What is DiglloydTools DiskTester?
diglloydTools DiskTester is a comprehensive disk and storage testing and benchmarking utility designed specifically for Mac OS X. It allows in-depth analysis and diagnostics of disk performance, including testing of:
- Raw disk read/write speeds
- Read/write speed consistency over time
- Sustained large file read/write speeds
- Small file read/write speed
- Metadata performance
- Disk integrity and defects
Key features include testing both rotational hard disk drives (HDD) and solid state drives (SSD), verifying performance of RAID arrays, detailed performance graphs and statistics, user-configurable test scenarios, and advanced performance analysis. It helps identify disk slowdowns, inconsistencies, and developing hardware issues.
The tool is useful for Mac users, IT professionals, and data center storage admins looking to diagnose disk problems, benchmark new drives, verify RAID configurations, and optimize system performance. It offers advanced features not found in other Mac disk utility software.