In a particular embodiment, a device is disclosed that includes a controller adapted to store data to a first storage medium. The controller is adapted to receive data storage commands in an order received and to store the received data storage commands at a second storage medium. Further, the controller is adapted to re-order the data storage commands from the order received to an execution order, monitor access activity related to the first storage medium, and store the data from the second storage medium to the first storage medium according to the execution order when the monitored access activity falls below an activity threshold.