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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Formatted Capacity

The actual capacity available to store data in a mass storage device.The formatted capacity is the gross capacity minus the capacity taken up by the overhead data required for formatting the media.

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