9 External Storage Systems Flashcards
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RAID
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Redundant Array of Inexpensive/Independent Disks; A storage mechanism using multiple disks, designed to increase performance and protect against loss of data
2
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eSATA
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External Serial Advanced Attachment Interface; A connection using SATA interfaces and designed for supporting externally attached disk drives
3
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NAS
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Network Attached Storage; A file-level storage system that is accessible across a TCP/IP network
4
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SAN
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Storage Area Network; A block-level storage system that frequently uses a dedicated network to provide backup and storage services