SNIA Online Dictionary

A glossary of storage networking, data, and information management terminology. You can download a PDF of the dictionary for local reference. To learn more about the SNIA Dictionary About the Dictionary.

SNIA Online Dictionary
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Java

[Computer System]

An object oriented computer programming language that is similar to C++.
JBOD

[Storage System]

Acronym for Just a Bunch Of Disks.
JBOF

[Storage System]

Acronym for Just a Bunch Of Flash.
Jini

[Computer System]

A Java-based architecture and supporting services for publishing and discovering devices and services on a network.
jitter

[Hardware]

Deviation in timing that a bit stream encounters as it traverses a physical medium.
Just a Bunch Of Disks

[Storage System]

A collection of disks without the coordinated control provided by control software.
Just a Bunch Of Flash

[Storage System]

A collection of solid state storage drives without the coordinated control provided by control software