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MAID
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ALSO CALLED: Array, Storage Arrays, Arrays, Massive Array of Idle Disks, and Disk Arrays
DEFINITION: MAID (massive array of idle disks) is a storage technology that employs a large group of disk drives in which only those drives in active use are spinning at any given time. This reduces power consumption and prolongs the lives of the drives. A MAID can have hundreds, or even thousands,
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Seven Key Questions to Ask Before Moving to Disk-Based Backup
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PODCAST:
There are a number of choices available for disk-based backup. Listen to this Podcast and learn as experts discuss the major points to consider when moving from tape to disk so your move will be more successful.
Posted: 23 Oct 2006 | Premiered: 25 Oct 2006, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Top 7 Questions You Must Ask When Moving to Disk-Based Backup
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Listen to this webcast and learn about the seven critical questions to ask when considering a move to disk-based backup. It also examine the pros and cons of popular approaches for moving to disk based backup.
Posted: 13 Oct 2006 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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MAID DEFINITION (continued): … of individual drives, and offers mass storage at a cost per terabyte roughly equivalent to that of tape. MAID technology is offered as an option to high-volume tape libraries. A MAID is usually constructed with low-cost Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) drives, which have shorter mean time between failures (MTBF) ratings than more expensive drives. In MAID technology, every drive is periodically tested. If a drive shows signs of failure, …
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