Before data is written to the HDD, the data is randomized.

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mbatsos
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Before data is written to the HDD, the data is randomized.

April 25th, 2009, 5:00

Hello my fellows,

Can someone explain what is ment by

"Before data is written to the HDD, the data is randomized"

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Re: Before data is written to the HDD, the data is randomized.

April 25th, 2009, 5:35

The data is transformed by pseudo-random methode to break up the continuity of the patter like 0x00.
This helps the drive to keep the head on the track.

Janos
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Re: Before data is written to the HDD, the data is randomized.

April 25th, 2009, 9:14

Something more Janos. :)
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