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File room of the PACS.
Archive Servers
It is composed of a database server or image manager, short-term and long-term storage, and a computer that controls the PACS workflow, known as a
Workflow Manager
Used by a radiologist when making a primary diagnosis.
Radiologist Reading Stations
Step-down model of the radiologist reading station.
Physician Review Stations
The term archive can be defined as a place where records or documents are preserved
Archiving Components
Contains the master database of everything that is in the archive.
It controls the receipt, retrieval, and distribution of the images it stores and also controls all the DICOM processes running within the archive.
Image Manager
Consists of the physical storage device of the archive system.
Image Storage or Archive Server
A RAID is composed of several magnetic disks or hard drives that are linked together in an array
Short-Term Storage
Because RAID is becoming more cost effective, many hospitals use RAID storage for both their short-term and their long-term archive.
Long-Term Storage
PACS archives are chosen for many reasons, including system need, system cost, and system compatibility.
Archive Considerations
Is a company that provides outsourcing of archiving and management functions for a pay-per-use or pay-per-month charge.
Application Service Provider (ASP)
Many healthcare organizations are opting to purchase “cloud” storage from various vendors for image storage across the organization.
Cloud Storage
