Disk storage final exam

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for the weak, so you might want to do a bit of studying first by checking out our new Disk Storage All-in-One Guide. All of the answers can be found in its content. (Note: Type all answers using uppercase.)

  1.  Enterprise hard disks typically use what type of interface to achieve top performance? 
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  2. What is one trend driving the need for low-cost, high-capacity disk drives?
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  3.  This emerging drive technology allows corporations to shift their aging data assets to drives that offer significant storage capacity at a much lower cost. 
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  4.  This is a standard for connecting hard drives into computer systems.
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  5.  SATA evolved from what interface?
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  6.  What company was winner of the first enterprise-class storage array Quality Award?
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  7.  These arrays are massive in size and not for the budget conscious.
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  8.  

    This type of array is changing the way companies manage their data and business.
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  9.  For small and midsized businesses, these arrays offer good-enough storage at a compelling price point.
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  10.  This technology is capable of operating with virtually any type of hard-disk interface.
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Score card

  • 10 correct: You're definitely disk storage savvy
  • 7-9 correct: You're disk storage stupendous
  • 4-6 correct: You're disk storage sassy
  • 0-3 correct: You're disk storage sorry


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This was first published in May 2006

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