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Definition: write cache


A reserved area of RAM that is used to quickly store new or revised data. During idle machine cycles, the contents of the write cache are copied to storage (disk, SSD). If a computer or storage device uses a write cache, when the device is turned off, there must be a provision to empty the cache before the power goes out, otherwise the data are lost. See cache and PLP charging.