- The Hitachi Data Systems glossary provides definitions of technical terms used to describe storage infrastructure solutions, storage management software, and storage consulting services.
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access control list (ACL)
- A list of permissions attached to an object.
Adaptable Modular Storage (AMS)
- Delivers the best price/performance, availability, and best-in-class scalability in the modular storage market space. Available in AMS1000, AMS500, and AMS200 models. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/cn/products/storage-systems/adaptable-modular-storage.html.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
- A private nonprofit organization that oversees the development of voluntary consensus standards for products, services, processes, systems, and personnel in the United States.
array control frame
- See disk controller.
Backup and Recovery software, powered by CommVault
- Uses a powerful platform architecture designed from scratch to provide comprehensive, integrated data protection and data management of heterogeneous storage infrastructures. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/wp186_backup_%20recovery.pdf.
Backup Services Manager software, powered by APTARE
- A tool that can dramatically improve backup and recovery results, including optimizing backup infrastructure for significant operational cost reduction. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-backup-service-manager.html.
bitrate
- The number of bits that are conveyed or processed per unit of time.
British thermal unit (Btu)
- A unit of energy used globally in the power, steam generation, and heating and air conditioning industries.
Business Continuity Manager Software for IBM z/OS
- Provides centralized, simplified, and automated enterprise-wide management of Hitachi Universal Replicator, Hitachi TrueCopy Remote Replication, and Hitachi ShadowImage In-System Replication software in mainframe environments. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/business_continuity_manager_466_02.pdf.
business continuity planning
- A progression of disaster recovery, aimed at letting an organization continue functioning after (and ideally during) a disaster, rather than simply being able to recover after a disaster.
cache logical partitions (CLPR)
- A user-dedicated region that can be used by partitioning the cache region of a cache memory.
Cache-Hierarchical Star Network (C-HSN)
- The network used for transferring data to and from the main global cache.
capital expenditure (CAPEX)
- Funds used by a company to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as property, industrial buildings, or equipment.
Chargeback software
- Provides IT departments with the ability to implement storage usage chargeback. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/hicommand_chargeback.pdf.
Command Control Interface (CCI) software
- Software installed on open-system hosts, letting TrueCopy and ShadowImage perform operations on the Hitachi Lightning 9900 and Universal Storage Platform (USP) systems.
command line interface (CLI)
- A method of interacting with an operating system or software using a command line interpreter.
common information model (CIM)
- A standard that defines how managed elements in an IT environment are represented as a common set of objects and relationships between them.
common Internet file system (CIFS)
- See server message block (SMB).
Compatible Mirroring software for IBM FlashCopy
- Provides a superior hardware-based solution for data duplication, data migration, remote copy, and disaster recovery tasks. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/compatible-mirroring-ibm.html.
Compatible Parallel Access Volumes (PAV) software for IBM z/OS
- Permits multiple applications running on an IBM z/OS or S/390 server to access the same information simultaneously. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/compatible-pav-ibm.html.
Compatible Replication software for IBM XRC
- A cross-license technology shared by Hitachi Data Systems and IBM, to heighten the protection of the IBM S/390, z/OS and Hitachi storage environment. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/compatible-replication-ibm-xrc.html.
Content Archive Platform
- A robust active archive that enables effective long-term, fixed-content data preservation for organizations of all sizes. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/content-archive-platform.
Continuous Data Replicator software, powered by CommVault
- Delivers complete and robust data protection for critical data stored in remote locations.
Cache-Hierarchical Star Network (C-HSN)
- Used for transferring data to and from the main global data cache.
Control Memory-Hierarchical Star Network (CM-HSN)
- Handles the exchange of control information between the processors and control memory.
control unit
- The part of a CPU or other device that directs its operation.
Copy-on-Write Snapshot software
- Improves business continuity, protecting data and minimizing disruptions from software testing or backup/recovery operations. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/ds-hitachi-copy-on-write-snapshot-software.pdf.
crossbar switch architecture
- Cross connects each port to all the other ports via the backplane.
Cross-Operating System (OS) File Exchange software
- Delivers high performance, high reliability data sharing between heterogeneous host platforms. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/cross-os-file-exchange.html.
Cross-System Copy software
- Provides bi-directional data movement between Hitachi storage systems for decision support, software testing and development, data backup, archiving, content distribution, or consolidation applications. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/cross-system-copy.html.
Data Archiver software, powered by CommVault
- Uses state-of-the-art indexing and data movement capabilities to ensure that fixed data is protected against data alteration or loss. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/data_archiver_539.pdf.
Data Migrator software, powered by CommVault
- Migrates file system data on Windows or Unix hosts or Exchange Server e-mail messages and attachments to less expensive secondary storage. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/data_migrator_537.pdf.
Data Protection Monitor software, powered by CommVault
- Brings the entire lifecycle cost of IT storage and data management services into focus. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/data_protection_monitor_540.pdf.
Data Protection Suite, powered by CommVault
- Provides high-performance data protection, data management, and universal availability of data on complex heterogeneous storage networks. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/data-protection-suite.html.
