1.2 Terminology Used in this Guide

Because this guide provides information that can be used to manage multiple Microchip Smart Storage Controllers in a variety of configurations, the generic term “storage space” is used to refer to the controller(s), disk drives, and systems being managed with maxView Storage Manager.

For efficiency, the term “component” or “components” is used when referring generically to the physical and virtual parts of your storage space, such as systems, disk drives, controllers, and logical drives.

Many of the terms and concepts referred to in this guide are known to computer users by multiple names. In this guide, this terminology is used:

• Controller (also known as adapter, board, or I/O card)
• Disk drive (also known as hard disk, hard drive, or hard disk drive)
• Solid State Drive (also known as SSD or non-rotating storage media)
• Logical drive (also known as a logical device)
• Array (also known as a storage pool or container)
• System (also known as a server, workstation, or computer)
• Enclosure (also known as a storage enclosure or disk drive enclosure)