The primary storage units of many larger computers also include a small, very high-speed buffer or cache storage area. ... Firmware Storage The CPUs of most computers today contain special storage circuitry modules where certain programs (software) are permanently stored in semiconductor ROM chips (hardware). ... Secondary Storage Hardware Secondary storage hardware consists of media and devices (such as magnetic disks and magnetic disk units) that are used to store data and programs in support of the primary storage unit of the computer system. Thus secondary storage hardware greatly enlarg...

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