direct-attached storage

For an individual computer user, the hard drive is the usual form of direct-attached storage. In an enterprise, providing for storage that can be shared by multiple computers and their users tends to be more efficient and easier to manage.

Read more about direct-attached storage: - SearchStorage.com provides a "Fast Guide to Storage Technologies."

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