Definition: Mechanical Latencies


Include both seek time and rotational latency. Mechanical latencies are the main hindrance to higher performance in hard drives. The time delays of mechanical latencies are one hundred times higher than electronic (non-mechanical) latencies associated with the transferring of data. See also Seek Time, Rotational Latency.




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Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)

An interface between a computer and peripheral controllers. Commonly used in enterprise computing and in Apple Macintosh systems. Usually pronounced as "scuzzy." The equivalent interface system in most personal computers is Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics, usually called EIDE.

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