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Looking for space to store your data? At PC International we house a variety of different hard drives suitable for every data type.
Our selection offers a comprehensive range tailored for surveillance, network, and gaming applications. Take a look at our internal or external range for a more tailored experience. Not sure which drive you need? Browse through our blog posts for more insight.
The developments made in the tech industry in the last decade, made it possible for us to delve into specifics when it comes to data storage. So much so, that specific hard drives now serve focused goals.
Below we will take a look at the different types of storage devices that are purchasable by end users.
Before we dig deeper into the different storage device types, we first have to clarify that there are 2 sections of drives:
Internal Drives, are drives that are located on the inside of your system / machine. These drives come in the following 3 formats:
External Drives are removable drives:
| Drive Type | Description | Use Cases | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAS Drives | Network attached storage is designed for multi-device connectivity. Continuous use in a network environment. | - Small to Medium businesses - home users with networked storage needs | - High durability - RAID compatible - 24/7 Operation - Multi-User Access |
| SAS Drives | Serial attached SCSI are high performance drives used in enterprise servers and data centers | - Enterprise data servers - High-speed applications | - High speed (12 Gbps) - Enterprise reliability - Large-Scale capability |
| Surveillance Drives | Specialized for video recording systems, optimized for 24/7 recording of multiple camera streams. | - Security systems - CCTV - Video surveillance | - Supports constant write operations - High-reliability |
| SATA Drives | Standard interface used in most consumer and entry-level business computers, available in both HDD and SSD. | - General computing - File storage - Entry-level servers | - Versatile - Affordable - Up to 6 Gbps transfer speed |
| Gaming Drives | Optimized for faster read/write speeds. Ideal for loading large game files and improving game performance. | - PC Gaming - Game consoles - High-performance computing | - Faster load times - Higher RPM - Enhanced durability for heavy use. |
| Enterprise drives | High-reliability drives designed for data centers and large scale operations. 24/7 uptime | - Large-scale data storage - High performance enterprise systems | - High endurance and reliability - Long lifespan - RAID support |
| Hybrid Drives (SSHD) | Combines a traditional HDD with a small amount of SSD storage for faster access to frequently used data. | - Personal computing - Laptops - Moderate gaming | - Faster than HDD and cheaper than SSD - General purpose use |
