FAT16

FAT16 is a file system used in older computers and storage devices to organize and manage data on disks. It divides the storage into small sections called clusters, then keeps a table that tracks which clusters hold which files. This system helps the computer read, write, and locate files efficiently. FAT16 supports disks up to 2 gigabytes in size and was common in earlier Windows systems. While it’s outdated today, understanding FAT16 helps grasp how early storage management worked in computers.