Information Science

Computer Storage Devices

Devices capable of receiving data, retaining data for an indefinite or finite period of time, and supplying data upon demand.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Devices capable of receiving data, retaining data for an indefinite or finite period of time, and supplying data upon demand.

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  • Computer Memory Systems
  • Mass Storage Devices
  • Computer Memory System
  • Computer Storage Device
  • Device, Computer Storage
  • Device, Mass Storage
  • Devices, Computer Storage
  • Devices, Mass Storage
  • Mass Storage Device
  • Memory System, Computer
  • Memory Systems, Computer
  • System, Computer Memory
  • Systems, Computer Memory

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9 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, legislation & jurisprudence, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends.

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  • Computers (1966-1990)

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  1. L01w.224w.230w.260w.115w.475w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Computer Storage Devices. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D016248. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D016248
  2. Computer Storage Devices. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_storage
  3. Computer Storage Devices. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1426186