Definition: Allocation


The method DOS uses to assign a specific area of the hard drive to a given file. (See also cluster.)




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MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)

The average time it takes to repair a drive in the field. In the field, only major subassemblies are changed (the PCB, sealed housing, etc.), excluding component level repairs as these are not performed in the field.

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