Definition: Read Verify


A data accuracy check performed by having the disk read data to the controller, which in turn checks for errors but does not pass the data on to the system.




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Head

The minute electromagnetic coil and metal pole which write and read back magnetic patterns on the disk. Also known as a read/write head. A drive with several disk surfaces or platters will have a separate head for each data surface. See also MR Head.

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