singleplatter
Singleplatter refers to a type of hard disk drive (HDD) architecture that uses a single platter, also known as a single-sided platter, to store data. This design is distinct from dual-platter and multi-platter configurations, where multiple platters are stacked together to increase storage capacity.
In a singleplatter configuration, the single platter rotates horizontally, with the read/write head floating above the
Singleplatter drives were commonly used in the early stages of HDD development. They were simpler and less
Singleplatter drives are less common today, but can still be found in certain niche applications, such as
The term singleplatter is often associated with drive systems used in early computers, but can also refer