Magnetic Media

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Definition(s):

A class of storage device that uses only magnetic storage media for persistent storage, without the assistance of heat (ie. heat assisted magnetic recording (HAMR)) or the additional use of other persistent storage media such as flash memory-based media.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1

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