Rotational Latency (Noun)
Meaning
(computer science) the time it takes for a specific block of data on a data track to rotate around to the read/write head.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The new hard drive technology was designed to minimize rotational latency, thereby increasing overall system performance.
- To improve responsiveness, the operating system prioritizes tasks that require data stored on sectors with lower rotational latency.
- The large rotational latency of the mechanical disk made it unsuitable for applications requiring fast data access times.
- The latest storage devices utilize a combination of caching and optimized storage layout to reduce rotational latency and enhance performance.
- The benchmarking tool measured the rotational latency of each hard drive in milliseconds, helping users to compare and contrast their performance.