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RAM disk
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RAM disk
A disk drive simulated in memory. Also called a "virtual disk" or "emulated disk" (e-disk), selected files are copied from the hard drive to the RAM disk in order to speed up processing. Before the computer is turned off, the data must be saved to the hard drive or other permanent medium. RAM disks for personal computers perform a similar function as large servers in the enterprise that hold huge databases in memory for fast decision support (see in-memory database).

RAM disks are also used to capture data that are intentionally not saved. When the computer is turned off, the RAM disk contents are lost.

RAM Disks Vs. Disk Caches
RAM disks must be installed and configured by the user, whereas disk caches are part of the operating system. Disk caches hold chunks of disk data in memory that are frequently accessed, but they do not copy an entire file into memory for processing. See solid state drive.
RAM disk [′ram ‚disk]
(computer science)

(operating system, storage)RAM disk - A memory-resident program which mimics a hard disk drive. It uses part of computer's RAM to store data which can be accessed as files. Unlike a real disk drive, this drive forgets all stored data when the computer is turned off.


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Brother's devices incorporate technology that stores secure print jobs in the printer RAMDISK or on an optional HDD or Compact Flash memory card, which gives each print job a user-name, document name and unique PIN number, thereby ensuring that only authorised personnel can print the document.
This feature enables users to remotely manage the printer through their web-browsers and perform a number of operations including viewing and changing printer settings, monitoring printer supplies status and managing the printer's RAMDISK or optional compact flash or hard disk storage.
Allied with L's RamDISK engine, standard on all L computers, and a collection of hundreds of system performance software modifications that make Instant-On(TM) Technology a reality, L's PuRAM drives are not used solely as a storage device, but creatively exercised as a fully integrated peripheral whose attributes and qualities are woven into the fabric of our performance tuned mobile desktop replacements and desktop super computers.
 
 
 
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