How To Test Hard Drive Speed

Info
Level: Beginner
Presenter: Eli the Computer Guy
Date Created: July 12, 2013
Length of Class: 19:26
Research Assistance:
Tracks
Computer Repair
Prerequisites
None
Purpose of Class
This class teaches students how to test the speed of their hard drive
Class Notes
Hard Drives are usually the bottleneck on PC's and Servers, but most technicians do not consider upgrading them in relation to speed.
Even brand new computers can come with relatively slow hard drives.
Sequential Read/ Write speed means the speed in relation to single files
Random Read/ Write Speed means the speed in relation to numerous files
IOPS is the amount of Input/ Output Operations per Second. This means the individual transactions that the hard drive can handle. This is generally important for the preformance of databases.
Parkdale speed test is an easy to use/ easy to understand test, but there are numerous other ones to choose from.
Corrections

Lab Setup Used in Demonstration
The ETCG Host Computer Specs are:
ASUS Model: CM6870US01
16 GB of RAM
120 GB Intel 330 Series SSD Hard Drive
1 TB 7200 RPM Hard Drive
i7 3.4 GHz Intel Processor
Study Guide

Resources
http://thesz.diecru.eu/content/parkdale.php

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