Data Retention Utility
- Protects sensitive information and helps facilitate compliance with government and industry regulations. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/data-retention-suite.html.
Data Systems Academy
- Provider of training courses that provide in-depth product and technology information in different course formats and are taught by subject matter authorities with experience in the field. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/services/education.
Data Systems Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Solutions
- Provides performance, scalability, reliability, and value to meet each customer's changing needs. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/network-attached-storage/index.html.
Database Divider software
- An S/390 Hitachi software product that simplifies and automates the use of DB2 with Hitachi ShadowImage OS/390 software, through the automatic creation of duplicate DB2 Tablespaces.
Database Replication software for IBM z/OS
- An S/390 Hitachi software product that controls the execution of ShadowImage functions within Hitachi enterprise storage systems. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/database-replication-ibm-zos.html.
Dataset Replication software for IBM z/OS
- Simplifies the management of ShadowImage volumes in an OS/390 environment by automatically generating the Job Control Language (JCL) and commands to perform the required operating system (OS) housekeeping functions.
DeskStar
- A product line of computer hard drives.
Device Manager
- A Control Panel applet included with Microsoft Windows operating systems that lets the user display and control the hardware attached to the computer.
direct attached storage (DAS)
- A digital storage system directly attached to a server or workstation, without a storage network in between.
disaster recovery
- The process of regaining access to the data, hardware, and software necessary to resume critical business operations after a natural or human-induced disaster.
disk controller (array control frame)
- The circuit that lets the CPU communicate with a hard disk, floppy disk or other kind of disk drive.
domain controllers (DC)
- The server that responds to security authentication requests (logging in, checking permissions, and so on) in the Windows Server domain.
Dynamic Link Manager software
- Provides Hitachi storage customers with a robust path failover and load balancing solution for their open systems storage network environments. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-dynamic-link-manager.html.
executive team
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executive briefing centers
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enterprise systems connection (ESCON)
- An optical serial interface between IBM mainframe computers and peripheral devices such as storage and tape drives.
end of life (EOL)
- When a vendor will no longer be marketing, selling, or promoting a particular product and may be ending or limiting support for said product as well.
Fibre Channel Arbitrated Loop (FC-AL)
- The most prominent Fibre Channel standard.
Fibre Channel protocol (FCP)
- Specifically designed for highly efficient operations using hardware.
FICON
- The IBM proprietary name for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) FC-SB-3 (Single-Byte Command Code Sets-3 Mapping Protocol) for Fibre Channel protocol.
field replaceable unit (FRU)
- A circuit board, part, or assembly that can be quickly and easily removed from a personal computer (PC) or other piece of electronic equipment and replaced by the user or a technician without having to send the entire product or system to a repair facility.
gigabit Ethernet (GigE)
- A term describing various technologies for transmitting Ethernet frames at a rate of a gigabit per second, as defined by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3-2005 standard.
gigabit per second (Gbps)
- A unit of data transfer rate equal to 1,000 megabits per second (Mbps).
Global Link Availability Manager software
- Provides simple integrated single-point multipath storage connection management and reporting, increasing administrator efficiencies and minimizing configuration errors. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-global-link-availability-manager.html.
Global Reporter software
- Provides business-level reporting on an entire Storage Services Manager software infrastructure, regardless of location or number of Storage Services Manager software instances.
Global Solution Services (GSS)
- Provides services and solutions that incorporate the industry's best people, products, tools, and methodologies to maximize the return on IT investments. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/services/index.html.
hard disk drive (HDD)
- A non-volatile storage device that stores digitally encoded data on rapidly rotating platters with magnetic surfaces.
hertz (Hz)
- the International System of Units (SI) unit of frequency
HiReturn investment analysis program
- Vendor-neutral and calculates return by using either the total cost of ownership (TCO) or internal discounted return on investment (ROI) method.
Hi-Star crossbar switch architecture
- Enables the consolidation and reduction of management complexity and costs, protects investments as business needs evolve, scales capacity and runs mixed workloads without performance impact, keeps up with surges in online transactions, easily handles heavy-duty data mining queries, expands connectivity, and simplifies infrastructure.
Hitachi Adaptable Modular Storage (AMS)
- Delivers the best price/performance, availability, and best-in-class scalability in the modular storage market space. Available in AMS1000, AMS500, and AMS200 models. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/adaptable-modular-storage.html.
Hitachi Backup and Recovery software, powered by CommVault
- Uses a powerful platform architecture designed from scratch to provide comprehensive, integrated data protection and data management of heterogeneous storage infrastructures. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/wp186_backup_%20recovery.pdf.
Hitachi Backup Services Manager software, powered by APTARE
- A tool that can dramatically improve backup and recovery results, including optimizing backup infrastructure for significant operational cost reduction. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-backup-service-manager.html.
