Analisis Kinerja Perangkat I/O Disk (HDD): Perbandingan Performa Disk Menggunakan Task Manager pada Aktivitas Transaksi File

Abstract

The performance of storage devices, particularly Hard Disk Drives (HDDs), continues to play an important role in ensuring smooth data processing, especially in file transaction activities and overall system stability. This study was conducted to examine the performance of various HDD classes when used for everyday tasks such as copying, moving, and deleting files, with direct monitoring through the Windows Task Manager. A total of 20 students participated in the testing using their own devices, representing four HDD categories: 5400 RPM, 7200 RPM, High Tier, and Performance+. Data including write speed, response time, throughput, and task completion duration were analyzed using a quantitative experimental method. The results indicate clear performance differences among HDD classes. The 5400 RPM HDD was the slowest, with write speeds of 21–43 MB/s and task completion times of 11–15 minutes. The 7200 RPM HDD showed a considerable performance improvement, while the High Tier category delivered more stable results. The Performance+ HDD demonstrated the best performance, achieving write speeds of 85–120 MB/s with testing durations of only 4–5 minutes. These findings confirm that higher-class HDDs have superior capabilities in handling large file operations. This study also introduces a simple monitoring method using Task Manager, enabling users to easily identify HDD performance degradation without the need for specialized tools. This approach addresses gaps in previous studies, which primarily relied on professional benchmarking tools or focused solely on comparisons between HDDs and SSDs.