Implementing drive list mode for reads and writes for hard disk drives
US9032184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2012 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG11B2020/10675
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method, apparatus and a data storage device are provided for implementing drive list mode for read and write transfers on a recordable surface of a storage device. Drive List mode provides a queue in a linked list to chain together multiple independent transfers on a single track. The multiple drive independent transfers include at least one of sequential transfers, near-sequential transfers, and random transfers on the single track. A drive list mode transfer of multiple independent transfers on the single track is enabled in one disk revolution, and requiring a single hardware setup for the drive list mode transfer.
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