Defect reallocation for data tracks having large sector size

Details Defect reallocation for data tracks having large sector size Defect reallocation for data tracks having large sector size

2006-04-18

2010-10-19

Mercedes, Dismery E (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

General processing of a digital signal

Data in specific format

C360S031000, C360S053000, C360S077020

Reexamination Certificate

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07817364

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided. The method includes determining that a data sector included in a select data track is in error, the data sector in error includes at least one identified data wedge. The at least one defective data wedge in the data sector in error is located. The method also includes moving the at least one defective data wedge by utilizing at least one spare wedge on the select data track.

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