A number starting with 0 is assigned to each cylinder required in the user space in ascending order. If the number of cylinders do not reach the maximum, the rest of the cylinders will not be used.

Always one cylinder that is located at the end of each zone in the user space can be established as an alternate cylinder. Alternate cylinders will be used for alternate blocks when primary cylinders in the user space are used up. See Subsections 3.1.2 and 3.3.2 for details.

(2)Internal test space

The Internal test space is an area for diagnostic purposes only and its data block length is always 512KByte. The Internal test space consists of 8 cylinders and outer-host cylinder is always assigned. The user cannot change the number of cylinders in the Internal test space or their positions.

(3)System space

The system space is an area for exclusive use of the IDD itself and the following information are recorded.

•Defect list (P list and G list)

•MODE SELECT parameter (saved value)

•Statistical information (log data)

•Controller control information

The above information is duplicated in several different locations for safety.

Note:

The system space is also called SA space.

3.1.2Alternate spare area

The alternate spare area consists of the last track of each cell in the user space and an alternate cylinder allocated to the last cylinder of each zone.

The spare area in each cell is placed at the end of the last track as shown in Figure 3.2. These spare sectors are located in the end of the track logically, not necessarily located at the end physically because of track skew or cylinder skew. (Details are explained on Subsection 3.1.3.)

Size can be specified by the MODE SELECT command.

The number of spare sectors per cell can be specified from 0 to 168. The default for the spare sectors number is 168.

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MAS3367NC/NP, MAS3184NC/NP, MAS3735NC/NP specifications

Fujitsu's MAS series hard drives, including the MAS3735NC/NP, MAS3184NC/NP, and MAS3367NC/NP, are designed for enterprise applications requiring high performance, reliability, and efficiency. These drives are notable for their ability to manage extensive workloads, making them ideal for demanding server and storage environments.

The MAS3735NC/NP is a 3.5-inch hard drive that operates at 15,000 RPM, providing exceptional data access speeds. With a storage capacity of up to 300GB, this model is optimized for high transaction applications, such as databases and email servers. Its advanced 16 MB buffer ensures that data is managed smoothly, significantly reducing latency and improving overall system performance. The drive employs SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface technology, which enhances data transfer rates and provides better reliability compared to traditional SATA interfaces.

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