CSE431ComputerArchitectureFall2005Lecture23.Disks.pptVIP

CSE 431 Computer Architecture Fall 2005Lecture 23. Disks RAIDs Mary Jane Irwin ( /~mji ) /~cg431 [Adapted from Computer Organization and Design, Patterson Hennessy, ? 2005] Review: Major Components of a Computer Magnetic Disk Purpose Long term, nonvolatile storage Lowest level in the memory hierarchy slow, large, inexpensive General structure A rotating platter coated with a magnetic surface A moveable read/write head to access the information on the disk Typical numbers 1 to 4 (1 or 2 surface) platters per disk of 1” to 5.25” in diameter (3.5” dominate in 2004) Rotational speeds of