System Throughput measures the amount of data processed by a component or system over a specific time period. It indicates how efficiently a system can handle data traffic.
Key Factors Influencing System Throughput:
- System Architecture: Design impacts processing capabilities.
- Network Bandwidth: Affects data transfer rates.
- Resource Availability: CPU, memory and storage influence performance.
- Load Conditions: High traffic can reduce throughput due to congestion.
Understanding throughput helps organisations optimise their systems for better performance under varying loads.