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multi-initiator

configuration

A supported array configuration that connects two hosts to one or more array
administrative domains through hub or switch connections.

P

parity

Additional information stored with data on a disk that enables the controller to
rebuild data after a drive failure.

partner group

A pair of interconnected controller units. Expansion units interconnected to the
pair of controller units can also be part of the partner group.

power and cooling unit

(PCU)

A FRU component in the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ array. It contains a power
supply, cooling fans, and an integrated UPS battery. There are two power and
cooling units in a Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ array.

pSOS

An operating system built into the Sun StorEdge T3 and T3+ array RAID
Controller firmware, which provides interfaces between the mounted RAID
volumes and the database environment.

Q

quiesce

To halt all drive activity.

R

read caching

Data for future retrieval, to reduce disk I/O as much as possible.

redundant array of

independent disks

(RAID)

A configuration in which multiple drives are combined into a single virtual
drive to improve performance and reliability.

reliability, availability,

serviceability (RAS)

A term to describe product features that include high availability, easily
serviced components, and very dependable.