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| | storage filer - a Whatis.com definition - see also: filer (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-07) |
 | | A storage filer is a file server designed and programmed for high-volume data storage, backup, and archiving. |
 | | Storage filers are also known as network attached storage (NAS) filers, storage file servers, or storage area network (SAN) filers. |
 | | The best storage filers are characterized by around-the-clock availability, scalability, expandability, independent programming, ease of management, support of multiple network protocols, high storage capacity, storage redundancy, high throughput, security features, and connectivity to a variety of backup device types and configurations. |
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