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cache

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a memory mechanism used by a computer to accelerate access to information.

cache

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(in computer technology) a fast storage buffer in the central processing unit or hard drive used to increase the amount and speed of data processing. Also called cache memory.

cache

A storage area on a PC’s hard drive where the browser temporarily stores web pages and/or graphic elements.
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Typical storage cache is restricted to use with one storage subsystem, but an external cache can be attached to multiple storage devices simultaneously, either directly or through a switched fabric.
Maximizing storage ROI with fast external cache

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