| data striping Segmentation of logically data, such as a single file, so that segments can be written to multiple physical devices (usually ) in a fashion. This technique is useful if the processor is capable of reading or writing data faster than a single disk can supply or accept it. While data is being transferred from the first disk, the second disk can locate the next segment. Data striping is used in some modern , such as , and in certain devices under hardware control, such as 's array subsystem (9304/9395). Data striping is different from, and may be used in conjunction with, . (1996-10-17) |