|
Partitioning
Method for creating a logical file structure that the
operating system can access. Method for dividing an
area on the disc drive for use by more than one disc
operating system, or for dividing large disc drives
into areas which the file allocation table (FAT) can
deal with when in use.
Platter
A disk made of metal (or other rigid material) that
is mounted inside a fixed disk drive. Most drives use
more than one platter mounted on a single spindle (shaft)
to provide more data storage surfaces in a smaller area.
Back To the Data Recovery Definitions Index
|
Industry
Terms 
