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A glossary of storage networking, data, and information management terminology. To learn more about the SNIA Dictionary click here.

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block

1. The unit in which data is stored and retrieved on disk and tape devices; the atomic unit of data recognition (through a preamble and block header) and protection (through a CRC or ECC).

2. A unit of application data from a single information category that is transferred within a single sequence.

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  • Storage System

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