Devices; Storage Systems - Adaptec DuraStor 7220SS User Manual

Storage Concepts
In This Appendix

Devices

Controllers
Storage Systems
Channels
Disk Drives
Arrays
Free Space
Partitions
Redundancy
Array Types
Disk Array Administrator uses specific terms to describe storage
concepts and configurations. If you are new to storage technology
and array configurations, this section will help you understand
basic Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) technology
and terminology.
Devices
A device is any type of physical computer storage unit such as a
disk drive, controller, or enclosure.
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