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Mass Storage Device Types
The following paragraphs provide an overview of the five types of mass storage
devices.
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RAM Disk Mass Storage Overview
Mass
Mass Storage
Storage
Type
Name
RAM Disk
Non-volatile
random access
memory
Typical Uses
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Comments
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Physical Location
Test Set's internal
":MEMORY,0,unit number"
memory board
unit number = 0, 1, 2, or 3
default = 0
Temporary program and data storage
Temporary Save/Recall register storage
Easily overwritten or erased
Not recommended for permanent program or data storage
Unit 0 can be overwritten by the RAM_MANAGER utility program (ROM Disk)
Unit 1 can be overwritten by the COPY_PL utility program (ROM Disk)
Units 2 and 3 are not overwritten by any ROM Disk utility program
Chapter 5, Memory Cards/Mass Storage
Mass Storage Device Overview
Mass Storage Volume
Specifier
Supported
Media
File
Type
System(s)
N/A
LIF, DOS
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