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Defragmentation

The document outlines a strategy for defragmenting a 1TB hard drive that is currently 80% full and fragmented. It includes calculations for the total number of files, average fragments per file, and a basic algorithm for defragmentation, while also discussing potential challenges. Additionally, it suggests possible extensions such as analyzing different file size distributions and the impact of file access frequency on the defragmentation process.

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Defragmentation

The document outlines a strategy for defragmenting a 1TB hard drive that is currently 80% full and fragmented. It includes calculations for the total number of files, average fragments per file, and a basic algorithm for defragmentation, while also discussing potential challenges. Additionally, it suggests possible extensions such as analyzing different file size distributions and the impact of file access frequency on the defragmentation process.

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Defragmentation

A hard drive is fragmented with multiple files stored on it. The drive at present has 20% free space.
Design the strategy to defragment the drive.

Problem statement:
A hard drive has a total capacity of 1TB (1000 GB). It is currently 80% full, leaving 20% free
space (200 GB). Due to frequent file operations (creating, deleting, moving), the drive is
fragmented.

Assumptions:
• File sizes are uniformly distributed in multiples of 500 MB up to 2 GB.
• Fragmentation occurs randomly, with file fragments scattered across the drive.
• Defragmentation process involves moving file fragments to contiguous locations.

Questions:
1. Calculate the total number of files likely to be present on the drive.
2. Estimate the average number of fragments per file.
3. Design a basic algorithm for defragmenting the drive, considering the available free space.
4. Discuss potential challenges and limitations of the defragmentation process.

Possible extensions:
• Consider different file size distributions (e.g., skewed distribution).
• Introduce the concept of file access frequency and prioritize defragmentation of frequently
accessed files.
• Analyze the impact of different defragmentation algorithms on performance (e.g., time
taken, disk I/O).
This is a simplified model. Real-world hard drive defragmentation is a complex process involving
various factors such as file system structure, disk geometry, and operating system algorithms.
Detailed version:
1. Determine Possible File Sizes:
• Given the constraints:
o Minimum file size: 500 MB
o Maximum file size: 2 GB
o File size must be a multiple of 500 MB
• Possible file sizes: 500 MB, 1 GB, 1.5 GB, 2 GB

2. Calculate Total Occupied Space:


• Total drive capacity: 1 TB (1000 GB)
• Free space: 20% of 1 TB = 200 GB
• Occupied space: 1 TB - 200 GB = 800 GB

3. Determine the Number of Files (Simplified Example):


• Assumption: Even distribution of file sizes across the possible options.
• This is a simplification, as real-world distributions might be skewed.
• Let's assume:
o Number of 500 MB files: x
o Number of 1 GB files: y
o Number of 1.5 GB files: z
o Number of 2 GB files: w
• We can set up an equation based on the total occupied space and the possible file sizes:
500x + 1000y + 1500z + 2000w = 800,000 (in MB) = 800 GB

This equation alone doesn't provide a unique solution for x, y, z, and w. We would need
additional information or assumptions to determine the exact number of files of each size.
Example Scenario (Illustrative):
• Let's assume the following distribution for simplicity:
o 200 files of 500 MB
o 200 files of 1 GB
o 100 files of 1.5 GB
o 100 files of 2 GB
• This would result in:
o 200 * 500 MB = 100 GB
o 200 * 1 GB = 200 GB
o 100 * 1.5 GB = 150 GB
o 100 * 2 GB = 200 GB
o Total occupied space: 100 GB + 200 GB + 150 GB + 200 GB = 800 GB
• File 1 (1 GB):
o Fragment 1: 500 MB
o Fragment 2: 250 MB
o Fragment 3: 250 MB
• File 2 (1.5 GB):
o Fragment 1: 750 MB
o Fragment 2: 500 MB
o Fragment 3: 250 MB
• File 3 (500 MB):
o Fragment 1: 200 MB
o Fragment 2: 300 MB
• Free Space:
o Hole 1: 100 MB
o Hole 2: 50 MB
o Hole 3: 200 MB
Calculations:
• File 1: 500 MB + 250 MB + 250 MB = 1000 MB (1 GB)
• File 2: 750 MB + 500 MB + 250 MB = 1500 MB (1.5 GB)
• File 3: 200 MB + 300 MB = 500 MB
• Free Space: 100 MB + 50 MB + 200 MB = 350 MB
• Total Occupied Space: 1 GB + 1.5 GB + 500 MB = 2 GB + 500 MB = 2500 MB (2.5 GB)
• Total Free Space: 350 MB
• Total Space: 2.5 GB (Occupied) + 350 MB (Free) = 2850 MB

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