Error recovery procedure (ERP) using estimated best setting in first run

摘要

In one embodiment, an apparatus includes logic configured to count each data set read and/or write access that used error recovery procedure (ERP) and each data set read and/or write access that did not use ERP, and logic configured to access subsequent data sets to read from and/or write to a data storage medium, wherein any subsequent data set read and/or write access that uses ERP is accessed using an initial ERP step characterized by a first speed of the data storage medium, and wherein the first speed is selected at least partially based on the count. Other systems and methods for ERP data access are described according to more embodiments.