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data as it is ingested.
Disk
A fixed set of sectors with sequential numbers starting from
zero, directly and independently accessible and mutable by
those numbers without affecting any other sector.
F
Filesystem
An abstraction layered over storage devices (typically disks)
obscuring the physical details of the storage devices it supports
in favor of a presentation oriented at storing and organizing
files.
H
Host
The device or devices to which the system is connected.
I
Ingest
The throughput performance of data writes to the system.
L
LSU
Logical Storage Unit. A logical storage entity defined under the
Symantec OpenStorage API.
N
NAS
Network Attached Storage is file-level computer data storage
connected to a computer network providing data access to
network clients.
NDMP
Network Data Management Protocol is a protocol meant to
transport data between NAS devices, also known as filers, and
backup devices. This removes the need for transporting the data
through the backup server itself, thus enhancing speed and
removing load from the backup server.
O
OST
OpenStorage API. An interface specific to Symantec NetBackup
and Backup Exec for writing data to disk backup appliances,
replicating it, and, in the case of NetBackup, writing data
directly to disk, under control of the backup application.
Summary of Contents for DXi8500
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Page 30: ...Preface xxx Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 182: ...Chapter 4 DXi8500 Configuration Wizards Support Wizard 152 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 194: ...Chapter 5 DXi8500 Home Page Current Activity Overview 164 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 251: ...Chapter 6 DXi8500 Replication Reports Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide 221...
Page 252: ...Chapter 6 DXi8500 Replication Reports 222 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 478: ...Chapter 10 DXi8500 Utilities Reboot Shutdown 448 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 508: ...Appendix B Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions 478 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide...
Page 516: ...Appendix C Regulatory Statements 486 Quantum DXi8500 User s Guide Declaration of Conformity...