Definition: Auto Defect Retirement


If the drive finds defective sectors during reads or writes, they are automatically mapped out and relocated.




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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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