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DEFINITION - 1) In data storage, an array is a method for storing information on multiple devices. 2) In general, an array is a number of items arranged in some specified way - for example, in a list or in a three-dimensional table.

3) In computer programming languages, an array is a group of objects with the same attributes that can be addressed individually, using such techniques as subscripting.

4) In random access memory (RAM), an array is the arrangement of memory cells.

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To explore how arrays are used in the enterprise, here are some additional resources:
Choosing a storage array: This article offers advice on choosing a storage array, as well as recent SMB storage array news. Learn how to find the right array for your needs.
Five questions to ask a VAR before buying an iSCSI storage array: Find out what you need to ask a value added reseller before purchasing an iSCSI storage array.
How to select the right storage array: There are several ways to classify storage arrays. This article details what you need to know about disk arrays before you make a purchase.

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No-maintenance disk array aims to eliminate hard drive swapping: SAID (Sealed Array of Identical Disks) array from startup Atrato bridges the performance-capacity gap. It can in theory run for the term of a 5-year lease with zero maintenance.
Fail-in-place systems: Avoiding hard disk drive failures: Fail-in-place storage systems, such Atrato's V1000 and Xiotech's Emprise 5000 or ISE, can virtually eliminate hard disk drive replacement service calls.
Multiprotocol storage arrays gain interest, adoption: Multiprotocol storage arrays, or unified storage, combine block and file storage access protocols. Interest due to cost savings, advances in technology and simpler management.
Enterprise disk array consolidation product specifications: Knowing the purchasing criteria for enterprise-class disk arrays, as well as product specs for the leading arrays, can help storage managers make savvy buying decisions.
What is a terabyte? What is bigger than a terabyte?: What is a terabyte? What are terabytes? What are terabyte drives? What comes after a terabyte? What's bigger than a terabyte? Please don't just say that 2 terabytes is bigger than one terabyte.
Virtual storage via HDS USP VM disk array helps Canadian city upgrade to VMware ESX Server 3.5: City of Coquitlam, B.C., encounters no major obstacles in virtual storage implementation as part of an upgrade to an HDS USP VM disk array and VMware ESX Server 3.5.
Data deduplication and compression on primary storage can reduce data footprint: Deduplication and compression on primary storage may not produce the data reduction seen with backups, but various techniques produce significant results with unstructured data.
Storwize claims good data compression rates, no performance degradation on STN-6000 appliance: Storwize's STN-6000 inline appliance acts on primary storage using real-time compression.
NetApp: Post-process deduplication limits performance hit in primary storage data deduplication: NetApp's approach to primary storage data deduplication limits the performance penalty to about 20% percent.
Best practices for solid-state drive storage technology: SSD best practices center on identifying I/O-intensive applications so that data storage technology can provide the greatest benefit to IT organizations.

LAST UPDATED: 09 Sep 2008

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