Definition: Unrecoverable Error


A read error that cannot be overcome by an ECC scheme or by rereading the data when host retries are enabled.




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Tape

Magnetic tape, in cartridge, or reel. The tape has a magnetic surface where data may be stored. Tape is often used as backup media. Examples are: DAT, Streamer tape, DLT.

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