data storage devices [4]

Electronic devices used to record or save data on a magnetic or optical medium.

diskette

Rigid case that contains a small flexible magnetic disk on which data can be written, erased and rewritten several times.

protect tab

Sliding part that covers the write protection notch; it protects the diskette against any accidental changes to its contents.

shutter

Sliding part that covers the read slot when the diskette is not in use.

jacket

access window

Opening in the case where a disk passes in front of the read/write head of a floppy disk drive.

external floppy disk drive

Stand-alone device that is linked by cable to a computer; it is used to read and write data on a diskette.

cassette drive

Device used to read and record data on a cassette recording tape.

cassette

Rigid case that contains a recording tape on which data can be recorded.