Hitachi Business Continuity Manager Software for IBM z/OS
- Provides centralized, simplified, and automated enterprise-wide management of Hitachi Universal Replicator, Hitachi TrueCopy Remote Replication, and Hitachi ShadowImage In-System Replication software in mainframe environments. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/business_continuity_manager_466_02.pdf.
Hitachi Chargeback software
- Provides IT departments with the ability to implement storage usage chargeback. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/hicommand_chargeback.pdf.
Hitachi Command Control Interface (CCI) software
- Software installed on open-system hosts, letting TrueCopy and ShadowImage perform operations on the Hitachi Lightning 9900 and Universal Storage Platform (USP) systems.
Hitachi Compatible Mirroring software for IBM FlashCopy
- Provides a superior hardware-based solution for data duplication, data migration, remote copy, and disaster recovery tasks. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/compatible-mirroring-ibm.html.
Hitachi Compatible Parallel Access Volumes (PAV) software for IBM z/OS
- Permits multiple applications running on an IBM z/OS or S/390 server to access the same information simultaneously. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/compatible-pav-ibm.html.
Hitachi Compatible Replication software for IBM XRC
- A cross-license technology shared by Hitachi Data Systems and IBM, to heighten the protection of the IBM S/390, z/OS and Hitachi storage environment. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/compatible-replication-ibm-xrc.html.
Hitachi Content Archive Platform (HCAP)
- A robust active archive that enables effective long-term, fixed-content data preservation for organizations of all sizes. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/content-archive-platform.
Hitachi Continuous Data Replicator software, powered by CommVault
- Delivers complete and robust data protection for critical data stored in remote locations.
Hitachi Copy-on-Write Snapshot software
- Improves business continuity, protecting data and minimizing disruptions from software testing or backup/recovery operations. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/ds-hitachi-copy-on-write-snapshot-software.pdf.
Hitachi Crossbar Switch Architecture
- Cross connects each port to all the other ports via the backplane.
Hitachi Cross-OS File Exchange software
- Delivers high performance, high reliability data sharing between heterogeneous host platforms. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/cross-os-file-exchange.html.
Hitachi Cross-System Copy software
- Provides bi-directional data movement between Hitachi storage systems for decision support, software testing and development, data backup, archiving, content distribution, or consolidation applications. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/cross-system-copy.html.
Hitachi Data Archiver software, powered by CommVault
- Uses state-of-the-art indexing and data movement capabilities to ensure that fixed data is protected against data alteration or loss. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/data_archiver_539.pdf.
Hitachi Data Migrator software, powered by CommVault
- Migrates file system data on Windows or Unix hosts or Exchange Server e-mail messages and attachments to less expensive secondary storage. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/data_migrator_537.pdf.
Hitachi Data Protection Monitor software, powered by CommVault
- Brings the entire lifecycle cost of IT storage and data management services into focus. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/data_protection_monitor_540.pdf.
Hitachi Data Protection Suite, powered by CommVault
- Provides high-performance data protection, data management, and universal availability of data on complex heterogeneous storage networks. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/data-protection-suite.html.
Hitachi Data Retention Utility
- Protects sensitive information and helps facilitate compliance with government and industry regulations. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/data-retention-suite.html.
Hitachi Data Systems Academy
- Provider of training courses that provide in-depth product and technology information in different course formats and are taught by subject matter authorities with experience in the field. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/services/education.
Hitachi Data Systems Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Solutions
- Provides performance, scalability, reliability, and value to meet each customer's changing needs. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/network-attached-storage/index.html.
Hitachi Database Discovery software
- An S/390 Hitachi software product that simplifies and automates the use of DB2 with Hitachi ShadowImage OS/390 software, through the automatic creation of duplicate DB2 Tablespaces.
Hitachi Database Divider software
- An S/390 Hitachi software product that controls the execution of ShadowImage functions within Hitachi enterprise storage systems. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/database-replication-ibm-zos.html.
Hitachi Database Replication software for IBM z/OS
- Simplifies the management of ShadowImage volumes in an OS/390 environment by automatically generating the Job Control Language (JCL) and commands to perform the required operating system (OS) housekeeping functions.
Hitachi Device Manager software
- A Control Panel applet included with Microsoft Windows operating systems that lets the user display and control the hardware attached to the computer.
Hitachi Dynamic Link Manager software
- Provides Hitachi storage customers with a robust path failover and load balancing solution for their open systems storage network environments. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-dynamic-link-manager.html.
Hitachi Global Link Availability Manager software
- Provides simple integrated single-point multipath storage connection management and reporting, increasing administrator efficiencies and minimizing configuration errors. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-global-link-availability-manager.html.
Hitachi Global Reporter software
- Provides business-level reporting on an entire Storage Services Manager software infrastructure, regardless of location or number of Storage Services Manager software instances.
Hitachi High-performance NAS (HNAS) Platform, powered by BlueArc
- An advanced and integrated network-attached storage (NAS) solution that Hitachi Data Systems co-brands with BlueArc through a five-year OEM agreement. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/network-attached-storage/hitachi-high-performance-nas-platform.html.
