Dell EqualLogic PS6210XS EqualLogic Master Glossary PS Series - Page 5

Glossary Definitions This master glossary defines the storage technology terminology that is specific to Dell EqualLogic. If a term has unique meaning in the context of hardware or of a specific software application, that context is indicated. See the SNIA Dictionary (http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary/) for definitions of any industry-standard storage terms used in this manual. Some terms have different meanings depending on the context, which is stated in parentheses at the beginning of the definition. For example, (Group Manager) indicates that the term has a specific meaning in the context of that application. The glossary terms are listed in alphabetical order. A access control list (ACL) (Volume security) A list of permissions attached to a volume. See access policy, access policy group, and basic access point. access control record (Volume security) As of PS Series firmware version 7.0, referred to as a basic access point. access policy (Volume security) A set of extended access points that provide a method for describing endpoints for a volume. After an access policy is associated with a volume, all the endpoints described by the extended access points have access to that volume. access policy group (Volume security) A set of access policies that can be associated to a volume. All endpoints described within those access policies have access to that volume. active control module (Hardware) In a dual control module array, the control module that is actively serving I/O on a network. If the active control module ceases to function, it fails over to the secondary control module. array (Hardware) A PS Series storage array is a self-contained storage unit that includes multiple disk drives configured in a highly available RAID set with dual control modules and redundant power supplies and cooling modules. array serial number A unique PS Series array identification string that is encoded in the array's hardware. See service tag. Auto-Snapshot Manager/Microsoft Edition (ASM/ME) A snap-in console application for the Microsoft Management Console that enables you to administer Smart Copies. Auto-Snapshot Manager/Microsoft Edition Command Line Interface (ASMCLI) A set of Smart Copy operation commands that you can execute from the Windows command prompt. B basic access point base volume (Volume security) Basic access points provide volume security by directly connecting a specific endpoint to a specific volume. Prior to PS Series firmware version 7.0, referred to as an access control record. 1. (Auto-Snapshot Manager/Microsoft Edition) A PS Series array volume mounted on the computer and reachable through its Windows-assigned drive letter (such as G:) or mount point. Glossary Definitions 5