RAIN LastModified: Wednesday, December 26, 2007
Short for Redundant Array of Independent Nodes, RAIN is a data storage and protection system architecture. It uses an open architecture that combines standard computing and networking hardware with management software to create a system that is more distributed and scalable. RAIN is based on the idea of linking RAID nodes together into a larger storage mechanism. In a RAIN set-up there are multiple servers, each with disk drive and RAID functionality, all working together as a RAIN, or a parity or mirrored implementation. RAIN may also be called storage grid. See also "RAID Revs for the Future" on EnterpriseStorageForum.com.
Network Storage Forum Business Continuity, Hardware, Industry News, IP Storage, Management, Outsourcing and more for Enterprise Storage. RAID Revs for the Future Now RAID itself is becoming virtualized, abstracting the data from a disk concept into a much broader object-based concept. One concept that is gaining momentum is the idea of linking RAID nodes together into a larger storage mechanism. Webopedia's Quick Reference Section Use this Webopedia reference section for information on common Internet and computer facts and occurrences.	related categories: Data Storage related terms: architecture daisy chain data node RAID storage Shopping RAIN Products Compare Products,Prices and Stores Shop by Category: Garden 3280 Store Offers Shoes 2397 Store Offers Plumbing Supplies 11035 Store Offers Clothing 13796 Store Offers Sport and Outdoor 11210 Store Offers