Hitachi Lightning 9900 V Series enterprise storage systems
- Offers a storage platform that lets customers simplify their infrastructures through massive consolidation. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/lightning.html.
Hitachi Lightning 9910 storage system
- Designed to meet the information storage needs of mid-sized businesses, or divisions of large enterprises that require the highest availability and reliability of a storage system without the cost or floor space of larger systems.
Hitachi Lightning 9960 storage system
- Enables the formation of centralized storage pools, simplifying management and cutting costs by replacing up to three existing storage systems.
Hitachi Lightning 9970V single-cabinet enterprise storage system
- Offers better performance compared with existing enterprise lineups because they support enterprise systems connection (ESCON) connection ports and FICON cascade expansion and provide up to 64GB cache, with Hi-Star crossbar switch architecture and 6GB control memory.
Hitachi Lightning 9980V multi-cabinet enterprise storage system
- Ensures nearly unlimited connectivity and scalability and sustained high performance under mixed workload conditions.
Hitachi Lightning Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Blade
- Offers common Internet file system (CIFS) and Network File System (NFS) protocol support, anti-virus and Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) support, and a comprehensive snap capability called "syncimage."
Hitachi Message Archive for Compliance solution
- Tightly integrates Hitachi Data Retention Utility manager software for open systems with Adexis' powered-by-IXOS e-mail archiving solution to create a tamperproof e-mail archive.
Hitachi Message Archive for E-mail solution
- A hardware and software configuration that includes a set of professional services for implementing the solution. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/multiplatform-backup.html.
Hitachi NanoCopy
- Offers point-in-time (PiT) copy and disaster protection through real-time copy. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/wp134_nanocopy.pdf.
Hitachi NAS Blade Antivirus Agent
- Optional software that runs on network attached storage (NAS) Blades and works with Symantec.
Hitachi NAS Blade for Universal Storage Platform (USP) and Network Storage Controller (NSC)
- Delivers full file services/file sharing NAS functionality in a high-availability clustered configuration. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/DISK-544-01.pdf.
Hitachi NAS Manager Suite software
- Comes integrated with backup and antivirus modules and the Hitachi Sync Image snapshot module for ease of order and management.
Hitachi NSC
- Blends enterprise-class functionality with a modular, small footprint package to meet the business needs of entry-level enterprises and fast-growing midsize organizations, while supporting distributed or departmental applications in large enterprises. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/network-storage-controller.html.
Hitachi Path Provisioning software
- Significantly alleviates much of the day-to-day pain of storage management by speeding the process of allocating capacity and eliminating the errors inherent to manual provisioning. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/wp_path_provisioning_182.pdf.
Hitachi Performance Maximizer storage system optimization package
- Delivers automated intelligent performance tuning.
Hitachi Performance Monitor feature
- Provides detailed, in-depth storage performance monitoring and reporting of Hitachi storage systems including drives, logical volumes, processors, cache, ports, and other resources. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/performance-monitor.html.
Hitachi Prepaid Training Program
- Simplify educational planning and give the freedom to select the curriculum and courses that best fit a user's needs.
Hitachi Protection Manager software
- Disk-to-disk-based rapid backup/restore management software for Microsoft Exchange server and SQL server. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-protection-manager.html
Hitachi QoS for File Servers software
- Delivers a comprehensive capacity, performance, and user-consumption management solution for file servers, whether hosted on direct-attached storage (DAS), network-attached storage (NAS), or a storage area network (SAN). For more information, see http://www.hds.com/assets/pdf/hitachi-hicommand-qos-for-file-servers-software.pdf.
Hitachi QoS for Microsoft Exchange software
- Identifies how storage infrastructure performance, capacity, and availability affect Exchange and enables real-time monitoring and management that help satisfy service-level requirements for e-mail and collaborative applications. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/hicommand_qos_ms_exchange.pdf.
Hitachi QoS for Oracle software
- Ensures satisfaction of service-level requirements for Oracle-based applications by identifying in real time how storage infrastructure performance, capacity, and availability affect Oracle. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/qos_oracle_479.pdf.
Hitachi QoS for SQL Server software
- Identifies in real time how storage infrastructure performance, capacity, and availability affect SQL Server. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/br_hicommand_qos_ms_sql_server_568.pdf.
Hitachi QoS for Sybase software
- Ensures requirements for Sybase-based applications by identifying in real time how storage infrastructure performance, capacity, and availability affect Sybase. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/qos_sybase_496.pdf.
Hitachi Quick Recovery software, powered by CommVault
- Significantly raises availability of business-critical applications and lets administrators fully recover applications in minutes. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/quick_recovery_538.pdf.
Hitachi Remote Replication software
- Provides a continuous, nondisruptive, host-independent remote data replication solution for disaster recovery or data migration over any distance. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/truecopy-remote-replication.html
Hitachi Replication Monitor software
- Streamlines storage administration, helps ensure business continuity, and reduces operational and capital costs. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-replication-monitor.html.
