External Memory

6. Describe the SSD? . A memory device made with solid state components that can be used as a replacement to a hard disk drive (HDD) The term solid state refers to electronic circuitry built with semiconductors 7. Describe the advantages of SSDs over HDDs? SSDs have the following advantages over HDDs: High-performance input/output operations per second (IOPS) Durability Longer lifespan 1 Lower power consumption Quieter and cooler running capabilities Lower access times and latency rates 8. Using a diagram, describe the CD-ROM Block Format ? 00 FF...FF00 Data Layered ECC 4 bytes 12 bytes SYNC 2048 bytes Data 288 bytes L-ECC ID 2352 bytes Figure 6.13 CD-ROM Block Format