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What does RAID stand for?

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RAID is a data storage virtualization technology that combines multiple physical disk drive components into a single logical unit for data redundancy or performance improvement. The term originally used "Inexpensive" instead of "Independent," but both refer to the method of distributing data across several drives.

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