[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Storage

random read

Reading small scattered files, important for app loading.

Also known as: random read speed

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

random read — Reading small scattered files, important for app loading.

See also: sequential read, sequential write.

Where random read Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is random read?

Reading small scattered files, important for app loading.

What terms are related to random read?

Related Storage terms include sequential read, sequential write.

Related Technical Terms

sequential read
Reading large contiguous data, a headline SSD speed. Storage
sequential write
Writing large contiguous data at a drive's peak speed. Storage
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