Definition: Sector Slipping


A technique used to push-down defective sector sites during a format or reassignment operation to maintain sequential order of the data. Spares are located throughout the disk for this purpose.




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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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