Definition: Capacity


The amount of data or information, measured in bytes that can be stored on a hard drive or any storage media. Also known as storage capacity.




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Surface

The top or the bottom side of a platter coated with a magnetic material required recording data. A platter may use one or both surfaces to store data.

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