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IOPS

Input/Output operations per second — a storage performance metric.

Also known as: IOPS rating

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

IOPS — Input/Output operations per second — a storage performance metric.

See also: V-NAND, TBW.

Where IOPS Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IOPS?

Input/Output operations per second — a storage performance metric.

What terms are related to IOPS?

Related Storage terms include V-NAND, TBW.

Related Technical Terms

V-NAND
Samsung's brand name for its vertically stacked 3D NAND flash. Storage
TBW
Terabytes Written — the rated endurance of an SSD. Storage
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