Definition: Areal Density


The number of bits of data that can be recorded onto the surface of a disk or platter usually measured in square inches.




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FAT (File Allocation Table)

A data table stored at the beginning of each partition on the disk that is used by the operating system to determine which sectors are allocated to each file and in what order.

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