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drive bay

A slot inside a computer or enclosure that holds a storage drive.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

A drive bay is a mounting location for a hard drive or SSD inside a chassis or enclosure, sized for 3.5-inch or 2.5-inch drives.

See 2.5-inch.

Where drive bay Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is drive bay?

A slot inside a computer or enclosure that holds a storage drive.

What terms are related to drive bay?

Related Storage terms include solid-state, mechanical drive.

Related Technical Terms

solid-state
Storage with no moving parts, using flash memory for fast, silent operation. Storage
mechanical drive
A hard disk drive (HDD) that stores data on spinning magnetic platters. Storage
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