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BS 4850-2:1972

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

Specification for magnetic six-disk packs for data processing Track format

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

15-08-1999

Language(s)

English

Published date

14-08-1972

€140.23
Excluding VAT

Cooperating organizations
Foreword
Specification
1. Scope
2. Definitions
3. General requirements
3.1 Rotational speed and clock frequency
3.2 Mode of recording
3.3 Index
3.4 Track capacity
3.5 Track layout
4. Detailed description of track layout
4.1 Sector 0
4.2 Subsequent sectors
4.3 Last sector
Appendices
A. Rotational speed and clock frequency tolerance
B. Track capacity
Figures
1. General track layout
2. Home Address (Sector 0)
3. Count (Sector 0)
4. Key
5. Data Block
6. Count (other than Sector 0)

Specifies the mode of recording and a variable length track format for interchange of data on magnetic six-disk packs.

Committee
ICT/1
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
12
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn

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