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Operating systems
Software that handles the basic functionality of hardware.
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rotational latency
Software; Operating systems
Time taken by the platter to rotate and position the data location under the read/write head.
snapshot
Software; Operating systems
A snapshot is a virtual point-in-time copy of a LUN and takes only seconds to create.
source
Software; Operating systems
In a backup, duplicate, or archive operation, the volume from which files are copied. In a restore, the Backup Set from which files are copied.
standby power supply (SPS)
Software; Operating systems
The power supply that will provide power to the system in emergency.
storage node
Software; Operating systems
A part of the backup package that controls one or more backup devices (a tape drive, a tape library, or a backup to disk device) and receives backup data from backup clients.
storage processor
Software; Operating systems
SP (Storage Processor): an integral component of the storage system that controls the transfer of data from the server to the disk drives.
thin provisioning
Software; Operating systems
Thin Provisioning is a mechanism that applies to large-scale centralized computer disk storage systems, SANs, and storage virtualization systems. Thin provisioning allows space to be easily ...
