摘要 |
<p>A digital storage element (320) is described. A device is configured to including a storage element (320) for access by a user responsive to a native control code (308). A processing arrangement (302) executes a control program for controlling the overall storage element device and executing at least a portion of the native control code (308) as part of the control program for interfacing (322) with the storage element (320). A programming arrangement is provided separately from the device for customizing a read channel within the storage element. Command, user interaction and data transfer execution are discussed for mitigation of potential mechanical shock effects. Status indications relating to the storage element are provided to including head position and mechanical shock. Calibration, test and operational monitoring procedures, for using head position status, are described. Failure configuration monitoring is provided in tracking overall performance and design considerations.</p> |