Adatkapacitás

Adatkapacitás, or data capacity, refers to the maximum amount of data that a storage device, such as a hard drive, solid-state drive, or memory card, can hold. It is typically measured in bytes, with common units including kilobytes (KB), megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB), and terabytes (TB). The data capacity of a storage device is determined by its physical size, the number of tracks and sectors on its platters (in the case of hard drives), or the number of cells in its memory array (in the case of solid-state drives).

The data capacity of a storage device is distinct from its data transfer rate, which refers to the speed at which data can be read from or written to the device. A device with a high data capacity may have a lower data transfer rate, and vice versa. For example, a large external hard drive may have a high data capacity but a relatively slow data transfer rate, while a smaller solid-state drive may have a lower data capacity but a much faster data transfer rate.

The data capacity of a storage device can be affected by a number of factors, including the type of data being stored, the file system used, and the presence of any compression or encryption algorithms. In some cases, the data capacity of a storage device may be reduced due to the presence of bad sectors or other forms of physical damage.

In recent years, the data capacity of storage devices has increased dramatically, thanks to advances in technology and manufacturing processes. As a result, it is now possible to store vast amounts of data on relatively small and inexpensive devices. However, as the demand for data storage continues to grow, so too does the need for ever-larger and more efficient storage solutions.