Disk drive having a cache portion for storing write data segments of a predetermined length

摘要: A disk drive having a cache memory and method of operating same, in which the is connectable to host computer for reading writing data on disk. The defines length parameter specifying segment be written first portion stores segments whose equal second stories not parameter. When write command including received, storied if stored Write may overwritten thereof delayed according predetermined policy. In this manner, access latencies are decreased, particularly repetitive identically-sized writes, such as occur when called upon carry out frequent updating file allocation tables like structures.