Definition: LBA (Logical Block Addressing)


A method of addressing the sectors on a drive. Addresses the sectors on the drive as a single group of logical block numbers instead of cylinder, head and sector addresses. It allows for accessing larger drives than is normally possible with CHS addressing.




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Average Seek Time

Length of time it takes the drive to move the read/write heads to a safe non-data landing zone and lock them in place.

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