 - In computers, a storage medium is any technology (including devices and materials) used to place, keep, and retrieve data. A medium is an element used in communicating a message; on a storage medium, the "messages" - in the form of data - are suspended for use when needed. The plural form of this term is storage media. Although the term storage includes both primary storage (memory), a storage medium usually means a place to hold secondary storage such as that on a hard disk or tape. Storage media can be arranged for access in many ways. Some well-known arrangements include:
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Learn more about RAID |
| Post-RAID products: Some industry observers believe the scale of storage has outpaced RAID's usefulness as a data protection mechanism. |
| RAID 6 vs. RAID 10: Rick Cook outlines the most efficient uses of RAID 6 and RAID 10. |
| Learn all about RAID storage: This handbook describes the different levels of RAID technology and explains how storage administrators can choose the appropriate RAID level. |
| The evolution of RAID data protection: RAID has evolved in the last 20 years, but the core concept of combining drives to protect data lives on regardless of the methods used. |
| A failed RAID drive needs immediate attention: This tip emphasizes the importance of replacing a failed RAID drive immediately and the possible consequences of not doing so in a timely manner. |
| RAID data storage tutorial: RAID strategies for small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs): In this tutorial on RAID data storage for SMBs, learn about RAID data protection is changing, how to choose the correct RAID level, and optimizing RAID storage for your business. |
| The state of MAID in data centers: MAID and spin-down storage systems are playing into green IT and consolidation trends. Regulations mandating more power savings will drive the technology, as will persistent data. |
| RAID technology overview: This RAID (redundant array of independent disks) guide offers fast info on the levels, implementation, boosting performance, maintenance and more. |
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RAID FAQ: Storage analyst Greg Schulz answers common questions about RAID, such as which level of RAID to use. |
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Disk Hardware FAQ: Greg Schulz, founder and senior analyst with StorageIO, offers answers to the most common disk hardware questions he hears in the field. |
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