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linux - Use hdparm to speed up buffered 💿 disk reads

Use hdparm to speed up buffered 💿 disk reads

As root, pico /etc/sysconfig/harddisks

USE_DMA=1
MULTIPLE_IO=16
EIDE_32BIT=1
LOOKAHEAD=1
EXTRA_PARMS= hdparm ?u1 /dev/hda

Source: “Linux (Red Hat 7.0+) Installation on the Compaq Armada E7400“