Disk Sorting

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Abstract

Describes the problem of sorting files that are too large to be resident in the main memory of a system with random-access devices. Drum sorting is analyzed first. The complication in analysis due to significant seek times is explained. A simplified situation where transfer and compute times are small is solved for optimal merging patterns.

Additional Information

Product Type Technical Note
Reference No. QM0122TEC
Title Disk Sorting
Pages 4
Published on Jan 1, 1977
Authors Patel, Nitin R;
Area Quantitative Methods (QM)
Discipline IT and Systems
Sector Manufacturing

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