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through the hardware RAID controller. There are several different levels of RAID,
each offering a different set of advantages and disadvantages.
Region
An ordered set of logically contiguous sectors. (Note that in general they are not
supposed to be physically contiguous).
Reiser File System
Reiser File System is a new journaling file system that is included with this release
of Storage
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power failure, the administrator does not have to wait long periods of time before
the appliance becomes available. Instead, a record of file operations is written to a
journal that can be checked in the background after the appliance becomes
available. In addition, Reiser File System is faster, and supports larger file sizes than
many traditional file systems.
Remote Appliance
A Remote Appliance is an Storage
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Network (LAN). If your LAN has a router that is able access to the network you are
trying to reach, ApplianceView can be configured to view and manage remote
appliances.
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Security
See User Authentication Types
Server Message Block (SMB)
Server Message Block is a file sharing protocol used for Microsoft DOS and
Windows computers. Through SMB, users on the Local Area Network who have
been given access may manipulate the shared files and folders on another computer
as if it was their local computer. Storage
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Share
A share is a folder that has been shared for use on the Network. Shares must be 12
characters or less, and may not contain any of the following characters \ / : * ? “ < >
| # . %. Shares on the Appliance can be created either in ApplianceView, Microsoft
Windows, or Macintosh’s OS.
Single Drive Appliance
An appliance that uses a single hard drive as the storage medium. All information
that is stored on the appliance will be contained on the single hard drive.
Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI)
The Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI) is a hardware interface for
connecting peripherals, such as hard drives, CD-ROM drives, and printers. In order
to utilize SCSI, a SCSI controller is required, as well as SCSI cables and SCSI
compatible peripherals. While the majority of desktops PCs use the Integrated
Drive Electronics (IDE) interface, servers often utilize SCSI since it offers many
