Data Storage Collection

Illustration, blue diskette

Biometric passport chip. This chip is used in passports as an electronic identity document that uses biometrics to authenticate the identity of travellers

Road made of binary code leading towards a stylized circuit board, conceptual image for data highway, broadband connection, 3D illustration

Illustration, blank CD

Illustration, black diskette

Three notebooks connected to a cloud which is filled with binary code, conceptual image for cloud computing, networking, IT infrastructure, 3D illustration

Hard disc from a computer

Data storage, conceptual artwork F006 / 3574
Data storage, conceptual computer artwork

Data storage, conceptual artwork F006 / 3575
Data storage, conceptual computer artwork

Data storage, conceptual artwork F006 / 3576
Data storage, conceptual computer artwork

Data storage, conceptual artwork F006 / 3577
Data storage, conceptual computer artwork

Coloured SEM of compact disc surface
Compact disc surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of an audio compact disc (CD). The CD is made of aluminium with a transparent plastic coating

DNA data storage, conceptual artwork
DNA data storage, conceptual computer artwork

Servers under attack, conceptual artwork
Servers under attack, conceptual computer artwork

Memory chips C018 / 0056
Memory chips for desktop computer

Pilot ACE computer components, 1954 C013 / 7165
Pilot ACE computer components. Magnetic drum forming part of the memory and data storage for the Automatic Computing Engine (ACE) pilot model

Optical disc. Compact discs (CDs) and digital versatile discs (DVDs) are examples of optical discs. An optical disc digitally stores music and other data as tiny depressions in a plastic disc

DVD media, computer artwork

Compact disc with light interference patterns
Compact disc. Photograph of an audio compact disc. The CD stores music as a series of fine depressions, representing a digitised musical signal capable of being read by a laser

Compact discs with light interference patterns
Compact discs. Photograph of several audio compact discs (CD). The CD stores music as a series of fine depressions, representing a digitised musical signal capable of being read by a laser

Blu-ray discs
Blu-ray disc, computer artwork. Blu-ray discs work on a similar principle to CDs and DVDs. They store data by reflecting laser light onto a receiver

CD drive, simulated X-ray
CD drive. Simulated X-ray of a compact disc (CD) drive from a computer. A disc is in the sliding tray at bottom. This will retract into the machine

CD drive on a laptop computer
DVD (digital versatile disc) drive on a laptop computer

Computer compact disc. Compact disc above the computer tray in which it sits. The disc may contain images, sound and text. It is made of plastic pressed with a series of fine depressions

Param Padma supercomputer. Dr Subrata Chattopadhyay pictured with the Param Padma supercomputer. This is Indias most powerful supercomputer, capable of a peak computing power of one Teraflop

View of CD-ROM disc in front of personal computer
CD-ROM disc. View of a CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read- Only Memory) in front of a personal computer. A CD-ROM is a very powerful storage medium for data

View of a compact disc for storing computer data
CD-ROM. View of a compact disc used for storing computer data. Discs like this are known as CD- ROMs (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory)

Laser writing optical data onto adhesive tape
Optical storage tape. Researcher observing a semiconductor laser (blue) writing data onto different layers of a roll of plastic adhesive tape

Confocal microscope image of optical computer tape
Optical storage tape surface. Confocal microscopy as a surface plot of a roll of plastic adhesive tape on which optical data has been written. Each hump is one bit of information

Optical disc drive on a desktop computer. The disc in the drive is either a CD (compact disc) or DVD (digital versatile disc)

Smart chip. Credit cards containing smart chips (smart cards). These smart cards have been developed to try and combat credit card fraud

CD drive, coloured X-ray
CD drive. Coloured X-ray of a compact disc (CD) drive from a computer. A disc is in the sliding tray at bottom. This will retract into the machine

Concept of a womans head and communication
Electronic communication. Conceptual image of a woman with various articles of electronic communication emerging from her head

Computer artwork of multiple CD-ROM discs
CD-ROM compact discs. Computer artwork of multiple CD-ROM discs used for data storage, depicted in three dimensional perspective

Bacterial computing, conceptual artwork

Insect spy, conceptual artwork
Insect spy, conceptual computer artwork. Grasshopper with a microchip on its back

Computer memory chips. RAM (random access memory) chips (grey) on a circuit board from a computer

Genetic information storage, artwork
Genetic information storage, conceptual computer artwork. Molecules of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) on the surface of dvds

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"Unlocking the Secrets of Data Storage: A Journey into the Digital Realm" In a world driven by technology, data storage plays a pivotal role in preserving our digital lives. Like an intricate puzzle, various elements come together to safeguard and store our valuable information. Imagine an era when blue diskettes were the epitome of cutting-edge storage solutions. They symbolize the humble beginnings of data preservation, paving the way for what was yet to come. Fast forward to today's advanced biometric passport chips that securely hold our personal details. These tiny marvels ensure that sensitive information remains protected while enabling seamless travel experiences. The blank CD illustration takes us back to a time when burning memories onto discs was all the rage. It reminds us of how quickly technology evolves and how we adapt along with it. Contrasting this nostalgia is the black diskette, representing outdated methods left behind as we embrace more efficient ways of storing vast amounts of data. A road made entirely of binary code leads us towards a stylized circuit board—an image capturing the essence of modern-day connectivity. This conceptual representation signifies our reliance on data highways and broadband connections for swift access to information across networks. Three notebooks connected to a cloud filled with binary code depict cloud computing's power—a virtual space where countless terabytes reside securely, forming an essential part of IT infrastructure worldwide. The hard disc from a computer serves as a tangible reminder that beneath sleek exteriors lie powerful mechanisms responsible for storing immense volumes of invaluable data—our digital footprints etched into these technological wonders. Conceptual artworks F006 / 3574-3577 offer unique perspectives on data storage—a fusion between artistry and functionality. Each piece invites contemplation about how we perceive and interact with this ever-evolving field. Finally, a colored SEM image reveals intricate patterns on compact disc surfaces—the mesmerizing beauty hidden within these seemingly ordinary objects used extensively for media storage purposes throughout history. Data storage encapsulates the essence of our digital age, safeguarding memories, knowledge, and innovation.