[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Storage

storage expansion

Adding storage capacity through a card slot, external drive, or open bay.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Storage expansion lets you add capacity after purchase — via a microSD slot, an external drive, or an empty drive bay.

See expandable storage.

Where storage expansion Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is storage expansion?

Adding storage capacity through a card slot, external drive, or open bay.

What terms are related to storage expansion?

Related Storage terms include data transfer speed, file transfer.

Related Technical Terms

data transfer speed
How quickly data moves between a storage device and the host, in MB/s or GB/s. Storage
file transfer
Moving files between devices or drives, limited by the interface speed. Storage
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