Glossary

Actions

An action is associated with a slot and executed during the slot's open period.

AXF Format

The AXF (Archive Exchange Format) is based on a file and storage media encapsulation approach which abstracts the underlying file system, operating system, and storage technology making the format truly open and non-proprietary. AXF helps ensure long term accessibility to valued assets, and keeps up with evolving storage technologies.

DSM (Disk Space Monitor)

A module in SPM that assists in array cleanup when the object level reaches the High Watermark.

Filter

Determines what objects are affected by what Storage Plan.

Legacy Format

DIVArchive proprietary storage format used in DIVArchive releases 1.0 through 6.5.1.

Medium

Storage media accessible to SPM (Disk Arrays and Tape Groups).

Slot

Contains the action to be applied when the associated Storage Plan is executed.

Step

The current state of progression of an action or process.

Storage Plan

Actions to execute when new content arrives.