Abstract: Described are systems and methods for implementation in relation to hard disk drives. The disclosure is direct, at least in part, to a method for writing data in a multiple actuator multiple disk system, and the multiple actuator disk system for performing that method. The method comprises receiving the data and dividing the data into at least a first predetermined portion and a second predetermined portion. The method also includes and writing the first predetermined portion of the data onto a first disk surface of the multiple actuator multiple disk system using a first actuator of the multiple actuators while writing the second predetermined portion of the data onto a second disk surface of the multiple actuator multiple disk system using a second actuator of the multiple actuators.

Abstract: An actuator assembly for crosstalk reduction in hard disk drives (HDDs) is provided. The actuator assembly comprises a base plate; a pivot; a voice coil motor (VCM) with an upper yoke and a lower yoke; and a cut-out insert having a predetermined stiffness and predetermined magnetic properties, wherein the cut-out insert corresponds to a cut-out recess of the base plate, and wherein the lower yoke of the VCM and the pivot are coupled to the cut-out insert.