Specifications

GL–21
Compaq HSG80 Array Controller ACS Version 8.4 Configuration and CLI Reference Guide
storage array
subsystem
See storage subsystem.
storageset (1) A group of devices configured with RAID techniques to operate as a single
container. (2) Any collection of containers, such as stripesets, mirrorsets, striped
mirrorsets, and RAIDsets.
storage subsystem The controllers, storage devices, shelves, cables, and power supplies used to form
a mass storage subsystem.
storage unit The general term that refers to storagesets, single-disk units, and all other storage
devices that are installed in your subsystem and accessed by the host. A storage
unit can be any entity that is capable of storing data, whether it is a physical
device or a group of physical devices.
StorageWorks A family of DIGITAL modular data storage products that allow customers to design
and configure their own storage subsystems. Components include power,
packaging, cabling, devices, controllers, and software. Customers can integrate
devices and array controllers in StorageWorks enclosures to form storage
subsystems.
StorageWorks systems include integrated SBBs and array controllers to form
storage subsystems. System-level enclosures to house the shelves and standard
mounting devices for SBBs are also included.
stripe The data divided into blocks and written across two or more member disks in an
array.
striped mirrorset
See RAID level 0+1.
stripeset
See RAID level 0.
stripe size The stripe capacity as determined by n–1 times the chunksize, where n is the
number of RAIDset members.