Devices - Adaptec 2110S User Manual

Storage Concepts
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➤ Devices

➤ Controllers
➤ Channels
➤ Disk Drives
➤ Free Space
➤ Partitions
➤ Redundancy
➤ Arrays
➤ Array Types
Storage Manager Pro 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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