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auxiliary storageExternal storage devices, such as disk and tape. auxiliary storage [ȯg′zil·yə·rē ′stȯr·ij] (computer science) Storage device in addition to the main storage of a computer; for example, magnetic tape, disk, or magnetic drum. Also known as auxiliary memory.
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| Generally, there are six components in a computing system: Input unit, control unit, operational (arithmetic/logic) unit, primary memory unit, auxiliary storage unit, and output unit (see Figure 1). Some of the auxiliary storage devices can do more than just provide a convenient place to pack away data. 4) supports development environments with independent Auxiliary Storage Pools (iASPs). |
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