multifunction drive

multifunction drive definition - computer

A storage drive that reads and writes more than one type of storage medium. For example, a magneto-optic disk drive can be used for rewritable disks as well as write once disks. A Floptical drive can read and write floppy disks as well as Floptical disks.



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