A memory device (HDD) storage system (10) has at least one storing location (16) in which a memory device (18) is received while the memory device is not supplied with an electronic power, at least one docking location (22) where the memory device is supplied with the electric power so that data can be stored in the memory device and retrieved from the memory device, and a transport device (30) for transporting the memory device between the shelf (16) and the docking location (22). Alternatively, a switching controller connects a system controller (26) and also a power source to an immovably secured memory device (18).
