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DISK INTERFACE [1 record]

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Record 1 2006-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Storage Media (Data Processing)
DEF

The circuitry that connects a disk drive to a computer system.

CONT

The interface is the communication channel over which all the data flows that is read from or written to the hard disk. The interface can be a major limiting factor in system performance. The choice of interface also has an essential impact on system configuration, compatibility, upgradability and other factors.

Key term(s)
  • disc interface
  • hard disc interface

French

Domaine(s)
  • Supports d'information (Informatique)
DEF

Circuit qui connecte un lecteur de disque à un système informatique.

CONT

Les principales interfaces pour disques durs sont les suivantes : IDE/ATA ; Serial ATA; SCSI [...]

Spanish

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