Re: Allow turning off hpa-checking.

[Alan]

> size remains still constant, and the exceeding damaged sectors are 
> auto-"hidden" by the drive by means of HPA.
> 
> Still incorrect?

Still incorrect. HPA has nothing to do with damaged sectors. The damaged
sectors are replaced from a pool of sectors that are reserved for this
purpose.
 
Alan
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