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Characteristics of HPSS (Cont’d)

• Modularity
  • Architecture based on IEEE Mass Storage System Reference Model: Version 5.
  • Client access to all HPSS storage objects and other interfaces to support integration with large scale data management, digital library, video-on-demand and other systems.
  • Ability to add or replace modules from multiple vendors.
• Portability to multiple vendors’ platforms.
  • Built on a OSF DCE and POSIX infrastructure and implemented in C on Unix with no kernel modifications.
  • Built using portable components from multiple vendors (e.g., Transarc Encina, Kinesix Sammi).

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