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DiskSpd

Redmond, Washington, USA

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Windows 10 version 1803 or later · IoRing and BypassIO require Windows 11 or later · BypassIO also requires NTFS

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Builds
The 2.3 binary release contains amd64 and arm64 builds.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
Downloads
The releases page provides precompiled ZIP binaries and source code.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
I/O modes
DiskSpd 2.3 adds BypassIO modes for partial bypass and required full bypass.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
Latest release
DiskSpd 2.3 adds an IoRing I/O path with registered buffers and configurable submission batching.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
License
The repository uses the MIT License, which grants permission to use, copy, modify, distribute, sublicense, and sell copies of the software subject to its conditions.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
Processor controls
DiskSpd 2.3 adds topology-aware affinity controls, including physical-core assignment and P-core/E-core ordering.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
Profiles
XML profiles and results support the new I/O, affinity, buffer, and completion settings.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
Purpose
DiskSpd is a storage load generator and performance test tool from Microsoft engineering teams.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
Related framework
The repository includes VM Fleet, a framework for exploring storage capabilities in Windows Server Hyper-Converged environments with Storage Spaces Direct.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
Reporting
Results can report processor names and cache topology in text and XML formats.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
Requirements
The minimum supported operating system is Windows 10 version 1803; IoRing and BypassIO require Windows 11 or later, and BypassIO also requires NTFS.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
Security reporting
Microsoft asks researchers to report security vulnerabilities through the Microsoft Security Response Center rather than public GitHub issues.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026
Support
The repository directs users to GitHub Issues to report DiskSpd problems.github.com · read 28 Sep 2026

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