Glossary-7
Glossary
P
partition
Contiguous area of a physical drive that makes up some or all of an
array. When an array is created, space is automatically converted
into partitions.
phantom object
Object that represents a component that cannot be configured by
the controller management software; for example, a missing drive.
Q
quick init
An array initialized using the Quick Init option is available
immediately, with no on-going background controller activity. All
data written to an array that has been quick initialized is protected.
R
RAID
Redundant Array of Independent Disks (alternative definition
Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks).
RAID signature
The area on each disk reserved for use by the RAID controller.
RAID volume
Concatenates two or more arrays of the same type.
rebuild
Background regeneration of redundant data on a RAID.
reconfiguration
Process of expanding an array or migrating an array from one
RAID type to another; changing the
of a RAID 0, or
to other disks.
