RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks (or sometimes Inexpensive Disks), a data storage technology that combines multiple physical disk drives into a single logical unit to improve performance, data redundancy, or both. This array of disks works together as a single system, enabling faster read/write speeds through striping and protecting data from drive failure through mirroring or parity.
What does RAID stand for in data storage technologies?
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