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RAM disk:

RAM disk [the ~] nomen

  1. the RAM disk
    – A simulated disk drive whose data is actually stored in RAM memory. A special program allows the operating system to read from and write to the simulated device as if it were a disk drive. RAM disks are extremely fast, but they require that system memory be given up for their use. Also, RAM disks usually use volatile memory, so the data stored on them disappears when power is turned off. Many portables offer RAM disks that use battery-backed CMOS RAM to avoid this problem. 1

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Related Definitions for "RAM disk":

  1. (computer science) a virtual drive that is created by setting aside part of the random-access memory to use as if it were a group of sectors2
    • access to a RAM disk is very fast but the data it contains is lost when the system is turned off2
  2. A simulated disk drive whose data is actually stored in RAM memory. A special program allows the operating system to read from and write to the simulated device as if it were a disk drive. RAM disks are extremely fast, but they require that system memory be given up for their use. Also, RAM disks usually use volatile memory, so the data stored on them disappears when power is turned off. Many portables offer RAM disks that use battery-backed CMOS RAM to avoid this problem.1

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