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What is the difference between 512 bytes/sector media and 1024 bytes/sector media?

April 26, 2017bytes media sector

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What is the difference between 512 bytes/sector media and 1024 bytes/sector media?

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512 bytes/sector media is the standard. 1024 bytes/sector media allows more data to be packed on the same surface. However, certain platforms only support certain kinds. Here’s a breakdown: 512 media is supported by Macintosh, DOS/Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT and Unix. 1024 media si supported by Macintosh, DOS/Windows 3.1, Windows 95 and Windows NT.