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Explore the history and development of Winchester Disk, a type of disk storage device introduced in 1973 with limited capacity. Discover how it evolved into larger storage capacities with multiple platters and central shaft. This project delves into its unique features and impact on data storage technology.
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Topic-Animation and sound Submitted to Submitted by- Aashish (Hinamam) Roll no.-1615905 Class – B.Voc(s.d) subject-COMPUTER FUNDAMENTAL
WINCHESTER DISK • INTRODUCE IN 1973 AS THE MODEL 3340. • A type of disk storage device. • It is nonremovable or sealed disk pack. • Extremely narrow tacks. • Winchester disk consist of multiple (two or more) hard disk platters mounted on a single central shaft. • The 30-30 storage capacities led to the nickname after the winchester 30-30 rifle.
A lubricant surface that allows the head to rest on the surface during start and stop operation. • A winchester disk have limited capaity . • The disk had one permanently and one removable spindle ,each holding 30 MB. • now winchester disk have large storage capacity due to following reasons:- • the upper surface of the topmost platters and lower surface of bottomost platters are used for data recording in a winchester disk . • storage capacity of today winchester disks range from a few gigabytes (109 bytes ) to few terabytes (1012 bytes).