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open source storage
Open source storage is data storage software developed in a public, collaborative manner that permits the free use, distribution and modification of the source code. Continue Reading
JEDEC
JEDEC is a global industry group that develops open standards for microelectronics. Continue Reading
M.2 SSD
An M.2 SSD is a solid-state drive (SSD) that conforms to a computer industry specification written for internally mounted storage expansion cards of a small form factor. Continue Reading
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CompactFlash card (CF card)
A CompactFlash card (CF card) is a memory card format developed by SanDisk in 1994 that uses flash memory technology to store data on a very small portable device. Continue Reading
email archiving
Email archiving (also spelled e-mail archiving) is a systematic approach to saving and protecting the data contained in email messages to enable fast retrieval. Continue Reading
NVMe (non-volatile memory express)
NVMe (non-volatile memory express) is a host controller interface and storage protocol created to accelerate the transfer of data between enterprise and client systems and solid-state drives over a computer's high-speed PCIe bus.Continue Reading
RAID (redundant array of independent disks)
RAID (redundant array of independent disks) is a way of storing the same data in different places on multiple hard disks to protect data in the case of a drive failure.Continue Reading
data migration
Data migration is the process of transferring data between data storage systems, data formats or computer systems.Continue Reading
compact disc (CD)
A compact disc is a portable storage medium that can be used for recording, storing and playing back audio, video and other data in digital form.Continue Reading
secondary storage
Secondary storage is used to protect inactive data written from a primary storage array to a nonvolatile tier of disk, flash or tape.Continue Reading
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VRAM (video ram)
VRAM (video RAM) is a reference to any type of random access memory (RAM) used to store image data for a computer display.Continue Reading
SSD RAID (solid-state drive RAID)
SSD RAID (solid-state drive RAID) is a methodology commonly used to protect data by distributing redundant data blocks across multiple SSDs.Continue Reading
ZFS
ZFS is a local file system and logical volume manager created by Sun Microsystems to control the placement, storage and retrieval of data in enterprise computing systems.Continue Reading
Tier 0
Tier 0 (tier zero) is a level of data storage that is faster, and perhaps more expensive, than any other level in the storage hierarchy.Continue Reading
Take a deep dive into software-defined storage products
Understanding the software-defined storage market is key to getting real value from an implementation, as is proper research and planning before making any product or vendor decisions.Continue Reading