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Architecture for a large, high-density, fast-access data repository

Schlak, 1993

Document ID
17926206199667461600
Author
Schlak G
Publication year
Publication venue
Enabling Technologies for High-Bandwidth Applications

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The ability to access very large data sets in seconds rather than hours or days is key to an efficient analysis procedure. We have developed a high performance robotic storage and retrieval system plus an innovative data management technique which provides this …
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