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In this case, primary storage typically refers to random access memory (RAM), while secondary storage refers to the computer's internal hard drive. RAM, commonly called memory, is considered primary storage, since it stores data that is directly accessible by the computer's CPU.
In the second view, all storage devices that are part of the computer are primary storage devices, while any storage that is peripheral is what is referred to as secondary storage devices. According to the first view, the primary storage device is the computerâs random access memory (RAM).