Relocation batch processing for disk drives

Details Relocation batch processing for disk drives Relocation batch processing for disk drives

2007-04-03

2007-04-03

Beausoliel, Robert (Department: 2113)

Error detection/correction and fault detection/recovery

Data processing system error or fault handling

Reliability and availability

C714S710000, C711S170000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10712627

ABSTRACT:
A method is provided that minimizes the seek time necessary for relocating bad sectors found during data processing. During standard data processing in the prime disk area, identified bad sectors are saved in memory until after all of the data processing has been completed. The bad sectors are then relocated from memory in a batch process, thereby requiring only a single seek command to the defect management area. This procedure reduces the time penalty in the number of relocations to a near constant time and avoids a linear time penalty.

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