háttértárolón

Háttértároló is a Hungarian term that translates to "background storage" or "secondary storage" in English. It refers to any non-volatile computer storage device that holds data when the computer is powered off. Unlike primary storage, such as RAM (Random Access Memory), which is volatile and loses its contents when power is lost, háttértároló retains information permanently or semi-permanently.

Common examples of háttértároló include hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), USB flash drives, memory cards, optical discs like CDs and DVDs, and magnetic tapes. These devices are crucial for storing the operating system, applications, user files, and any other data that needs to be preserved between sessions.

The primary function of háttértároló is to provide a large capacity for data at a relatively lower cost compared to primary storage. While data access speeds on secondary storage are generally slower than on RAM, modern technologies like SSDs have significantly narrowed this gap. The selection of a particular háttértároló depends on factors such as required storage capacity, speed, durability, portability, and cost. It is an essential component of any computing system, enabling the persistence and retrieval of digital information.