Quantum 3.5.1 User Manual

StorNext User’s Guide

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Glossary

A

: An association between a relation point in the file system and a 

stripe group. It allows the user to direct data to specific primary 

disks by writing to the affinities associated relation point.

C

 The operation of logically removing old file versions from a 

piece of media. This is a database operation that removes 

knowledge of managed files that have been updated or removed. 

A piece of media that contains nothing but removed files will not 

be considered blank until it is cleaned.

A tool for setting up a basic environment for the 

management of data, both on disk and on removable media (tape 

or disk). It appears the first time the administrator connects to the 

browser after installing StorNext.

D

One of several components that make up 

StorNext. The DSM corresponds to the StorNext File System.

A grouping of drives for use in storing and retrieving data.

F

A high speed data transfer architecture. 

The protocol used on the Internet for 

sending files.