Understanding File Systems

File System Structure

• Superblock
• Inode Table
• Data Blocks
• Directory Structure

Performance Metrics

Disk Utilization

\(\text{Disk Utilization} = \frac{\text{Used Space}}{\text{Total Space}} \times 100\%\)

File Access Time

\(\text{Access Time} = \text{Seek Time} + \text{Rotational Delay} + \text{Transfer Time}\)