Definition: Head Loading Zone


An area on the disk specifically reserved for the heads to use when taking off or landing when power to the drive is turned on or off. No data storage occurs in the head loading zone.




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Track

Disk: Concentric circles where the data is stored, divided into sectors. Tape: The tracks of the tape prepared for storage of data, divided into blocks. See format.

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