Definition: Random Access Memory (RAM)


Memory that allows any storage location to be accessed randomly, as opposed to tape drives, which are sequential access devices.




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Landing Zone

The designated radial zone of the disk, usually at the inner part of the disk, where the heads are stored to avoid contact with the data cylinders when power to the drive is off.

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