Disk Performance Benchmarking

Mark Komarinski mkomarinski at wayga.org
Thu Mar 13 08:49:09 EDT 2008


On 03/13/2008 08:27 AM, Kenny Lussier wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> I am looking for a tool that will centrally test the performance of
> several disk sub-systems in my environment. I am trying to get iometer
> to work, but it doesn't particularly care for the x86_64 kernels that
> I have.  We have quite a few systems that are attached to large
> arrays, and we want to be able to have a central console that can
> launch tests, compare results, etc. Any advice
>   

bonnie++

We use it for testing different disk layouts and for hammering suspect 
drives/controllers/cables.  Makes a good dessert topping too (nowait...)

-Mark


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