To test each drive we ran 6 test runs per device (1,4,16,64,128,256 queue depth) each test having 8 parts, each part lasting 10 min w/ an additional 20 second ramp up. The 6 subparts were set to run 100% random, 75% read 25% write; testing 512b, 4k,8k,16k,32k,64k size chunks of data. When each test is finished IOMeter spits out a report, in that reports each of the 6 subtests are given a score in I/Os per second. We then take these 8 numbers add them together and divide by 6. This gives us an average score for that particular queue depth that is heavily weighted for file server usage.
As with its smaller brethren the MX500 1TB is not meant for workstation use but its razor-sharp firmware combined with other lower level improvements means it is not a terrible choice. That is something we rarely can say about TLC NAND based models – but the MX500 1TB is just that good. TLC NAND or not.
