Definition: Actuator


A mechanical assembly that positions the read/write head over the appropriate track.




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Used synonymously with hard disk. Circular platters. The actual media. See platter. Can be used for any storage media where the actual media is a circular disc - hard or soft kernel, magnetic or optical technology.

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