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hybrid drive refers to a type of storage device or system that combines the features of a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) and a solid-state drive (SSD). It uses a combination of both technologies to provide a balance between capacity and speed. The
hybrid drive stores most of your data on a regular hard disk, but also includes a small amount of solid-state memory to store frequently accessed files, which can be retrieved much faster than from a traditional hard disk. This combination allows for improved performance compared to a regular hard disk drive while offering a larger storage capacity compared to a pure solid-state drive.
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