MSI B-26, MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server, initialized array, legacy disk, logical device, optimal

MS-9246 1U Rackmount Server

initialized array

An array that is ready for data reads and writes. Arrays can be initialized by build or clear.

L

legacy disk

Disk that contained a valid partition table when connected to the controller. The controller manages the disk as a legacy disk array where there is a one-to-one logical-to-physical mapping of array to disk.

logical device

Volume comprised of space from one or more physical drives and presented to the operating system as if it were a single storage unit.

low-level format

Process performed by the drive firmware that completely cleans any data off the hard disk.

M

mirrored array/mirroring

See RAID 1.

monitoring

Process of receiving, displaying, and logging system events.

O

offline array

Array that can no longer be accessed.

optimal

The state of an array when it is fully operational. For redundant arrays, the entire array is protected.

P

partition

A section of a disk storage device created by the operating system disk management program, in which data and/or software programs are stored. Computers have a primary operating system partition that contains the special files needed to boot the computer. Each operating system partition is assigned a unique drive letter, such as C or D. A single disk device can have multiple partitions.

phantom object

Object that represents a component that cannot be configured by the controller management software; for example, a missing drive.

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