Multiple choice technology mainframe

What does DASD stand for

  1. Data Systems Authorization Directory

  2. Direct Access Storage Device

  3. Data Systems Storage Device

  4. Digital's Attempted Storage Domination
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Explanation

DASD (Direct Access Storage Device) refers to storage devices that can directly access any stored data without sequential reading, such as disk drives. In mainframe terminology, DASD specifically refers to disk storage units as opposed to sequential tape storage.

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