Why is it necessary to bring the disk online before initializing it?

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Anirudh C S · Accepted Answer

The OS needs to scan for and recognize the newly attached disk before it can interact with it. Bringing the disk "online" is the step that triggers this recognition process within the OS. This is because A newly attached disk might initially be in an "offline" state to prevent accidental access or modification before it's properly configured.

Why is it necessary to bring the disk online before initializing it?

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