Optimized sparing table and method

摘要

Methods and systems for providing sparing tables are described. In one embodiment, at least one media for storing data is received and processed. Processing takes place by identifying burst errors having burst error locations. A determination is made as to whether any of the burst errors can be combined for purposes of entry annotation in a sparing table associated with the media. A sparing table is then configured with entries associated with the burst errors. In an event that a burst error can be combined with at least one other burst error, an entry is provided in the sparing table that reflects one or more burst error combinations.