bad block (Meaning)

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bad block (n)

(computer science) a block (usually one sector) that cannot reliably hold data

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The technician isolated several bad blocks on the hard drive, rendering the data inaccessible.
The bad block detector software detected a significant number of corrupted sectors, indicating a failing storage device.
The RAID controller automatically replaced the bad block with a spare, ensuring data integrity.
Attempts to write data to the bad block resulted in an error and a system crash.
The bad block scan revealed a potential hardware malfunction that needed immediate attention.
The operating system quarantined the bad block and prevented data access, minimizing the risk of data loss.
The software patch addressed the issue of bad blocks, improving the stability and performance of the system.
The bad block remover utility successfully identified and removed the corrupted sectors, restoring the drive's functionality.
The bad block test revealed a large number of bad blocks on the SSD, suggesting a premature failure.
The data recovery specialist was able to retrieve some data from the bad blocks using specialized tools and techniques.

(computer science) a block (usually one sector) that cannot reliably hold data

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The technician isolated several bad blocks on the hard drive, rendering the data inaccessible.

The bad block detector software detected a significant number of corrupted sectors, indicating a failing storage device.

The RAID controller automatically replaced the bad block with a spare, ensuring data integrity.

Attempts to write data to the bad block resulted in an error and a system crash.