Compaq ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 Administrator Guide

Glossary
ProLiant Cluster HA/F500 for MA8000 Administrator Guide Glossary-7
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shared resource
A type of cluster organization in which some resources are accessible to all systems in the
cluster.
static load balancing
A method for manually balancing the amount of work undertaken by each storage controller
in a single storage subsystem.
storageset
A group of devices configured with RAID techniques to operate as a single container.
storage subsystem
The controllers, storage devices, shelves, cables, and power supplies used to form a mass
storage subsystem.
system
A complete computer system capable of operating independently.
this controller
The storage controller to which the maintenance terminal cable is physically connected.
See also other controller.
transparent
A dual-controller, single-adapter storage subsystem configuration in which one controller is
in an online state and has control of the logical storage units. The other controller is in a
standby state. Also known as active/standby.
virtual disk
See logical unit.