3.7 Storage 3 Diagnostic Programs
3.7 Storage Subtest 01 HDD
This test item runs on IDE hard disks. It checks the functions and performance of IDE
hard disk.
1. Sequential/Random R/W
This test item is to check the HDD’s Read/Write function through data writing
and reading to HDD.
This test item needs user to submit the parameters:
IDE HDD Test Range-- Specify the test coverage range of IDE HDD. If user
chooses Total Size, it means that the whole IDE HDD will be tested. Although
user can input the parameter into other select box, but the selected result is
invalid. If user chooses Special Size, the test of IDE HDD will be taken
according to the coverage range that user chooses or time.
LBA Start, LBA End--Specify the start and end byte in LBA (Large Block
Address).
Percent—Specify the coverage rate in percentage of the total disk.
Time Limit(h): Choose or Input the time (hour) of the defined range of the total
disk to be tested.
Time Limit(m): Choose or Input the time (minute) of the defined range of the
total disk to be tested.
Test Mode—Choose test mode from the following options:
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