Discuss the mechanisms and algorithms employed in disk scheduling within operating systems to optimize I/O performance. How do approaches like FCFS (First-Come, First-Served), SSTF (Shortest Seek Time First), and SCAN balance considerations such as seek time reduction and fairness among competing processes?

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Disk Scheduling in Operating Systems Mechanisms and Algorithms Introduction Disk scheduling is a critical aspect of operating systems that manages the ... View the full answer