Multiple choice technology storage

What is the name of the drive subassembly containing the platters and R/W heads?

  1. ATA

  2. HBA

  3. HDA

  4. IDE
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Explanation

The Head Disk Assembly (HDA) is the sealed internal component of a hard drive that contains the platters (data storage disks) and read/write heads. ATA and IDE are interface standards, while HBA (Host Bus Adapter) is a controller card. Only HDA refers to the internal mechanical assembly with platters and heads.

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