Title :
Storage performance-metrics and benchmarks
Author :
Chen, Peter M. ; Patterson, David A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. Eng. & Comput. Sci., California Univ., Berkeley, CA, USA
fDate :
8/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The metrics and benchmarks used in storage performance evaluation are discussed. The technology trends taking place in storage systems, such as disk and tape evolution, disk arrays, and solid-state disks, are highlighted. The current popular I/O benchmarks are then described, reviewed, and run on three systems: a DECstation 5000/200 running the Sprite Operating System, a SPARCstation 1+ running SunOS, and an HP Series 700 (Model 730) running HP-UX. Two approaches to storage benchmarks-LADDIS and a self-scaling benchmark with predicted performance-are also described
Keywords :
input-output programs; magnetic disc storage; performance evaluation; program testing; software metrics; storage management; DECstation 5000/200; HP Series 700; HP UX; I/O benchmarks; LADDIS; Model 730; SPARCstation 1+; Sprite Operating System; SunOS; disk arrays; metrics; predicted performance; self-scaling benchmark; solid-state disks; storage benchmarks; storage performance evaluation; storage systems; tape evolution; technology trends; Application software; Computer architecture; Computer science; Microprocessors; Operating systems; Performance evaluation; Solid state circuits; Sprites (computer); Technological innovation; Throughput;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
