Hdparm

sudo hdparm -t /dev/sdc9
/dev/sdc9:
 Timing buffered disk reads: 1498 MB in  3.00 seconds = 499.29 MB/sec

See also

• iotop
• Template:ISCI
• HDD, S.M.A.R.T., hdparm, udisksctl, CHS, ata, smartctl, WD Elements Desktop Hard Drive

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