(1) (Deck) For the portable gaming console, see
Steam Deck.
(2) The part of a magnetic tape unit that holds and moves the tape reels. The term may refer to any equipment that serves as a physical framework for electronic or mechanical devices. See
rack.
(3) A component designed to provide a media source for an audio or video system. Typical decks are CD/DVD players and changers, which are often mounted in a stereo or home theater rack, and they do not have built-in amplification or speakers. When installed in a computer, such players are called "drives" rather than decks. See
rack.
(4) (DEC) For one of the earliest computer companies, see
Digital Equipment.