Hitachi Resource Manager utility package
- Provides a Web-accessible graphical management interface, and on modular systems, it includes a command line interface (CLI) to allow easy management of Hitachi storage. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/resource-manager-utility-package.html.
Hitachi SAN Change Management Solution, featuring Onaro SANscreen
- Provides the proper planning and management of the change process for a SAN.
Hitachi Server Priority Manager software
- Enables the meeting of application performance service-level agreements (SLAs) by prioritizing the application's server port access. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/server-priority-manager.html.
Hitachi ShadowImage Heterogeneous In-System Replication software
- Combines the full clone replication software Hitachi ShadowImage In-System Replication Software and snapshot solution Hitachi Copy-On-Write Snapshot Software. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/shadowimage-heterogeneous-in-system-replication.html.
Hitachi SplitSecond Solutions for rapid recovery
- Designed to accelerate Hitachi storage backup and restore capabilities within complex database applications.
Hitachi Storage Management software
- Helps effectively manage the entire storage infrastructure, from the application to the disk spindle, and provide the quality of service (QoS) a business needs. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/solutions/storage-strategies/storage-management.html.
Hitachi Thunder 9200 modular storage system
- Designed for distributed or centralized environments in which detailed increments of storage are required.
Hitachi Thunder 9500 V Series modular storage systems
- Complements Universal Storage Platform (USP) and Lightning 9900 V Series enterprise storage systems in tiered storage deployments, which require common management tools and data movement for Data Lifecycle Management applications. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/thunder.html.
Hitachi Thunder 9520V workgroup modular storage
- Offers best-of-class scalability and performance and more than holds its own for consolidating multiple Microsoft Windows servers—or any other deployment of a quick and easy SAN.
Hitachi Thunder 9530V entry-level storage deck
- Consists of an expandable "do it yourself" single Command Module, which can range from 180GB to 2TB in capacity with up to 4GB memory.
Hitachi Thunder 9570V high-end modular storage
- Lets you move from server-internal storage to external redundant array of independent disks (RAID)-protected storage systems.
Hitachi Thunder 9585V modular storage
- Supports demanding applications as a core system for small- and medium-sized businesses, and as an edge system for large enterprises, it helps meet strict compliance regulations for archiving information in cost-efficient tiered storage architectures. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/assets/pdf/thunder-9585v-ultra-high-end-modular-storage-system.pdf.
Hitachi Tiered Storage Manager software
- Lets IT administrators easily and interactively match application quality-of-service (QoS) requirements to heterogeneous storage assets. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-tiered-storage-manager.html.
Hitachi TrueCopy Remote Replication
- Provides a continuous, nondisruptive, host-independent remote data replication solution for disaster recovery or data migration over any distance. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/truecopy-remote-replication.html.
Hitachi Tuning Manager software
- An automated, intelligent, and path-aware storage resource management tool that maps, monitors, analyzes, and reviews storage network resources from the application to the storage device. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-tuning-manager.html.
Hitachi Universal Replicator
- An advanced technology for asynchronously replicating data hosted on USP or NSC—or on externally attached storage systems from Hitachi Data Systems and other vendors. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/wp_165_universal_replicator.pdf.
Hitachi Universal Star Network
- A crossbar switch architecture. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/hitachi-universal-star-network.html.
Hitachi Universal Volume Manager
- Provides the virtualization of a multi-tiered storage area network comprised of heterogeneous storage systems. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/universal-volume-manager.html.
Hitachi Volume Migration software
- Balances workloads among disk drives, logical volumes, and processors by removing performance bottlenecks on Hitachi enterprise storage systems. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/multiplatform-backup.html.
Hitachi Workgroup Modular Storage (WMS)
- Offers high capacity, easy-to-install data storage ideal for small and midsized business (SMBs). For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/workgroup-modular-storage.html.
Hitachi Workgroup Modular Storage with NAS Option
- Configured and managed from easy-to-use, graphical user interface (GUI)-based software that functions identically to software developed for the NAS Blade for Hitachi USP and NSC lines. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/network-attached-storage/wms-ams-nas-option.html.
Hi-Track “Call Home” Service and Remote Maintenance Tool
- Delivers an additional level of protection to Hitachi storage to help avoid downtime. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/DISK-231-04-UK.pdf.
host bus adapter (HBA)
- Connects a host system (the computer) to other network and storage devices.
Host Storage Domains
- A feature provided by the Lightning 9900 V Series systems (also available on the Hitachi Thunder 9500 V Series) that lets systems administrators further consolidate their storage systems.
information lifecycle management (ILM)
- A wide-ranging set of strategies for administering storage systems on computing devices.
input/output (I/O)
- A system of communication for information processing systems.
input/output per second (IOPS)
- The standard unit of measurement for I/O operations per second.
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
- An international nonprofit, professional organization for the advancement of technology related to electricity.
integrated circuit (IC)
- A miniaturized electronic circuit (consisting mainly of semiconductor devices) that has been manufactured on the surface of a thin substrate of semiconductor material.
Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)
- Develops and promotes Internet standards and deals, in particular, with standards of the TCP/IP and Internet protocol suite.
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- A business or organization that provides consumers access to the Internet and related services.
Internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI)
- A network protocol standard ratified by the IETF that allows the use of the SCSI protocol over TCP/IP networks.
Interoperability Laboratory (iLAB)
- Concentrates on total customer satisfaction with Hitachi storage area network (SAN) solutions.
kilobit (kb)
- A unit of measure equivalent to 1,024 bits.
kilobyte (KB)
- A unit of measure equivalent to 1,024 bytes.
kilovolt-ampere (kVA)
- A unit of electrical power equivalent to 1,000 volt-amperes.
kilowatt (KW)
- A unit of power equivalent to 1,000 watts.
Lightning 9900 V Series enterprise storage systems
- Offers a storage platform that lets customers simplify their infrastructures through massive consolidation. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/lightning.html.
Lightning 9910 storage system
- Designed to meet the information storage needs of mid-sized businesses, or divisions of large enterprises that require the highest availability and reliability of a storage system without the cost or floor space of larger systems.
Lightning 9960 storage system
- Enables the formation of centralized storage pools, simplifying management and cutting costs by replacing up to three existing storage systems.
Lightning 9970V single-cabinet enterprise storage system
- Offers better performance compared with existing enterprise lineups because they support enterprise systems connection (ESCON) connection ports and FICON cascade expansion and provide up to 64GB cache, with Hi-Star crossbar switch architecture and 6GB control memory.
Lightning 9980V multi-cabinet enterprise storage system
- Ensures nearly unlimited connectivity and scalability and sustained high performance under mixed workload conditions.
Lightning Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Blade
- Offers See server message block (SMB) and Network File System (NFS) protocol support, anti-virus and Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) support, and a comprehensive snap capability called “syncimage.”
local area network (LAN)
- A computer network covering a small area, such as a home, office, or group of buildings.
logical device (LDEV)
- An additional layer of abstraction that lets a user specifically achieve the desired results.
logical unit numbers (LUNs)
- Fall within the range -2 to 128, although some are reserved for special functions.
mainframe
- Computers generally used by large organizations for critical applications, typically bulk data processing such as census, industry and consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning (ERP), and financial transaction processing.
mean time between failures (MTBF)
- The sum of the mean time to failure (MTTF) and mean time to repair.
mean time between unscheduled interruptions (MTBUI)
- Time until systems are turned off, including hardware and software.
mean time to failure (MTTF)
- The reciprocal of the failure rate.
mean time to repair (MTTR)
- The average time between failing and being returned to service.
megabit per second (Mbps)
- A unit of data transfer rate equal to 1,000,000 bits per second.
megabyte per second (MB/s)
- A unit of data transfer rate equal to 1,000,000 bytes per second.
Message Archive for Compliance solution
- Tightly integrates Hitachi Data Retention Utility manager software for open systems with Adexis' powered-by-IXOS e-mail archiving solution to create a tamperproof e-mail archive.
Message Archive for E-mail solution
- A hardware and software configuration that includes a set of professional services for implementing the solution. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/multiplatform-backup.html.
microprocessor
- A programmable digital electronic component that incorporates the functions of a central processing unit (CPU) on a single semiconductor integrated circuit (IC).
modified indirect data access words (MIDAW)
- A channel programming capability of the IBM System z9 processor.
multipoint control unit (MCU)
- A device commonly used to bridge videoconferencing connections.
NanoCopy
- Offers point-in-time (PiT) copy and disaster protection through real-time copy. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/wp134_nanocopy.pdf.
NAS Blade Antivirus Agent
- Optional software that runs on NAS Blades and works with Symantec.
NAS Blade for Universal Storage Platform (USP) and Network Storage Controller
- Delivers full file services/file sharing NAS functionality in a high-availability clustered configuration. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/DISK-544-01.pdf.
NAS Manager Suite software
- Comes integrated with backup and antivirus modules and the Hitachi Sync Image snapshot module for ease of order and management.
Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP)
- Helps address the problem of backing up networks of heterogeneous file servers, including dedicated file servers, with any of several backup applications.
network file system (NFS)
- Any computer file system that supports the sharing of files, printers, and other resources as persistent storage over a computer network.
Network Storage Controller (NSC)
- Blends enterprise-class functionality with a modular, small footprint package to meet the business needs of entry-level enterprises and fast-growing midsize organizations, while supporting distributed or departmental applications in large enterprises. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/network-storage-controller.html.
network-attached storage (NAS)
- A file-level data storage, connected to a computer network, providing data access to heterogeneous network clients.
operating system (OS)
- The software that manages the sharing of the resources of a computer.
Oracle real application cluster (RAC)
- Provides clustering and high availability in Oracle database environments.
Path Provisioning Software
- Significantly alleviates much of the day-to-day pain of storage management by speeding the process of allocating capacity and eliminating the errors inherent to manual provisioning. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/wp_path_provisioning_182.pdf.
