The Dictionary of Storage Networking Terminology (2005/2006)

Common storage networking-related terms and the definitions applied to them by the Storage Networking Industry Association. The members of the Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) have collaborated to create this Dictionary of Storage Networking Terminology. This collaborations stands as a monument representing the dedication of the SNIA members to create and deliver standards and educational materials for the Storage Industry. In the creation of this Dictionary, we have utilized our members extensive knowledge of the industry to define the terms and acronyms used in the Storage Industry. This dictionary thus represents the storage networking industry’s most comprehensive attempt to date to arrive at a common body of terminology for the technologies it represents.

The Storage Networking Industry Association (SNIA) is a non-profit trade association dedicated to driving future storage industry standards, best practices and education. Throughout the last two decades, the maturation of the storage industry has paralleled the increasingly mission critical nature of electronic information. As a result, complex storage infrastructures have evolved. The SNIA is focused on easing end-user challenges through high level knowledge exchange, thought leadership and promoting storage standards. To achieve this, the SNIA runs a coordinated series of activities throughout North American in addition to supporting its worldwide affiliates to provide a central source of unbiased knowledge. The SNIA's ability to accomplish its goals is directly attributed to the dedication and hard work of hundreds of volunteers from our member companies.