In software, this logical volume speeds up performance of the computer by performing both caching for faster writes and auto tiering for faster reads. For example, if spreadsheet software is used often, the software will be moved to the flash storage for faster user access. The operating system automatically manages the contents of the drive so the most frequently accessed files are stored on the faster flash storage, while infrequently used items move to or stay on the hard drive.
Apple's implementation combines a hard disk drive with a NAND flash storage ( solid-state drive of 24 GB or more) and presents it as a single Core Storage managed logical volume with the space of both drives combined. ( January 2015) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message)įusion Drive is Apple Inc's implementation of a hybrid drive. Unreliable citations may be challenged or deleted. Please help this article by looking for better, more reliable sources. Some of this article's listed sources may not be reliable.
