Large block allocation for disk-based file systems

Details Large block allocation for disk-based file systems Large block allocation for disk-based file systems

1997-09-24

1999-11-16

Chan, Eddie P.

Data processing: database and file management or data structures

Database design

Data structure types

711173, G06F 1202

Patent

active

059874791

ABSTRACT:
A system for allocating block sizes in a computer file system is described. Input/output bandwidth requirements for disk access from an application is determined. Also determined is a data transfer characteristic for the drive being accessed. The minimum block size which reduces file fragmentation below a minimum threshold is then calculated as a function of the determined maximum input/output bandwidth and the data characteristic of the drive.

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