Intelligent Computer Solutions CBDR-0406-000A Manuale Utente
Appendix A- Definitions
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Appendix A:
Definitions
Host Protected Area (HPA)
HPA is defined as a reserved area for data storage outside the normal operating file
system. This area is hidden from the operating system and file system and is normally
used for specialized applications. Systems may wish to store configuration data or save
memory to the hard disk drive device in a location that the operating systems cannot
change. If an HPA area exists on a drive, the Super DriveLock will temporarily “unlock”
this area for read-only access.
Device Configuration Overlay (DCO)
DCO allows systems to modify the apparent features provided by a hard disk drive
device. DCO provides a set of commands that allows a utility or program to modify
some of the modes, commands and feature sets supported by the hard disk drive. DCO
can be used to hide and protect a portion of the drive’s area from the operating system
and file system. If DCO is detected on a drive, the Super DriveLock will temporarily
“unlock” this area for read-only access.
eSATA
External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (eSATA) is an external interface for
SATA technologies. The eSATA interface provides “hot swapping” capabilities, which
allows devices to be disconnected without the need to power OFF the PC.
HPA is defined as a reserved area for data storage outside the normal operating file
system. This area is hidden from the operating system and file system and is normally
used for specialized applications. Systems may wish to store configuration data or save
memory to the hard disk drive device in a location that the operating systems cannot
change. If an HPA area exists on a drive, the Super DriveLock will temporarily “unlock”
this area for read-only access.
Device Configuration Overlay (DCO)
DCO allows systems to modify the apparent features provided by a hard disk drive
device. DCO provides a set of commands that allows a utility or program to modify
some of the modes, commands and feature sets supported by the hard disk drive. DCO
can be used to hide and protect a portion of the drive’s area from the operating system
and file system. If DCO is detected on a drive, the Super DriveLock will temporarily
“unlock” this area for read-only access.
eSATA
External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (eSATA) is an external interface for
SATA technologies. The eSATA interface provides “hot swapping” capabilities, which
allows devices to be disconnected without the need to power OFF the PC.