How does track numbering on a hard disk progress, starting from the outer edge?

The progression of track numbering on a hard disk begins at the outer edge and typically follows a specific convention. Each track, which is a circular path where data is written, is numbered sequentially as you move inward towards the center of the disk.

Track numbering usually starts at 0 for the outermost track. As the numbers increase, the maximum number of tracks can depend on the specific storage device's design. In many cases, particularly with traditional hard disk drives, the track numbering can extend up to 1023, making this the highest index for tracks in certain disk architectures.

This means that if you are examining a disk that uses this standard maximum numbering system, the track numbering will indeed go from 0 to 1023 as you progress from the outer edge towards the inner areas of the disk.