(3)Automatic alternate block allocation

If the ARRE flag in the MODE SELECT parameter permits the automatic alternate block allocation, the IDD automatically executes the alternate block allocation and data duplication on the defective data block detected during the READ EXTENDED command. This allocation method is the same as with the REASSIGN BLOCKS command (alternate sector treatment).

IMPORTANT

Automatic alternate block allocation is made only once during the execution of one command. If second defective block is detected, the alternate block assignment processing for the first defective block is executed but the alternate block assignment processing for the second one is not executed and the command being executed terminates. However, the initiator can recover the twice error by issuing the same command again.

When an error is detected in a data block in the data area, recovery data is rewritten and verified in automatic alternate block allocation during the execution of the READ or READ EXTENDED command. Alternate block allocation will not be made for the data block if recovery is successful.

Example: Even if the data error which is recoverable by the WRITE LONG command is simulated, automatic alternate block allocation will not be made for the data block.

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MAG3182FC, MAF3364FC, MAG3091FC specifications

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