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Glossary–1
Hitachi Unified Storage VM Product Overview Guide
Glossary
This glossary defines the special terms used in this document.
A
array
See disk array.
B
back-end I/O module
The hardware component that controls the transfer of data between the
drives and cache. A back-end I/O module feature consists of a pair of
boards. A back-end I/O module is also referred to as a disk adapter
(DKA).
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CHA
See channel adapter.
controller chassis
The hardware assembly that contains the logic and processing
components of the Unified Storage VM storage system, including the
front-end directors, virtual storage directors, cache memory, switches,
and back-end directors. The Unified Storage VM storage system can be
configured with one or two control chassis.