Firmware Update User Manual

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Glossary
Firmware
The firmware is software stored in a specific hardware device, which includes an embedded
OS and commands for operating the relevant devices. In general, a separate semiconductor
chip is installed in the relevant device, and software is stored in the firmware chip.
Manufacturers may provide updated firmware in order to improve performance and quality.
When this is the case, either experts or users can update the firmware.
RAID
RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Drives. RAID technology provides increased
storage functions, capability, and reliability. In general, data stored in a RAID system is
distributed across the multiple drives in the computer system. There are several ways to
configure the drives (Drives), in a system called “RAID levels”.
SATA
SATA, an abbreviation of Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, sometimes called serial
ATA. SATA is one of the computer interface types primarily designed for data transfer
between computer storage types (HDD, ODD, SSD etc.). It supports fast data transfer with a
Drive drive directly incorporated into a drive controller. The SATA interface provides functions
such as Hot Plugging and NCQ.
NVMe
The abbreviated form of the Non-Volatile Memory Express. Being changed in the Non-Volatile
Memory Host Controller Interface(NVMHCI). NVMe means SSD equipped through PCI Express
Bus.