RAS – Reliability, Availability, Serviceability. Reliability means the ability of a computer hardware or software item to perform according to its specifications. Availability is the ratio of time a system or component is functional to the total time it is required or expected to function. Serviceability refers to the ease with which a component, device or system can be maintained and repaired. The RAS acronym and term was originally devised by IBM in connection with its mainframe systems.
ABOUT US
Blocks & Files is a storage news, information and analysis site covering storage media, devices from drives through arrays to server-based storage, cloud storage, networking and protocols, data management, suppliers and standards. We publish news, views, opinions and analysis of storage industry events and developments, aiming to keep storage users, developers, consultants, marketeers, salespeople, support staff, analysts and everyone else involved in IT storage up to date with what’s going on.
FOLLOW US
© Situation Publishing, 2018-2024