Performance Maximizer storage system optimization package
- Delivers automated intelligent performance tuning.
Performance Monitor feature
- Provides detailed, in-depth storage performance monitoring and reporting of Hitachi storage systems including drives, logical volumes, processors, cache, ports, and other resources. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/performance-monitor.html.
petabyte (PB)
- A unit of computer storage equal to one quadrillion bytes.
picosecond (ps)
- A unit measuring one millionth of one millionth of a second.
point-in-time (PiT) recovery
- A system in which a set of data or a particular setting can be restored or recovered.
Prepaid Training Program
- Simplify educational planning and give the freedom to select the curriculum and courses that best fit a user's needs.
primary volume (P-VOL)
- The volume to which the original data is written.
printed circuit board (PCB)
- Used to mechanically support and electrically connect electronic components, using conductive pathways — or traces — etched from copper sheets laminated on a non-conductive substrate.
Protection Manager software
- Disk-to-disk-based rapid backup/restore management software for Microsoft Exchange server and SQL server. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-protection-manager.html
QoS for File Servers software
- Delivers a comprehensive capacity, performance, and user-consumption management solution for file servers, whether hosted on direct-attached storage (DAS), network-attached storage (NAS), or a storage area network (SAN). For more information, see http://www.hds.com/assets/pdf/hitachi-hicommand-qos-for-file-servers-software.pdf.
QoS for Microsoft Exchange software
- Identifies how storage infrastructure performance, capacity, and availability affect Exchange and enables real-time monitoring and management that help satisfy service-level requirements for e-mail and collaborative applications. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/hicommand_qos_ms_exchange.pdf.
QoS for Oracle software
- Ensures satisfaction of service-level requirements for Oracle-based applications by identifying in real time how storage infrastructure performance, capacity, and availability affect Oracle. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/qos_oracle_479.pdf.
QoS for SQL Server software
- Identifies in real time how storage infrastructure performance, capacity, and availability affect SQL Server. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/br_hicommand_qos_ms_sql_server_568.pdf.
QoS for Sybase software
- Ensures requirements for Sybase-based applications by identifying in real time how storage infrastructure performance, capacity, and availability affect Sybase. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/qos_sybase_496.pdf.
Quick Recovery software, powered by CommVault
- Significantly raises availability of business-critical applications and lets administrators fully recover applications in minutes. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/quick_recovery_538.pdf.
recovery point objective (RTO)
- The point in time to which data must be restored to be acceptable to the owner of the processes supported by that data.
redundant array of independent disks (RAID)
- Data storage systems that divide or replicate data among multiple hard drives.
redundant array of inexpensive nodes (RAIN)
- On software to organize multiple separate computer servers to provide data reliability.
Remote Replication software
- Provides a continuous, nondisruptive, host-independent remote data replication solution for disaster recovery or data migration over any distance. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/truecopy-remote-replication.html
Replication Monitor software
- Streamlines storage administration, helps ensure business continuity, and reduces operational and capital costs. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-replication-monitor.html.
Resource Manager utility package
- Provides a Web-accessible graphical management interface, and on modular systems, it includes a command line interface (CLI) to allow easy management of Hitachi storage. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/resource-manager-utility-package.html.
return on investment (ROI)
- The ratio of money gained or lost on an investment relative to the amount of money invested.
rotations per minute (RPM)
- A unit of frequency indicating the number of full rotations completed in one minute around a fixed axis.
RSD
- See disk array systems division (RSD).
SAN Change Management Solution, featuring Onaro SANscreen
- Provides the proper planning and management of the change process for a storage area network (SAN).
secondary volume (S-VOL)
- Receives a copy of the data through either internal or external replication.
serial ATA (SATA)
- A computer bus primarily designed for the transfer of data between a computer and storage devices.
server message block (SMB)
- An application-level network protocol mainly applied to shared access to files, printers, serial ports, and miscellaneous communications between nodes on a network.
Server Priority Manager software
- Enables the meeting of application performance service-level agreements (SLAs) by prioritizing the application's server port access. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/server-priority-manager.html.
service-level agreement (SLA)
- The part of a service contract in which the level of service is formally defined.
services oriented storage solutions (SOSS)
- A business-centric framework for aligning IT storage resources with constantly changing business requirements. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/solutions/storage-strategies/services-oriented-storage-solutions.html.
ShadowImage Heterogeneous In-System Replication software
- Combines the full clone replication software Hitachi ShadowImage In-System Replication Software and snapshot solution Hitachi Copy-On-Write Snapshot Software. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/shadowimage-heterogeneous-in-system-replication.html.
simple network management protocol (SNMP)
- Used by network management systems to monitor network-attached devices for conditions that warrant administrative attention.
Small Computer System Interface (SCSI)
- A set of standards for physically connecting and transferring data between computers and peripheral devices.
small form-factor pluggable
- A compact optical transceiver used in optical communications for telecommunications and data communications applications.
