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Flexible IO Tester (fio)

Name: Flexible IO Tester (fio)
Author: Jens Axboe

Port of linux fio - used for disk reads / writes and volume initialization - improved functionality over 'dd'

Version 3.13.0.20190308 · by Jens Axboe

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Official site: bluestop.org

About Flexible IO Tester (fio)

Windows port of Linux 'fio'

Parameters:

No parameters = install the utility and exit

-params '"/PhysicalDeviceIDsToInitialize:All"'

Initializes all physical devices on the system (which each may contain multiple partitions)

-params '"/PhysicalDeviceIDsToInitialize:0"'

Initializes the first physical device on the system (usually boot device)

-params '"/PhysicalDeviceIDsToInitialize:0;3"'

Initializes physical devices 0 and 3 on the system.

How to install Flexible IO Tester (fio)

Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install flexible-io-tester-fio
Open Flexible IO Tester (fio) once it finishes installing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Flexible IO Tester (fio) free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to bluestop.org, the developer's official site, where Flexible IO Tester (fio) is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Flexible IO Tester (fio)?

The version listed here is 3.13.0.20190308, published /Date(1552. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Flexible IO Tester (fio) from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install flexible-io-tester-fio. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Flexible IO Tester (fio) safe?

Flexible IO Tester (fio) downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.