Definition: Off track


Used when the read/write head is unable to follow the right track. In hard disks this may be a result of a shock (shock damage). In tape context this may be due to mechanical problems with the tape drive.




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Data Block

A series of data elements handled as one unit. Typically a data block on disk is 512 bytes long.

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