Load/unload system and method for maximizing disk writeable...

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2007-01-16

2007-01-16

Sniezek, Andrew L. (Department: 2627)

Dynamic magnetic information storage or retrieval

Automatic control of a recorder mechanism

Controlling the head

Reexamination Certificate

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11369291

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for loading a head onto a specified load zone of a disk includes reading positional index information for determining a position of a pre-specified load zone of a disk. When to load a head is determined based on the positional index information so that the head will load onto the load zone, the load zone having an arc of less than 360 degrees. The head is loaded from a ramp onto the load zone at the proper time.

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IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, Mar. 2001, UK Issue No. 443; p. No. 485. HDD Data Integrity and Performance Enhancement Via Redundant Recording in the Head Load/unload Zone.

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