Definition: Cluster


A cluster is defined as an allocation unit. It is a group of sectors. Most file systems group sectors together and handle the group as one unit. The cluster size (number of sectors per cluster) varies with the storage media and is fixed at time of format. At least one cluster is allocated to each file, regardless of the file's size, that is stored in the DOS environment.




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Interface

Defined/standard transition/link - hardware or software. Rules for communicating with a unit. Example: See SCSI. (User interface) The 'face' of the computer. The part of the operating system that the user communicates with directly.

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