jaipur
ISBN-13: 978-935755688 ISBN-10: 9357554688
Websites:
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Storage Devices
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