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    N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV)

    N_Port ID virtualization (NPIV) is a Fibre Channel (FC) standard that makes it possible to create multiple virtual ports on a single physical node port (N_Port), with each virtual port appearing as a unique entity to the FC network.

  • NAND flash memory

    NAND flash memory is a type of non-volatile storage technology that does not require power to retain data.

  • NAND flash wear-out

    NAND flash wear-out is the breakdown of the oxide layer within the floating gate transistors of NAND flash memory.

  • nearline storage

    Nearline storage is the on-site storage of data on removable media.

  • Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP)

    Network Data Management Protocol (NDMP) is an open protocol to control data backup and recovery communications between primary and secondary storage in a heterogeneous network environment.

  • non-volatile memory (NVM)

    Non-volatile memory (NVM) is a type of computer storage medium that retains data even in the absence of a power supply.

  • non-volatile storage (NVS)

    Non-volatile storage (NVS) is a broad collection of technologies and devices that do not require a continuous power supply to retain data or program code persistently on a short- or long-term basis.

  • NOR flash memory

    NOR flash memory is one of two types of non-volatile storage technologies.

  • NVMe (non-volatile memory express)

    NVMe (non-volatile memory express) is a transfer protocol created to accelerate the transfer speed of data in solid-state storage devices.

  • NVMe over Fabrics (NVMe-oF)

    NVMe over Fabrics, also known as NVMe-oF and non-volatile memory express over fabrics, is a protocol specification designed to connect hosts to storage across a network fabric using the NVMe network protocol.

  • NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory)

    NVRAM (non-volatile random access memory) refers to computer memory that can hold data even when power to the memory chips has been turned off.

  • What is an NVDIMM (non-volatile dual in-line memory module)?

    An NVDIMM (non-volatile dual in-line memory module) is hybrid computer memory that retains data during a service outage.

  • What is NetApp?

    NetApp, formerly Network Appliance, Inc., is a multinational corporation in the computer technologies industry specializing in data storage hardware, software and cloud services.

  • What is network-attached storage (NAS)? A complete guide

    Network-attached storage (NAS) is dedicated file storage that enables multiple users and heterogeneous client devices to retrieve data from centralized disk capacity.

  • What is NVMe over Fibre Channel (NVMe over FC)? Definition and Guide

    Non-volatile memory express over Fibre Channel (NVMe over FC) is a technology specification designed to enable NVMe-based message commands to transfer data and status information between a host computer and a target storage subsystem over a Fibre Channel network fabric.