Method for mapping a selected sector to a zone on a disk

Details Method for mapping a selected sector to a zone on a disk Method for mapping a selected sector to a zone on a disk

2006-07-11

2006-07-11

Nguyen, T (Department: 2187)

Electrical computers and digital processing systems: memory

Storage accessing and control

Specific memory composition

C711S112000, C360S072100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07076603

ABSTRACT:
A method is disclosed for mapping a selected sector to a zone on a disk having a plurality of zones during the operations of a disk drive. The method includes receiving a sector address corresponding to the selected sector and calculating an average zone capacity for the disk. The method further includes approximating the zone for the selected sector from the calculated average zone capacity and the received sector address.

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