Definition: Average Seek Time


Length of time it takes the drive to move the read/write heads to a safe non-data landing zone and lock them in place.




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Disk

A rigid platter, usually constructed of aluminum or mylar, with a magnetic surface that allows the recording of data, that is stored inside the drive.

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