magnetic data storage
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nounfemininepl: magnetic data storages
armazenamento magnético de dados
1. A data storage technology that uses magnetism to store digital information on magnetic media such as hard disk drives, magnetic tape, or floppy disks
Magnetic data storage has been a reliable method for archiving large amounts of information for decades.
O armazenamento magnético de dados tem sido um método confiável para arquivar grandes quantidades de informações por décadas.
2. The process of recording and retrieving data using variations in magnetic fields on physical media
Before solid-state drives became popular, magnetic data storage was the standard for personal computers.
Antes dos drives de estado sólido se tornarem populares, o armazenamento magnético de dados era o padrão para computadores pessoais.
Magnetic data storage remains culturally significant in both Brazil and the United States as a foundational technology in computing history. While largely replaced by solid-state drives and cloud solutions, it continues to be used in enterprise data centers and archival systems, particularly in government and financial institutions in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
back up data on magnetic storage
wipe magnetic media clean
retrieve data from magnetic archive
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