SplitSecond Solutions for rapid recovery
- Designed to accelerate Hitachi storage backup and restore capabilities within complex database applications.
storage area network (SAN)
- An architecture to attach remote computer storage devices such as disk arrays, tape libraries, and optical jukeboxes to servers in such a way that, to the operating system (OS), the devices appear as locally attached devices.
storage consolidation
- Reduces the number of footprints, delivering savings in environmental costs while improving availability and performance. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/solutions/mid-sized-organizations/storage-consolidation.html.
Storage Management software
- Helps effectively manage the entire storage infrastructure, from the application to the disk spindle, and provide the quality of service (QoS) a business needs. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/solutions/storage-strategies/storage-management.html.
Storage Navigator for Hitachi Adaptable Modular Storage (AMS) and Workgroup Modular Storage (WMS)
- Obtains system configuration and status information and sends user-requested commands to the storage systems.
storage virtualization
- The process of abstracting logical storage from physical storage.
terabyte (TB)
- A unit of measure equivalent to one trillion bytes.
thin provisioning
- Lets space be easily allocated to servers, on a just-enough and just-in-time basis.
Thunder 9200 modular storage system
- Designed for distributed or centralized environments in which detailed increments of storage are required.
Thunder 9500 V Series modular storage systems
- Complements Universal Storage Platform (USP) and Lightning 9900 V Series enterprise storage systems in tiered storage deployments, which require common management tools and data movement for Data Lifecycle Management applications. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/thunder.html.
Thunder 9520V workgroup modular storage
- Offers best-of-class scalability and performance and more than holds its own for consolidating multiple Microsoft Windows servers—or any other deployment of a quick and easy SAN.
Thunder 9530V entry-level storage deck
- Consists of an expandable “do it yourself” single Command Module, which can range from 180GB to 2TB in capacity with up to 4GB memory.
Thunder 9570V high-end modular storage
- Lets you move from server-internal storage to external redundant array of independent disks (RAID)-protected storage systems.
Thunder 9580V
- Extends the application capabilities of modular storage and lets customers cost-effectively do more, including multi-tiered storage deployment in combination with the Hitachi Lightning 9900 V Series and large-scale consolidation of mid-range just a bunch of disks (JBOD) or older, enterprise-class storage. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/corporate/press-analyst-center/press-releases/2003/gl031008b.html.
Thunder 9585V modular storage
- Supports demanding applications as a core system for small- and medium-sized businesses, and as an edge system for large enterprises, it helps meet strict compliance regulations for archiving information in cost-efficient tiered storage architectures. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/assets/pdf/thunder-9585v-ultra-high-end-modular-storage-system.pdf.
tiered storage
- A data storage environment consisting of at least two kinds of storage, delineated by differences in price, performance, capacity, or function
Tiered Storage Manager software
- Lets IT administrators easily and interactively match application quality-of-service (QoS) requirements to heterogeneous storage assets. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-tiered-storage-manager.html.
total cost of ownership (TCO)
- A financial estimate designed to help consumers and enterprise managers assess direct and indirect costs commonly related to software or hardware.
TrueCopy Remote Recnication
- Provides a continuous, nondisruptive, host-independent remote data replication solution for disaster recovery or data migration over any distance. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/truecopy-remote-replication.html.
Tuning Manager software
- An automated, intelligent, and path-aware storage resource management tool that maps, monitors, analyzes, and reviews storage network resources from the application to the storage device. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/hicommand-tuning-manager.html.
Universal Replicator software
- An advanced technology for asynchronously replicating data hosted on Universal Storage Platform (USP) or Network Storage Controller (NSC)—or on externally attached storage systems from Hitachi Data Systems and other vendors. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/pdf/wp_165_universal_replicator.pdf.
Universal Star Network
- A crossbar switch architecture. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/hitachi-universal-star-network.html.
Universal Volume Manager
- Provides the virtualization of a multi-tiered storage area network comprised of heterogeneous storage systems. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/universal-volume-manager.html.
virtualization
- Making a single physical resource appear to function as multiple logical resources or making multiple physical resources appear as a single logical resource.
virtual volume (V-VOL)
- Contains physical data from the primary volume (P-VOL).
Volume Migration software
- Balances workloads among disk drives, logical volumes, and processors by removing performance bottlenecks on Hitachi enterprise storage systems. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-software/multiplatform-backup.html.
wide area network (WAN)
- A computer network that covers a broad area.
Workgroup Modular Storage (WMS)
- Offers high capacity, easy-to-install data storage ideal for small and midsized business (SMBs). For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/workgroup-modular-storage.html.
Workgroup Modular Storage with NAS Option
- Configured and managed from easy-to-use, graphical user interface (GUI)-based software that functions identically to software developed for the NAS Blade for Hitachi USP and NSC lines. For more information, see http://www.hds.com/products/storage-systems/network-attached-storage/wms-ams-nas-option.html.
World Wide Name (WWN)
- A unique identifier in a Fibre Channel or Serial Attached Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) storage network.
write once, read many (WORM)
- A kind of computer storage media that can be written to once but read from multiple times.
