[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Storage
hybrid drive
A drive pairing a mechanical hard disk with a small SSD cache for faster access.
Also known as:
SSHD
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
A hybrid drive combines an HDD's capacity with a small flash cache that stores frequently used data, speeding up common tasks.
See cache SSD.
Where hybrid drive Matters
Laptops
Frequently Asked Questions
What is hybrid drive?
A drive pairing a mechanical hard disk with a small SSD cache for faster access.
What terms are related to hybrid drive?
Related Storage terms include XQD, SDXC.